Raymond Cruz is widely recognized for his intense portrayal of the ruthless Tuco Salamanca in AMC's critically acclaimed Breaking Bad (2008), a role he reprised in the first two episodes of its spin-off, Better Call Saul (2015). His powerful performance earned him a nomination for Best Performance in a Television Series from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films. Cruz's career also includes a memorable six-season run on TNT's Major Crimes (2012), where he played Detective Julio Sanchez in the LAPD's Major Crimes Division, a role he originated on The Closer(2005). This performance garnered him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Imagen Foundation Awards. Beyond these iconic roles, Cruz has built a diverse television resume, including starring as the notorious kidnapper Ariel Castro in the TV movie Cleveland Abduction (2015), a role he felt deeply connected to after personally knowing the victims of the crime. His other notable TV appearances include CSI: Miami (2002), White Collar (2009), Lauren (2012), and Los Americans (2011). On the big screen, Cruz has showcased his talent in films such as Collateral Damage (2002), Training Day (2001), and Alien: Resurrection (2000), solidifying his reputation as a versatile and compelling actor across both film and television.