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| 'One Life To Live' star Kamar de los Reyes dies at 56. |
Kamar de los Reyes, celebrated for his iconic performances as Raul Menendez in the widely acclaimed video game “Call of Duty: Black Ops II” and Antonio Vega in the soap opera “One Life to Live,” passed away in Los Angeles after a brief battle with cancer, confirmed by his wife’s publicist to Variety. At 56, his impact on entertainment resonates profoundly.
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Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and raised in Las Vegas, de los Reyes transitioned to Los Angeles in the late 1980s to pursue acting, building upon his foundation in singing and dancing. His career took flight with the portrayal of Chicano boxer Pedro “Roadman” Quinn in the off-Broadway play “Blade to the Heat” in 1994, followed by a notable stint opposite Patrick Stewart in Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” in 1995.
His breakthrough role came through the enduring ABC soap opera “One Life to Live.” From 1995 to 1998, he portrayed Antonio Vega, initially introduced as a convicted murderer but later exonerated due to self-defense, unveiling intricate family ties within the storyline. Returning in 2000, de los Reyes continued to captivate audiences as Antonio until 2009, displaying remarkable depth and versatility.
In the gaming realm, his portrayal of the antagonist Raul Menendez in the 2012 sensation “Call of Duty: Black Ops II” etched his name in gaming history, embodying a Nicaraguan arms dealer whose actions drive a futuristic Cold War in 2025. He reprised this role in subsequent titles like “Call of Duty: Black Ops IV” and “Call of Duty: Vanguard.”
His artistic contributions extended to the big screen with roles in films like “Nixon,” “The Cell,” “Salt,” and television appearances in "Sleepy Hollow," "The Rookie," and "All American." Anticipation surrounded his involvement in Marvel’s upcoming series “Daredevil: Born Again” and Hulu’s “Washington Black.”
Kamar de los Reyes is survived by his wife, actor Sherri Saum; sons Caylen, Michael, and John; brothers Daniel and Walfredo Jr.; sisters Lily and Ilde; mother Matilde; and father Walfredo. His legacy remains as a versatile artist who transcended boundaries, leaving an indelible mark on gaming, television, and cinema.
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