Actor and producer of Cuban origin. He studied at Florida International University.

The world of acting begins in the cinema with small roles where he returns to his Latin origins.

The first film he participated in was titled "A Night in Heaven" (1983), followed by other notable titles such as 'Black Rain' (1989) by Ridley Scott. However, his true international recognition came when he appeared in the film by Francis Ford Coppola, "The Godfather III."