Esmeree Sterling (born September 24) is a Latin-American actress and singer. Her ancestral background stems from a long line of Portuguese poets, writers, and directors. Living a gypsy life, she spent most of her adolescence moving from one town to another with her parents and older brother, never staying long enough to set roots. Upon graduation, she began working in the film and television industry, appearing in numerous hit series along with her film debut in the legendary Shaft.