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Intense was the word for Ray Liotta. He specialized in psychopathic characters who hide behind a cultivated charm. Even in his nice-guy roles in Field of Dreams (1989) and Operation Dumbo Drop (1995), you get the impression that something is smoldering inside of him. He was born in Newark, New Jersey, and was adopted by Mary (Edgar), a township clerk, and Alfred Liotta, an auto parts store owner. He studied acting at the University of Miami, where he became friends with Steven Bauer (Scarface (1983), Thief of Hearts (1984)). He spent his first years acting in TV: Another World (1964), a TV movie and several short-lived series. He broke into movies with the black comedy Something Wild (1986), which garnered him rave reviews. Originally unable to get a reading, he was recommended for the part by Melanie Griffith (then married to Bauer).

Following the success Something Wild (1986), he received more offers in the "psycho" vein, but refused them to avoid being typecast. Instead, he made "little movies" like Dominick and Eugene (1988), which earned him standing as an actor's actor, and Field of Dreams (1989), whose success always surprised him. When he heard Martin Scorsese was casting Goodfellas (1990), he lobbied hard for the part of Henry Hill. The film's huge success brought him wide popularity and garnered him star billing in future films such as Article 99 (1992), Unlawful Entry (1992), and Unforgettable (1996).

Liotta died on May 26, 2022, aged 67, in his sleep while filming on location in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Lilia del Valle was born on 30 April 1928 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. She was an actress, known for En busca de la muerte (1961), Para que la cuna apriete (1950) and Secuestro en Acapulco (1963). She died on 4 January 2013 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Henry Pimentel was born on 10 May 1958 in Baní, Dominican Republic. He was a producer, known for Más allá de las noticias (2007), Mundo Visión (1969) and Premios Casandra (1987). He died on 12 November 2020 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Mercedes Moliner was an actress, known for The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964), Daggers Drawn (1964) and La loi des hommes (1962). She was married to Aurelien Lintermans. She died on 18 May 2021 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Alexandra Cheron was born in the Dominican Republic, her dad was a financial accountant from Haiti and her mom was an ambassador in the United States for the Dominican Republic. Alexandra grew up in Haiti until 1999, when she moved to Florida to take acting and dance classes, after appearing on the cover of a fashion Dominican magazine. She started doing some casting for Dominican movies until she went to Puerto-Rico and played in Talento Del Barrio with "Daddy Yankee" and, in 2005, she appeared in Miami Vice (2006), with Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx.

Ana Maria Arias was born on 25 August 1951 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She was an actress, known for Mission Star (2017), Achilles Redemptions (2016) and Colao (2017). She died on 21 August 2023 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Luchy Vicioso was born on 19 February 1950 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She was an actress, known for La Hora del Moro (1959), Pantalla de Éxitos (1964) and Festival de la canción OTI (1972). She died on 18 February 2019 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Milton Peláez was born on 15 April 1945 in Barahona, Dominican Republic. He was a producer and writer, known for Con Cuquín (1986), El Show de Noticias (1973) and Super Humor (1985). He died on 4 July 2006 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

René Fiallo was a producer and actor, known for Telerrelajo (1983), Festival de la Risa (1998) and Tiempo Joven (1979). He was married to Estela Laura Cabral. He died on 16 September 2023 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Yaqui Núñez del Risco was born on 4 May 1939 in Santiago, Dominican Republic. He was a producer and writer, known for Martes de Montecarlo (1964), Maria José, oficios del hogar (1979) and El Show del Mediodía (1968). He died on 8 September 2014 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Nurin Sanlley was born on 18 September 1952 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She was an actress and producer, known for Pinkylandia TV (1996), El crimen del penalista (1979) and Sanky Panky (2007). She died on 30 April 2012 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Alberto Amengual was a producer, known for Sea Usted el Jurado (1966). He died on 14 March 2020 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Jean-Louis Jorge was born in 1947 in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. He was a producer and director, known for La serpiente de la luna de los piratas (1973), Mélodrame (1976) and Sergio Vargas: Muñeco de Trapo (1991). He died on 13 March 2000 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Sábato was awarded a doctorate in physics and took courses in philosophy at the University of La Plata (Argentina). He went to work in the Curie Laboratory in Paris, but in 1945, decided to devote himself exclusively to literature.

Pepe Rosario was born in Higüey, Dominican Republic. He died on 19 March 1983 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Luisito Martí was born on 1 January 1945 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He was a producer and writer, known for Nueba Yol (1995), Nueba Yol 3: Bajo la nueva ley (1997) and Los locos también piensan (2005). He was married to Milagros Rivera. He died on 3 January 2010 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Rubén Abud was born in 1962 in Constanza, Dominican Republic. He was an actor, known for Perico ripiao (2003), Biodegradable (2013) and Del Color de la Noche (2015). He was married to Maria Virgen Gómez. He died on 10 October 2024 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Hector Zarzuela was born on 3 June 1937 in La Vega, Dominican Republic. He died on 7 January 2021 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Víctor Méndez Capellán was born on 9 August 1928 in San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic. He died on 14 February 2023 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Víctor Taveras was an actor and composer, known for La Escuelota (2020), Todos Juntos (1999) and El Gordo de la Semana (1973). He died on 30 May 2021 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Casandra Damirón was born on 12 March 1919 in Barahona, Dominican Republic. She was an actress, known for Las canciones unidas (1960), Las pecadoras (1968) and El Show de Napoleón Dihmes (1963). She was married to Luis Rivera and Andrés Moreta. She died on 5 December 1983 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Víctor Pinales was born in 1964 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He was an actor, known for Lilís (2006), Patricia, Return of the Dream (2017) and Guzbay New York (2019). He was married to Karina Noble. He died on 31 January 2024 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Flow La Movie was born on 3 April 1989 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Flow was a composer, known for Nio Garcia: AM (2021) and Nio Garcia: Dividimos (2021). Flow was married to Debbie Von Marie Jiménez Garcia. Flow died on 15 December 2021 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Johnny Naranjo was born on 13 January 1933 in San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic. He was an actor, known for The Godfather Part II (1974) and Caribe Show (1986). He died on 25 January 2008 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Jack Veneno was born on 2 February 1942 in San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic. He was an actor and producer, known for Lucha Libre Internacional (1969), Lotoman (2011) and Mi novia está... de madre! (2007). He died on 6 April 2021 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.