Merlin Santana (March 14, 1976 - November 9, 2002), was a Dominican American television and film actor best known for his role as teenager Romeo on "The Steve Harvey Show". He also played Rudy's boyfriend Stanley on "The Cosby Show". Wikipedia
Originally from New York, both of Merlin's parents were from the Dominican Republic. His mother pushed for a career in show business to keep him out of trouble and off the mean streets. He began as an advertising model for a fast-food chain at the age of www.imdb.com/name/nm0763332/
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