Da'Vinchi explained

Da'Vinchi
Birth Name:Abraham D. Juste
Birth Date:10 October 1995
Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Yearsactive:2018–present

Abraham D. Juste (born October 10, 1995) also known as Da'Vinchi, is a Haitian-American actor.[1] He is best known for his role as Darnell Hayes in the TV series All American,[2] and he also appeared in eight episodes of Grown-ish between 2018 and 2019.[3] In 2021, he started playing the character of Terry 'Southwest T' Flenory in the Starz series BMF.[4]

Early life

Da'Vinchi was born in the Brooklyn area from New York City.[5]

Career

He began his acting career in 2018, when he made his television debut in one episode of Marvel’s Jessica Jones, playing Eric Ambrose. He had a recurring role as Cash Mooney in eight episodes of the ABC series Grown-ish.[6] [7] [8] He played Darnell Hayes in 18 episodes of The CW's All American. In 2020, Da'Vinchi made his film debut in the sports drama film The Way Back as Devon Childress, which was theatrically released on March 6, 2020, by Warner Bros. Pictures.[9]

In 2021, Da'Vinchi was cast alongside Demetrius Flenory Jr. in the crime drama series BMF,[10] where he played Terry "Southwest T" Flenory, drug kingpin and the son of Charles & Lucille, which premiered on September 26, 2021, on Starz.[11] [12]

In 2023, Da'Vinchi starred with his BMF co-star Ajiona Alexus in Mary J. Blige's Real Love and Strength of a Woman, playing Ben.[13] [14]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020The Way BackDevon Childress
2021The Disappearance of Mrs. WuRick Larson
2023Real LoveBenLifetime movie
2023Strength of a WomanBenLifetime movie

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018Jessica JonesEric AmbroseEpisode: "AKA Facetime"
Credited as Abraham D. Juste
2018Lethal WeaponDylanEpisode: "Bali"
2018–2019Grown-ishCash MooneyRecurring cast
2019The BoysAnthonyEpisode: "The Innocents"
2019–presentAll AmericanDarnell HayesRecurring role
2020Vegas HighTelevision movie
2021–presentBMFTerry "Southwest T" FlenoryMain cast

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Abe 'Da'Vinchi' Juste: All American with Roots in Haiti. February 8, 2023. The St Kitts Nevis Observer.
  2. Web site: 'This Is A Great Show With Great Energy': Da'Vinchi On The CW's 'All American' & Ben Affleck. March 10, 2020. CBS Los Angeles.
  3. Web site: ‘BMF’ Star Da’Vinchi Signs With IAG. Rosy. Cordero. January 11, 2024. Deadline Hollywood.
  4. Web site: ‘BMF’ Renewed For Fourth Season Ahead Of Season 3 Premiere. Rosy. Cordero. February 29, 2024. 2024-06-17. Deadline Hollywood.
  5. Web site: Da'Vinchi. Monarch Magazine. 2018-01-01. 2024-06-17.
  6. Web site: 'grown-ish': The Man Behind Cash Mooney on His Future With Zoey. TV Insider. 2018-01-23. 2024-06-17.
  7. Web site: 'Grown-ish' Finale: Are Zoey And Cash Getting Back Together?. IBTimes. 2018-03-28. 2024-06-17.
  8. Web site: Grown-ish Star Yara Shahidi Teases Unexpected Directions in Season 2. E! Online. 2018-01-02. 2024-06-17.
  9. Web site: CW Network “All American” actor Da’Vinchi Juste on reaching #1 on Netflix, reveals working with Ben Affleck. Perreta. Dean. April 1, 2020. Fox Sports Radio 1340 AM. www.foxsports1340am.com. July 3, 2024.
  10. Web site: ‘BMF’ Star Da’Vinchi Signs With IAG. Deadline. 2024-01-11. 2024-06-17.
  11. Web site: ‘BMF’ Season 3 premiere: Red Carpet interviews with Da’Vinchi, Demetrius ‘Lil Meech’ Flenory, La La Anthony and more … [WATCH]]. GoldDerby. 2024-03-01. 2024-06-17.
  12. Web site: Da'Vinchi Net Worth 2023: What Is The "BMF" Star Worth. HotNewHipHop. 2023-12-15. 2024-06-17.
  13. Web site: ‘BMF’ Stars Da’Vinchi And Ajiona Alexus To Reunite For Mary J. Blige-Produced Lifetime Films ‘Real Love’ And ‘Strength Of A Woman’. Yahoo. Monique. Jones. 2023-03-24. 2024-06-17.
  14. Web site: Mary J Blige songs Real Love, Strength of a Woman inspire TV movies. USA Today. Melissa. Ruggieri. 2023-06-08. 2024-06-17.