Amaury Nolasco

Biography

Amaury Nolasco Garrido was born on December 24, 1970, in Vieques, Puerto Rico. He grew up in a working-class family and later moved to New York City to pursue acting. He studied at the American British Dramatic Arts School, where he developed the skills that made him recognizable in Hollywood. His Puerto Rican background and bilingual abilities helped him land roles that required genuine Latino representation in American media.

Nolasco's big break came with his role as Fernando Sucre in the Fox TV series Prison Break, which premiered in 2005. Playing the loyal and optimistic cellmate to the show's main character, he became a fan favorite and was a key Latino actor on mainstream television. His character's devotion to his girlfriend Maricruz and friendship with Michael Scofield connected with viewers around the world. Prison Break aired for four seasons from 2005 to 2009, with Nolasco appearing in most episodes.

After his TV success, Nolasco moved into films, landing a significant role in the 2007 blockbuster Transformers directed by Michael Bay. He played ACWO Jorge Figueroa, a member of the military unit that encounters the alien robots. This role in one of 2007's top-grossing films boosted his Hollywood status and showed he could work in big-budget movies with stars like Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox.

In his career, Nolasco has supported Latino representation in entertainment and created opportunities for other Hispanic actors. He returned to play Fernando Sucre in the Prison Break revival series in 2017, wrapping up his character's storyline. Besides acting, Nolasco has been involved in various charities and has used his platform to back causes important to the Latino community.