Wade Dominguez
American actor (1966–1998)
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Wade Dominguez (May 10, 1966 – August 26, 1998[citation needed]) was an American actor, model, singer, and dancer best known for his portrayal as Emilio Ramírez in Dangerous Minds.
BornMay 10, 1966
DiedAugust 26, 1998 (aged 32)
Occupations
- Actor
- model
- singer
- dancer
Yearsactive1994–1998
Wade Dominguez | |
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| Born | May 10, 1966 |
| Died | August 26, 1998 (aged 32) |
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| Years active | 1994–1998 |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.74 m) |
Death
Dominguez died at the age of 32 of AIDS-related respiratory failure . Actress Elizabeth Berkley visited Dominguez in his hospital bed and showed him a rough cut of his last film, Taxman. He then broke down crying, saying "I'm so good, I'm so good."[1] Dominguez died before the release of the film, which is dedicated to him.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Erotique | Dream sequence lover | (segment: "Let's Talk About Love") |
| 1995 | Dangerous Minds | Emilio Ramírez | |
| 1997 | City of Industry | Jorge Montana | |
| 1998 | Shadow of Doubt | Bobby Medina | |
| 1998 | Taxman | Joseph Romero | Posthumous release |