All Shades of Brown in America, Celebrities Who Are Also of Cuban Descent - 1

Cameron Michelle Diaz was born on August 30, 1972 in San Diego, California.

Her father Emilio an Oil Company Foreman, played a bit part in the movie, "There's Something About Mary" as one of the inmates, was of Cuban American descent. Her mother Billie is of English, German and Cherokee descent.

Cameron was making $2,000. a day modeling at the age of 16. She made her film debut in the 1994 Romantic-Comedy, “The Mask” as Tina Carlysle as Jim Carrey’s love interest.

Marta Marrero was born on May 18, 1969 in Whittier, California.

Her parents are both of Cuban descent.

Martika was one of the orphan girls in the 1982 movie version of the Broadway show, “Annie.” She starred in the kids music program called, “Kid’s Incorporated” as Gloria from 1984-1986.

There were two other well known celebrities who also appeared on the show, Mario Lopez and Stacy (Fergie) Ferguson.

She released her self titled debut album, “Martika” in 198. Her hit single, “Toy Soldier” hit #1 for 2 weeks in 1989. This song was sampled on Eminem’s hit, “Like Toy Soldiers” in 2004.

She is currently using the moniker Vida Edit for her acting career.

Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr. was born on March 23, 1978 in Miami, Florida.

Both of his parents are Cuban.

Perez attended Belen Jesuit Prep. Academy in Miami. After graduating he went to New York University and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama.

He is well known for his Celebrity Gossip Blog, who many view as being negative, especially celebrities. He has been sued a few times by record labels and other celebrities.

• Samantha Ronson a famous DJ sued him for accusing her of planting narcotics in her then girlfriends car, Lindsay Lohan.
• Zomba Label Group sued him for posting 10 tracks of Britney Spears CD that had npt been released yet.
• Universal Studios also sued him for posting a pic of Jennifer Aniston on his blog that featured the actress topless from a nude scene she did on the movie, “The Break Up.”

He was also involved in an altercation with Will.I.Am from Black Eyed Peas in Toronto during an awards ceremony. The video is attached.

Esteban Ernesto Echevarria on December 02, 1956 in Havana, Cuba.

His father Esteban was a Pilot for Cuban Airlines. His mother was a school teacher.

Steven attended Coral Park High School in Miami. He wanted to become a musician so he went to Miami-Dade Community College after graduating to study music. He then transferred to the University of Miami to study acting where he met and befriended fellow actor Ray Liotta.

He appeared in the PBS television series, “Que Pasa U.S.A?” from 1977 - 1978.

He married Melanie Griffith in 1981 and had a son named Alexander, they divorced in 1987.

A few of his film credits are listed below.

Filmography

• Scarface (1983) as Manolo “Manny” Ribera, starring Al Pacino.
• Thief of Hearts (1984) as Scott Muller.
• Running Scared (1986) as Detective Frank Sigliano, starring Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines.
• Raising Cain (1992) as Jack Dante, starring John Lithgow.

He will always be best known for his role in the 1983 Blockbuster movie, “Scarface” as Manolo, Tony Montana's right hand man..

Published Monday December 13, 2010