Amaury Nolasco

Amaury Nolasco, a native of Puerto Rico, currently can be seen on the Fox's "Prison Break".
But before he started acting, he studied biology as a full-time student at the
University of Puerto Rico. Initially he intended to enroll in medical school and become
a doctor, but as fate would have it, he was approached by a director and immediately cast
in his first television commercial. After several acting gigs, Nolasco moved to New York,
where he trained at the American British Dramatic Arts School. Classically trained in
Shakespearean drama, the young actor focused on dialect technique, character work and
stage presence.

Shortly thereafter, Nolasco began guest-starring on various hit television shows such
as HBO's "Arli$$, playing "Ivory Ortega" in episode: "The Stories You Don't Hear About"
(episode # 4.4) 27 June 1999. He then appeared on "Early Edition" playing "Pedro Mendoza"
in episode: "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" (episode # 4.3) 9 October 1999. In the new
millenium, he played "Flaco Rosario" in "The Huntress" in episode: "Bad Boys & Why We
Love Them" (episode # 1.6) on the 13 of September, 2000. In the following year,
he appeared on CBS's
hit show "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" playing "Hector Delgado" in episode:
"Slaves of Las Vegas" (episode # 2.8) 15 November 2001. Amaury appeared on TV again, almost
a whole year later on NBC's long running show "ER". He played "Ricky" in episode
"Dead Again" on October 3rd, 2002 (episode # 9.2). Not to be outdone by the television
major networks, He played a "Young Manny" on "the George Lopez Show" on ABC titled
"Long Time No See" (episode # 2.24) May 14, 2003. He also appwared on UPN's "Eve" playing
"Adrian" in episode: "Love TKO" (episode # 2.8) 23 November 2004. He return to CBS's network
on "C.S.I.: NY" playing "Ruben DeRosa" in episode: "The Closer" (episode # 1.22) 11 May 2005.

The native Puerto Rican also appeared on films dating back to 1997 such as "Fall" as an
waiter (uncredited). He played the role of "Cypriano" on The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in
Hollywood (2000) (TV). In that same year, played "Victor" in Brother (2000). Between his
TV appearances, he played Hector Auturo on "Final Breakdown" (2002) ... aka Truth Be Told
(USA: video title) .. aka Turnaround (USA).

He received his first supporting role in a studio film as "Orange Julius" in Universal's
hit sequel "2 Fast 2 Furious."(2003). Nolasco brought charm to the role of the rival who
challenges Paul Walker's character in the opening car race. He went on to co-star opposite
Bernie Mac in "Mr. 3000." and "The Librarians" (2004) as G-Man. "The Librarians" headline
with stars like William Forsythe, Burt Reynolds and Christopher Atkins. Currently in Fox's
"Prison Break" (2005) TV Series as Fernando Sucre

He will next be seen in the comedy film "Benchwarmers" which is in Post-production opposite
Rob Schneider and David Spade.

When not shooting in Chicago, Nolasco lives in Los Angeles and enjoys golf and tennis.
He was recently included in the prestigious list of the 26 guys to watch in 2004 published
by USA Today, alongside such talents as Justin Timberlake, Ashton Kutcher, Josh Harnett and
Jake Gyllenhaal, to name a few.

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