Emerson Henao (Born November 23, 1984) is a American actor raised from age 11 in the greater New York and New Jersey area. Emerson was born in Colombia , to father Magdaly Castano and Mario Henao . He is the older brother of actor Mauricio Henao , and they also have one younger sibling.

Started his career in the entertainment industry working in the casting department in the 2013 Nickelodeon Series 1111 en mi cuadra nada cuadra under the direction and mentorship of acclaimed film director Luis LLosa who inspired and solidify his love for film and launched him to fully develop a discipline and passion for the arts of acting and cinematography.

Emerson made his acting debut as the leading actor in the short film " Beyond Life " Screened at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival in France.

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