J. R. Ramirez
Cuban-American actor from 'Power' and 'Madam Secretary'
Born
October 8th, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An actor with Cuban roots, gained recognition for performances on television. Starred in the series 'Power' as Julio, contributing to the show's success. Appeared in 'Madam Secretary' as the character Matt Byers. Featured in the series 'Manifest', where his role as Jared Vasquez garnered significant attention. With a diverse portfolio on screen, he has become a familiar face in contemporary television.
Starred in 'Power' as Julio
Appeared in 'Madam Secretary' as Matt Byers
Featured as Jared Vasquez in 'Manifest'
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