Luis was a highly acclaimed actor, writer, and producer who made a significant impact in the film industry. He was nominated for Best Actor at the American Black Film Festival for his role as Alberto in the groundbreaking film "Love & Suicide" (2005),which was a historical romance set in Havana, Cuba, and New York.
In addition to his acting talents, Luis was also recognized for his writing and producing abilities. He received Independent Spirit Award nominations for his work on the multiple award-winning film "Anne B. Real" (2003),which was a drama that explored themes of identity and community. The film received several accolades, including the John Cassavetes Award nomination and a best debut actress nomination.
Luis's body of work includes a range of critically acclaimed films, including the drama "The Unseen", which was shot in Atlanta, Georgia, and the comedy "Venus & Vegas" (2010),which was filmed in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. He was also a producer on the feature film "The Tollbooth" (2004).
As an actor, Luis has appeared in a variety of films, including "Siege" (1998/I),"King of the Ants" (2003),and his debut starring role in "Love & Suicide" (2005). He is also a skilled stand-up comedian and has performed at various comedy clubs and special events throughout the country.
Luis's current slate of films includes a range of projects, from the true Native American story "Whispers Like Thunder" to the comedy "The God Brother". He has also expanded his creative reach by creating, writing, and hosting the first-ever Latin-American real estate and travel television show "Real Estate America", which aired on Univision.
Luis is a graduate of Rutgers University, where he was a standout athlete and received NCAA awards for football. He also studied acting at Mason Gross School of The Arts. He is a passionate advocate for social justice and has founded several organizations, including AnneFrankinTheHood.com. Luis is also a member of the Board of Directors for Santa Barbara Channels 17 & 21 and Gambassa.com.
