Biography
Roberto Sanchez is a Cuban actor known for his breakout role as Roberto in the 2003 film 2 Fast 2 Furious. He has appeared in more than 130 film and television projects, including recurring or guest roles on series such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (as Diego Diaz), Criminal Minds, Bones, Heroes, Chicago P.D., Castle, Desperate Housewives, Lie to Me and S.W.A.T..
Born in Havana, Cuba, Sanchez grew up in Miami's Little Havana neighbourhood. Before turning to acting full time he worked as a print model and as an armed security guard on the Miami Metrorail. He has also directed short films, including the award-winning The Terms of Us and Heroes, and received an Imagen Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance in Lake Los Angeles (2016). He served in the US Navy during the Gulf War.
