Aaron Dominguez
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| Aaron Dominguez | |
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| Born | Aaron Jafet Dominguez June 24, 1994 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
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| 📆 Years active | 2010–present |
| 👶 Children | 1 |
Aaron Jafet Dominguez (born June 24, 1994)[1][2] is an American actor and film director, best known for his portrayal of Oscar Torres on Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building.
Early life[edit]
Aaron Dominguez is an American actor of Venezuelan descent, born and raised in the United States. He was born to Nicholas and Blanca Dominguez, both of whom were involved in the performing arts. Nicholas was a professional jazz and ballet dancer who toured with Janet Jackson in the 1980s,[1] while Blanca was a working actress and musician. The couple met in theater school and worked at Radio Caracas TV, Venezuela's most important independent television station until it was shut down by Hugo Chávez’s government in 2010.
As a child Dominguez grew up in an artistic household and was immersed in the performing arts from a young age. He, along with his brother Stephano Jonas Dominguez and sister Raquel Dominguez, performed extensively in his parents' musical theater company. Despite this, Dominguez initially considered pursuing a career in sports journalism, partly influenced by his parents' struggle to work in a new country after moving from Miami to the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia.
However, after realizing that sports journalism wasn't for him, Dominguez shifted his focus back to local theater. Although he began doing commercial acting work in Miami at a young age, it took him a while to fully embrace the actor's life. Eventually, he pursued his passion for acting and has since appeared in various film and television projects.
Career[edit]
Early career[edit]
Dominguez's early film work includes an early version of the film Breathe, directed by recurring collaborator Tabiyus, as well as Codes Abided, Pink Opaque, and With Interest, which was Dominguez directorial debut.[3] He has also had guest starring roles in television series such as CBS's Seal Team and NCIS: New Orleans. In 2019, he made his theatrical debut as Staff Sergeant Eddie Dominguez in Shaft alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Jessie Usher.
Breakthrough[edit]
In 2021, Dominguez starred as Emmanuel in Snapchat series Two Sides: Unfaithful. The show received favorable reviews and was nominated for an (NAACP Image Award) for Outstanding Short-Form Series – Comedy or Drama at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.[4]
His breakout role came when he booked the role of Oscar Torres in season one of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building,[5] alongside Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short.[6] The show received a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 105 critic reviews,[7] and Dominguez received his first Screen Actors Guild Nomination along with the cast for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.[8] He received an Imagen Awards nomination for Best Supporting Actor – Comedy (Television).[9] Upon the success of the first season, controversy and public outcry broke out on several media outlets when Dominguez's character was not in season two.[10] Speculation as to whether his character will return in Season 3 has yet to be confirmed.[11][12][13] Despite his success in a comedy-driven show, Dominguez is not one to be tied to a genre.
Recent Projects[edit]
In July 2022 it was announced that Dominguez was cast in the directorial debut of Tyrrell Shaffner's film Katie's Mom.[14] The film is about a divorcée, played by Dina Meyer, whose holiday celebration with her adult children derails when she falls for her daughter's charming new boyfriend, played by Dominguez.
Dominguez has expanded his acting portfolio with recent roles in several notable productions.[15] In A24's The Inspection, he played the supporting role of Castro, a conflicted soldier torn between military culture and his own moral compass.[16] Dominguez secured the part after reaching out to director Elegance Bratton on Instagram while working on Only Murders in the Building.[17]
Originally penned to star in Season 3 before it's cancelation, Dominguez guest-starred in the series finale of HBO Max's Gossip Girl as Phillip Price.[18] Additionally, he recently completed filming the Amazon Studios rom-com Sitting in Bars With Cake, directed by Trish Sie.[19] The film features Dominguez alongside a star-studded cast that includes Odessa A'zion, Yara Shahidi, Maia Mitchell, Adina Porter, Ron Livingston, Bette Midler, and Navid Negahban.
Personal life[edit]
Dominguez is the youngest of three siblings born to Nicholas and Blanca Dominguez. His older brother Stephano Dominguez, who goes by the stage name Jona Ekko, is an actor and music artist, while his sister Raquel Dominguez is also an actress.
