About Wade Domínguez
Lived 1966 – 1998 (aged 32). Wade Domínguez was an American actor, singer, film actor, model and dancer.
Wade Dominguez (May 10, 1966 – August 26, 1998) was an American actor, model, singer, and dancer best known for his portrayal as Emilio Ramírez in Dangerous Minds.
Death On August 26, 1998, 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." 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
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Who was Wade Domínguez?
American actor (1966-1998)
When was Wade Domínguez born?
Wade Domínguez was born on 10 May 1966 in Santa Clara County.
When did Wade Domínguez die?
Wade Domínguez died on 26 August 1998 in Los Angeles.
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Wade Domínguez was an actor, singer, film actor, model and dancer.
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Wade Domínguez was American.
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