Rafael De LA Fuente

Rafael De LA Fuente transitioned from Venezuelan television to American prime time, starring in hit shows like “Empire” and “Dynasty,” leveraging his bilingual ability and musical talent. After gaining significant recognition for his central role as Diego Forlán in the Nickelodeon Latin America fantasy series ‘Grachi’ from 2011 to 2013, Rafael De LA Fuente successfully transitioned from Venezuelan television to American prime time. De LA Fuente’s early career in Spanish-language television showcased his talent, beginning with a two-episode appearance on a Venezuelan telenovela before 2009. He went on to portray Jorge Giraldo in ‘Más sabe el diablo’ in 2009 and Max in ‘Aurora’ in 2011.

He continued this momentum by appearing as Ricardo Canto in the ABC miniseries ‘When We Rise’ in 2017. His most notable role to date commenced in March 2017, when De LA Fuente was cast as Sam ‘Sammy Jo’ Jones in The CW’s critically acclaimed ‘Dynasty’ reboot. He portrayed a modernized, gay male version of the original series’ character, starring in 108 episodes from 2017 to 2022. During this period, he also guest-starred in ‘American Horror Story: Cult’ in 2017 and expanded his film work with roles such as El Topo in ‘¡He matado a mi marido!’ (2018) and Manuel in ‘Antidote’ (2018), demonstrating his versatile acting range across genres.

Most recently, Rafael De LA Fuente starred as Enrique in the Hallmark Christmas movie ‘Letters to Santa’ in 2023, showcasing his appeal in family entertainment. Looking ahead, he has been cast in a significant role as Diego Moreno in the second season of CBS’s hit drama ‘Fire Country’ for 2024, slated to appear in nine episodes. De LA Fuente continues to build a diverse and impactful portfolio across film and television, emphasizing his adaptability and strong presence in both English and Spanish-speaking productions.