Algenis Perez Soto | |
|---|---|
 Soto in 2019 | |
| Born | San Pedro de Macorís, San Pedro de Macorís Province, Dominican Republic |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Algenis Perez Soto is a Dominican actor. He is best known for his title role in the film Sugar (2008) and his portrayal of Att-Lass in the film Captain Marvel (2019).
Soto grew up in Quisqueya, Dominican Republic, a suburb of San Pedro de Macoris, and dreamed of playing professional baseball.[ citation needed ] He grew up as the middle of three sons. By local standards, Soto’s family was well-off, with his mother working as a high school secretary and his father running a small business. [1] Soto graduated from high school and had taken computer classes.[ citation needed ] He played amateur baseball for three years in the hopes of being discovered by a scout, usually playing shortstop or second base.[ citation needed ] He also worked as front desk clerk at a hotel in San Pedro.[ citation needed ] Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck discovered Soto playing baseball with friends, and interviewed him for the role. He was one of about 500 actors interviewed for the role. [2]
Soto speaks Dominican Spanish and knew little English until he prepared for and starred in the film Sugar , which was shot in the Dominican Republic, New York City, Arizona and Iowa. [3]
Soto has continued to live in the United States since the release of Sugar, saying, "I've been like a different person now. Hopefully, this opens more doors." [1]
Boden and Fleck cast Soto as Att-Lass, a member of Starforce for 2019's Captain Marvel . [4] [5]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sugar | Miguel | |
| 2017 | Sambá | Francisco Castillo | |
| 2018 | La Isla Rota | Guy | |
| 2019 | Captain Marvel | Att-Lass | |
| TBA | Isolated Victim | Dyson Romero | Post-production |
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