It’s Latinx Heritage Month, and we can’t let the month go by without giving Afro-Latinx actors their flowers. Here are 27 of the top Afro-Latinx actors in Hollywood.

Any of your favorites that you’d add to our list? Let us know in the comments!

1. Jharrel Jerome

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@netflixqueue shoot a couple of weeks ago // cool story: the students in the background are current students of the high school I used to attend. LaG stand up ????

A post shared by Jharrel Jerome (@jharreljerome) on Dec 4, 2019 at 5:09pm PST

Latinx roots: Dominican

Roles he’s most known for: Moonlight, When They See Us, Mr. Mercedes and Selah and the Spades.

Fun fact: The Emmy winner will be seen soon in Concrete Cowboys opposite Caleb McLaughlin and Idris Elba.

2. Tessa Thompson

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It me @portermagazine

A post shared by Tessa Thompson (@tessamaethompson) on Aug 10, 2020 at 6:51pm PDT

Latinx roots: Panamanian, Mexican

Roles she’s most known for: Thor: Ragnarok, Annihilation, Creed, Creed II, Selma

Fun fact: She portrays the first LGBTQ heroine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

3. Laz Alonso

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Thank you @televisionacad for this cool virtual photoshoot that just came out today in #emmymagazine . Our life thru a computer screen ???? Photography by ????: @eddiebrakha @moshebrakha @brakhax2 Season 2 9/4 on @amazonprimevideo #emmymag

A post shared by Laz Alonso ???? (@lazofficial) on Aug 21, 2020 at 10:24am PDT

Latinx roots: Cuban

Roles he’s most known for: Soul Food, Fast & Furious, Avatar, The Boys

Fun fact: He was an investment banker before changing industries.

4. Rome Flynn

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A post shared by KING (@romeflynn) on Aug 16, 2020 at 12:05pm PDT

Latinx roots: Cuban

Roles he’s most known for: Drumline: A New Beat, The Bold and the Beautiful, The Haves and the Have Nots, How to Get Away with Murder

Fun fact: Flynn has released several singles, including “Brand New” and “Keep Me In Mind.”

5. Jorge Lendeborg Jr.

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A post shared by Jorge Lendeborg Jr. (@jorgelendeborg) on May 15, 2020 at 11:00am PDT

Latinx roots: Dominican

Roles he’s most known for: Love, Simon, Bumblebee, Alita: Battle Angel, Wu-Tang: An American Saga

Fun fact: He and Angel Bismark Curiel, also on this list, star in the recently-released film, Critical Thinking. The project is John Leguizamo’s feature directorial debut.

6. Tatyana Ali

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#mondaymood bedazzled eyes and headphones to block out all this bullshit- for like, just a few minutes. Wtf people? #portlandoregon ???????? My prayers are up.

A post shared by Tatyana Ali (@tatyanaali) on Jul 20, 2020 at 11:53am PDT

Latinx roots: Panamanian

Roles she’s most known for: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Love That Girl!, The Young and the Restless

Fun fact: She appeared on Star Search when she was younger. Will Smith helped launch her music career.

7. Yaya DaCosta

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I live! . ????: @iheartmaarten . ????????‍♀️: @nextvanity . MU: @timmackaybeauty . @people @nbc @nbcchicagomed #upfronts

A post shared by Yaya (@yayadacosta) on May 15, 2019 at 5:56am PDT

Latinx roots: Brazilian

Roles she’s most known for: Whitney, The Butler, Chicago Med

Fun fact: She first garnered mainstream attention for her standout turn on America’s Next Top Model.

8. Dascha Polanco

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#SelfLove @parentslatina ❣️

A post shared by DASCHA POLANCO (@sheisdash) on Jun 15, 2020 at 3:56pm PDT

Latinx roots: Dominican

Roles she’s most known for: Orange Is the New Black, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, Russian Doll, When They See Us

Fun fact: Her daughter played a younger version of her Orange Is the New Black character

9. Reagan Gomez-Preston

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Hello. It’s me.

A post shared by reagangomez (@reagangomez) on May 12, 2020 at 5:06pm PDT

Latinx roots: Puerto Rican

Roles she’s most known for: The Parent ‘Hood, The Cleveland Show, Love, Inc.

Fun fact: Gomez-Preston has her own production company, RGP Productions.

10. Herizen F. Guardiola

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My new song “RangRover” is out on Wednesday!!!! ???????????? Can’t for wait for you guys to hear it! ????

A post shared by HERIZEN (@herizen_fawn) on Sep 5, 2020 at 4:50pm PDT

Latinx roots: Cuban

Roles she is most known for: The Get Down, Dare Me

Fun fact: This month, Guardiola release a song entitled “RangRover.’