Raquel has appeared on various television networks, including CBS' All Rise, Fox's The Resident, and NBC's Law & Order Special Victims Unit. She has also co-starred in Netflix's A California Christmas: City Lights.[20]
Beyond his family and acting career, Dominguez keeps a relatively low profile and has not shared many details about his personal life with the public.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | La Ventana | Frankie | Short |
| 2014 | Breathe | Javier Roberto | |
| 2015 | Chef's Special | Detective LaPoint | Short |
| 2016 | Defending Daddy | Detective Cruz | Short |
| Uncommon Cents | Jeff | Short | |
| 2017 | Codes Abided | Freddy | Festival Piece |
| The Run Saga: Breathe | Javier Roberto | ||
| Los Lobos | Police 2 | Short | |
| Codes Dealt | Freddy | Short | |
| 2019 | Shaft | Staff Sergeant Eddie Dominguez | |
| 2020 | Limbo | Luis | TV Movie |
| Like a Boss | Justin | Uncredited | |
| Pink Opaque | AJ | Amazon Prime[21] | |
| With Interest | Carlito | Director & Writer[22] | |
| Words on Bathroom Walls | Todd | ||
| 2021 | Breathe | Javier Roberto | |
| 2022 | Diminished | Zach Grimaldi | Fox Soul[23] |
| The Inspection | Castro | ||
| 2023 | Katie's Mom | Alex | Post Production |
| Sitting in Bars with Cake | TBA | Post Production |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NCIS: New Orleans | Navy Yeoman
Justin Winters |
Episode: The Asset. |
| 2019 | Should I Do It? | Brent Porter | Episode: "Burgers" |
| 2019 | SEAL Team | David Yoder | Episode: "The Strength of the Wolf" |
| 2021 | Two Dies: Unfaithful | Emmanuel | Series Regular |
| Only Murders in the Building | Oscar Torres | 2022 Screen Actors Guild Nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | |
| 2023 | Gossip Girl | Phillip Price/Pip/Pablo | Episode: "I Am Gossip" |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Media, J. S. R. (November 10, 2021). "Miami's Breakout Boy Aaron Dominguez Stars in New Hulu Hit Show". Flamingo Magazine. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ "Hulu's 'Only Murders In The Building' Star Aaron Dominguez Talks Representation, Acting In True Crime and Improv". Grazia USA. October 18, 2021. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ "Aaron Dominguez: Movies, TV, and Bio". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ "Nominees and Host Anthony Anderson Announced for the "53rd NAACP Image Awards" Airing Saturday, February 26th at 8:00 PM ET / PT on BET | NAACP". naacp.org. January 18, 2022. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (November 16, 2020). "Aaron Dominguez Joins Hulu Comedy Series 'Only Murders In the Building'". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ "Aaron Dominguez Is Looking Forward to His 'Only Murders in the Building' Reveal". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ "Only Murders in the Building: Season 1 – TV Reviews – Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (January 12, 2022). "SAG Awards Nominations: 'House Of Gucci', 'Power Of The Dog', 'Succession', 'Ted Lasso' Top Lists". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ Foundation, Imagen. "Imagen Awards Film & Television Nominees Announced Celebrating Latino Excellence for 37 Years!". Imagen Foundation. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ Hussaini, Syed Fahadullah (August 28, 2022). "Why Only Murders in the Building Original Star Didn't Return for Season 2". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ "Why is Oscar not in Only Murders in the Building season 2? Has Aaron Dominguez left?". PopBuzz. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ Schwartz, Ryan (August 26, 2022). "Only Murders EP Reveals Why 'Tie-Dye Guy' Oscar Didn't Return in Season 2". TVLine. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ "Why Aaron Dominguez Didn't Appear in Only Murders in the Building Season 2". E! Online. August 27, 2022. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ Grobar, Matt (July 15, 2022). "'Katie's Mom', 'Alabama Girl' Castings; Freestyle, Indican, Buffalo 8, 1091 Acquisitions; 'Orchestrator of Storms' Clip – Film Briefs". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ Pulgar, E. R. (February 9, 2023). "Mad About The Tie-Dye Guy: Aaron Dominguez Is Just Getting Started". Latina. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ "Aaron Dominguez and Raúl Castillo: stars of The Inspection in-conversation". Hero. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ "CFDA". cfda.com. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ Jacobs, Meredith. "'Gossip Girl' Boss Reveals What Would've Happened in Season 3". TV Insider. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ Cordero, Rosy (September 22, 2022). "'Sitting In Bars With Cake': Bette Midler, Ron Livingston, Aaron Dominguez & Rish Shah Among 12 Rounding Out Cast Of Amazon Rom-Com". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ "Raquel Dominguez". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ "Watch Pink Opaque | Prime Video". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ "Watch With Interest | Prime Video". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ "Screening Room". FOX SOUL. September 17, 2021. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
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