Dominican Americans, also known as Dominiquais Americans, are
Americans
Americans are the citizens and nationals of the United States of America.; ; Although direct citizens and nationals make up the majority of Americans, many dual citizens, expatriates, and permanent residents could also legally claim Ame ...
who have full or partial ancestry from the island of
Dominica.
Notable people
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Aldis Hodge
Aldis Alexander Basil Hodge (born September 20, 1986) is an American actor. Among his significant roles, he played Alec Hardison in the TNT series '' Leverage'', MC Ren in the 2015 biopic '' Straight Outta Compton'', Levi Jackson in the 2016 f ...
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DJ Envy
RaaShaun Casey (born September 3, 1977), known professionally as DJ Envy, is an American disc jockey (DJ), record producer, and radio personality.DJ Envyat AllmusicBaker, Al (May 13, 2006D.J. Is Arrested Over His Threat to Rival's Child ''The ...
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Edwin Hodge
Edwin Martel Basil Hodge (born January 26, 1985) is an American actor. He is recognized for portraying Dante Bishop in ''The Purge'' film series, and is the only actor to appear in all of the first three films.
Early life
Hodge was born on Jan ...
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Erison Hurtault
Erison George Hurtault (born December 29, 1984) is an American retired sprinter who has represented Dominica in international events, including the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2012 Summer Olympics. He specialized in the 400 metres.
He grew ...
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Maurice DuBois
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Tobi Jnohope
Tobi "Bob" Jnohope (born 4 October 1997) is a Dominican association footballer who currently plays for Lernayin Artsakh FC of the Armenian First League.
Youth and college
Jnohope began his youth career with Clearwater Chargers Soccer Club in Flo ...
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Nathalie Emmanuel
Nathalie Joanne Emmanuel (born 2 March 1989) is an English actress. Emmanuel began her acting career appearing in theatre in the late 1990s, acquiring roles in various West End productions such as the musical ''The Lion King''. In 2006, she be ...
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Adolph Caesar
Adolph Caesar (December 5, 1933 – March 6, 1986) was an American actor, theatre director, playwright, dancer, and choreographer.
Known for his signature deep voice, Caesar was a staple of Off-Broadway as a member of the Negro Ensemble Company ...
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Rosetta LeNoire
Rosetta LeNoire (born Rosetta Olive Burton; August 8, 1911 – March 17, 2002) was an American stage, film, and television actress. She was known to contemporary audiences for her work in television. She had regular roles on such series as ' ...
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Wyatt Bardouille
References
See also
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Dominica–United States relations
Dominica diaspora
Caribbean American
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