11. Rosie Perez

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Yay!!! @shodesusandmero = #SuperDuperDope! Can’t wait to watch a live #boxing match with you two crazy ass guys. ????❤️@showtimeboxing @shosports : FYC: THE #1 SHOW IN LATE NIGHT!! MEGA #SHOUTOUT FOR ICON @rosieperezbrooklyn FOR HOSTING THE PANEL!! IF U GOT AN EMMY VOTE U KNOW WHO DESERVES IT! DO THE RIGHT THING I JUST REALIZED THAT COULD BE INTERPRETED AS A JOKE BUT NAH VOTE FOR YA BOYS!!! @shodesusandmero @showtime

A post shared by Rosie Perez (@rosieperezbrooklyn) on May 10, 2019 at 4:16am PDT

Latinx roots: Puerto Rican

Roles she’s most known for: Do the Right Thing, White Men Can’t Jump, Fearless, In Living Color

Fun fact: She is a staunch activist, especially surrounding HIV/AIDS awareness.

12. Judy Reyes

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Today is #LatinaEqualPay Day, when we “catch up” to what white, non-hispanic men were paid in 2017. The gap is widest for Latina workers, who on average only get 53 cents for every $1 a man is paid. The gap has widened since last year, and for some, it’s even worse. This is an injustice, and there’s still so much work to do for Latinas to be treated equally. I am #PhenomenallyLatina, and I support Latina equal pay! @phenomenal.ly t-shirt proceeds benefit the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health. www.phenomenalwoman.us????????????✊????

A post shared by Judy Reyes (@itisijudyreyes1) on Nov 1, 2018 at 11:30am PDT

Latinx roots: Dominican

Roles she is most known for: Scrubs, Devious Maids, Claws

Fun fact: Her twin sister, Joselin, played a paramedic on Law & Order: SVU

13. Gina Torres

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Yesterday afternoon I was honored and so thrilled to attend @essence #blackwomeninhollywood luncheon???? Easily one of the most inspiring, moving and FUN events of the year as I humbly and lovingly bared witness to the depth and breath of our collective power, talent and beauty. #werise #blackgirlmagic #dreamsdocometrue Can’t wait for next year!!

A post shared by Gina Torres (@iamginatorres) on Feb 7, 2020 at 5:09pm PST

Latinx roots: Cuban

Roles she is most known for: Xena: Warrior Princess, Alias, Firefly, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Suits

Fun fact: She is presumed to be the first Afro-Latinx actress to lead a primetime drama with Pearson.

14. Alfred Enoch

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what did you all think? ????❤️ #htgawm

A post shared by Alfred (Alfie) Enoch (@alfieenochofficial) on May 14, 2020 at 11:32pm PDT

Latinx roots: Brazillian

Roles he’s most known for: Harry Potter film franchise, How to Get Away with Murder

Fun fact: Enoch played football while at attending The Queen’s College, Oxford

15. Shar Jackson

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Me looking at everyone saying “don’t fall for the distraction… The enemy is hate and it’s goal is to divide us” #dividedwefall #Unity #standforlove #standforjustice

A post shared by Shar J (@shar_jackson) on Jun 5, 2020 at 9:10am PDT

Latinx roots: Puerto Rican, Mexican

Roles she is most known for: Moesha, Good Burger,

Fun fact: She was in the girl group Mpulz, which had a song on The Princess Diaries soundtrack

16. Chance Perdomo

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A post shared by Chance Perdomo (@chance_perdomo) on Jan 22, 2020 at 5:50pm PST

Latinx roots: Guatemalan

Role he is most known for: Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

Fun fact: He was nominated for a BAFTA TV Award in the category of Best Actor in a Leading Role (Killed by My Debt).

17. Heather Hemmens

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He who wants a rose must respect the thorn ????????

A post shared by HEATHER HEMMENS (@heatherhemmens) on Mar 4, 2020 at 8:18am PST

Latinx roots: Costa Rican

Roles she’s most known for: Hellcats, If Loving You Is Wrong, Roswell, New Mexico

Fun fact: The actress has a black belt in martial arts and weapons training

18. Mj Rodriguez

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“Try your best to NEVER let another’s get under your skin. It could possibly be the death of you. Instead distance yourself and create a village of your own, with positive and peaceful values. Make conscious decisions that doesn’t hinder others. Try not to harbor the pain, of separation. Lastly, when you reach the point of paradise (your own state of mind), look back to see how many followed in your lead. I can Guarantee it will be a vast amount” Yes today on September I7th I was emotionally empacted with pain and hurt, but , this is how I release it. I choose to be the LEADER Of Positivty, Perseverance, and Compassion! I don’t know how far I will get, and it doesn’t matter. The fact remains, that it is still my duty and mission for all human kind.” Love Michaela Jaé (Mj) ♥️

A post shared by Mj Rodriguez (@mjrodriguez7) on Sep 17, 2020 at 9:53am PDT

Latinx roots: Puerto Rican

Roles she’s most known for: Saturday Church, Pose

Fun fact: She won the Clive Barnes Award in 2011 for an Off-Broadway production of Rent.

