Merlin Thomas Santana (March 14, 1976 – November 9, 2002) was an American actor best known for his role as Romeo Santana on the
WB series,
The Steve Harvey Show.
Early life
Born in
Upper Manhattan,
New York to Dominican parents, Santana's career in show business began with a push from his parents who wanted to keep him off the tough streets of New York.
He began his career at the age of three as an advertising model for a fast food chain. His first screen appearance was as an extra in the
Woody Allen film,
The Purple Rose of Cairo.
