12 rising stars of Caribbean descent you must know

Farida Dawkins January 05, 2018

Andre Royo

This Bronx, NY bred actor and producer is best known for his appearance on HBO’s The Wire. He has since appeared in popular films such as Red Tails and the shows Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, and Empire. He is of Afro-Cuban ancestry.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: September 15, 2018

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