Merlin Santana was born in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York on March 14, 1976 and died on 9th November, 2002. He was a model and actor of the film and television. A role of Romeo Santana was played by Merlin Santana on “The Steve Harvey Show” which was a WB series and this role became his identity among his fans.

His full name was Merlin Thomas Santana and he was born to Dominican and African American parents. Ascension Catholic School was attended by him for the early education in New York. The mother of Merlin Santana recognized his acting talent and pushed him to enter into the showbiz world and also she wanted to keep him away from the dangerous streets of New York.

The modeling career of Merlin Santana was started by modeling for a fast food chain at the age of three only and his first appearance on the screen was a role of extra in the film “The Purple Rose of Cairo” made by Woody Allen. The role of Romeo Santana was played by him on “The Steve Harvey Show” in 1996.

Two men approached Merlin Santana when he was sitting in his parked car and shot him. It was November 9, 2002 when the incident happened and he died at the spot before any help could arrive but for some reasons, the death news of Merlin Santana was not released until the following Monday. His age was 26 at the time of his death and he was buried on 18th November, 2002.

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