19. Indya Moore

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And Still… I rise -M.A wearing @jasonwu

A post shared by Indya (@indyamoore) on Sep 22, 2020 at 4:58pm PDT

Latinx roots: Puerto Rican, Dominican

Roles they are most known for: Saturday Church, Pose

Fun fact: Moore also stars in the upcoming Netflix film, A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting

20. Julissa Calderon

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Found a selfie your timeline could use. ???? #ItsStillTheBabyHairsForMe

A post shared by Julissa Calderon ???????? (@lajulissa) on Sep 2, 2020 at 12:05pm PDT

Latinx roots: Dominican

Roles she’s most known for: Gentefied

Fun fact: Calderon is a former popular personality for Buzzfeed’s Pero Like vertical.

21. Selenis Levya

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New pics taken by @chrisloupos glam by my glam goddess @mua_evelyncruz thank you !! Can’t wait to feel this carefree again! Just a few weeks ago things seemed light , fun and promising! Stay safe mi gente! #liveyourbestlife #livelaughlove #actorslife ????

A post shared by Selenis Leyva (@selenisleyvaofficial) on Mar 17, 2020 at 8:25am PDT

Latinx roots: Cuban, Dominican

Roles she’s most known for: Orange Is the New Black, Diary of a Future President

Fun fact: Levya played Titi Rosa on the iconic Nickelodeon sitcom, Taina.

22. Angel Bismark Curiel

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A post shared by Angel Bismark Curiel (@angelbcuriel) on Mar 9, 2020 at 12:24pm PDT

Latinx roots: Dominican

Roles he’s most known for: Monsters and Men, Pose, Night Comes On

Fun fact: He and Jorge Lendeborg Jr., also on this list, star in the recently-released film, Critical Thinking. The project is John Leguizamo’s feature directorial debut.

23. Melissa De Souza

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#Grateful for another year???????? #Thankyou everyone for all the birthday messages. I appreciate you!! ????????????

A post shared by MELISSA DE SOUSA (@1melissadesousa) on Sep 25, 2019 at 2:13pm PDT

Latinx roots: Panamanian

Roles she’s most known for: The Best Man, The Best Man Holiday, Reed Between the Lines, On Becoming a God in Central Florida

Fun fact: She was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for her work in The Best Man.

24. Tristan Wilds

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Quarantine fits for supermarket runs #InMyJs ???? @jumpman23 ???? Shout out to @finishline for hooking me up with the #JordanMax200.

A post shared by Tristan Mack Wilds ✪ (@mackwilds) on May 7, 2020 at 10:42am PDT

Latinx roots: Dominican

Roles he’s most known for: The Wire, Red Tails, 90210

Fun fact: He is also a musician under the name Mack Wilds.

25. Christina Milian

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If you don’t take a chance how will you ever know? ✨ @prettylittlething

A post shared by Christina Milian (@christinamilian) on Sep 14, 2020 at 1:50pm PDT

Latinx roots: Cuban

Roles she’s most known for: Love Don’t Cost a Thing, East Los High, Grandfathered, Be Cool

Fun fact: Milian has released three albums as a musical artist.

26. La La Anthony

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Weekday Loungin #LANY

A post shared by La La Anthony Collection (@lalaanthonycollection) on Mar 20, 2020 at 1:06pm PDT

Latinx roots: Puerto Rican

Roles she’s most known for: Think Like a Man, Think Like a Man Too, Power, Chi-Raq, The New Edition Story, The Chi

Fun fact: Anthony first garnered attention as an MTV VJ on TRL and a host on VH1 reality specials before she expanded to acting.

27. Marquis Rodriguez

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A post shared by Marquis Rodriguez (@marquisrodriguez) on Sep 29, 2019 at 3:49pm PDT

Latinx roots: Puerto Rican

Roles he’s most known for; Saturday Church, When They See Us

Fun fact: He starts in an upcoming Hulu anthology series, Monsterland, with Nicole Beharie.

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