Amaury Nolasco (born Amaury Nolasco Garrido; December 24, 1970) is an actor, best known for the role of Fernando Sucre on the television series Prison Break.
Nolasco was born in Puerto Rico , where he studied biology as a full-time student at the University of Puerto Rico in an effort to become a doctor. Initially, he did not intend to become an actor. After various acting gigs, Nolasco moved to New York, where he trained at the American British Dramatic Arts School.
Nolasco's childhood friend is Jorge Posada, they met in the first grade. He worked at a club in Los Angeles called the Conga Room as a bartender.
Not long after, Nolasco guest-starred in various television series such as Arli$$, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and ER. His first role on a feature film was as "Orange Julius" in Universal's 2 Fast 2 Furious. He then went on to co-star opposite Bernie Mac in Mr. 3000.
Nolasco's additional television and film credits include guest-starring roles on George Lopez, CSI: NY and The Benchwarmers. He also appeared on Mind of Mencia as a guest on Sunday, April 29, 2007. His most high-profile role to date was in the smash-hit Transformers movie, released during the summer of 2007.
Nolasco also made a guest appearance in Will.I.Am's music video, "Yes We Can", which shows support for the 2008 presidencial candidate, Barack Obama.
