This handsome Latino , Benjamin Bratt was born on December 16th , 1963 , in San Francisco , where he was raised . He comes from a very diverse family background . His mother Eldy , is a nurse and a Quechua Native American activist that was born in Lima , Peru .
Benjamin ’ s father was a sheet-metal worker , an American of German and English descent . Bratt has tres hermanas and one brother , Peter Bratt , who is a director . Bratt also has three half brothers from his father ’ s previous marriage .
Benjamin ’ s grandfather , George Bratt , was also an actor on Broadway , so its easy to see that Benjamin ’ s passion and talent for acting was passed down through the generations .
Bratt obtained his B . F . A . in 1986 , with honores from the University of California at Santa Barbara . In addition , he entered the Master ’ s program at the American Conservatory Theater of San Francisco .
In addition to his passion for acting , Benjamin disfruta many pastimes , including outdoor sports such as surfing , mountain biking and rock climbing . He also enjoys bodybuilding , swimming , plays tennis , and in-line skates as often as he gets the chance to . When he is not keeping himself active and fit , he likes to relax and go to el cine .
His rise to stardom came from his role as Detective Reynaldo “ Rey ” Curtis on NBC ’ s Law & Order , from 1995 to 1999 . He has also appeared in many peliculas including : The Next Best Thing ( 2000 ), Exiled : A Law and Order Movie ( 1998 ), Woman Undone ( 1995 ), Kill or Be Killed ( 1993 ), Blood In Blood Out ( 1993 ), Demolition Man ( 1993 ), Bound by Honor ( 1993 ), Shadow Hunter ( 1992 ), and Chains of Gold ( 1991 ) and Miss Congeniality .
Bratt dated Julia Roberts for three years . On April 13 , 2002 , in San Francisco , he married actress Talisa Soto , whom he met while filming Piñero . Their first child , daughter Sophia Rosalinda Bratt , was born on December 6 , 2002 , and their second child , son Mateo Bravery Bratt was born on October 3 , 2005 , in Los Angeles .
As a child , Bratt ’ s mother took Bratt along with his hermanos to participate in the 1969 Native American occupation of Alcatraz . Today Bratt is an active supporter of Native American causes such as the American Indian College Fund . His brother , Peter wrote and directed Follow Me Home , casting Benjamin as Abel .
Brat has been a strong supporter and board member of San Francisco Bay Area ’ s Friendship House Association of American Indians and Native American Health Center for years
Little Known Fact : A little known fact about Bratt is that at age 5 , he took part in a demonstration with his mother and other Native American activists in the takeover of Alcatraz Island .
Aries ( March 21 – April 19 ) Hola Aries ! The first part of 2008 was a little tough , bienvenido to the later part of the year ! You are renewed and when it comes to ideas and thinking you are second to none . Just be sure to be thorough and finish things--take care of all the loose ends . You will reach beyond limitations that you may have felt before . Recuerdate , making your presence felt is the easy part--maintaining or capitalizing on your newfound status es el challenge .
Taurus ( April 20 – May 20 ) Hola Taurus ! A new business idea or career opportunity could open up and you ’ ll be on the right frame of mind to exploit them to the fullest . Your high energy will make it possible for you to move las montañas and reach new heights . Put off any commitments until you have had a chance to fully understand what you are getting yourself into .
Gemini ( May 21 – June 21 ) Hola Gemini ! This is a perfect time to move forward in your career . Those around you will be very supportive y encouraging . You may find yourself in a leadership position as you take on a new project you may find that co-workers offer support . But you may prefer to keep a low profile and let your work speak for itself . The final part of 2008 provides a welcome change of fortuna for the better . You will receive credit for your efforts and will be rewarded with some overdue recognition .
Cancer ( June 22 – July 22 ) Hola Cancer ! This time calls for some major self-discipline , not only in your professional life , pero also in keeping the focus on your goals . Pay attention to the minor criticisms of your peer group , they can offer a different point of view that you missed all along . You will be able to cope well under pressure , and you will deal with retos head on . Make an extra effort to be pleasant to someone who ’ s given you a hard time recently ; you could be amazed at the effect it has .
Leo ( July 23 – Aug . 22 ) Hola Leo ! What a dynamic time in your life . This is the right time to impress people at work who can positively affect your vida . Group activities with co-workers may lead to unexpected results . Maintain your focus and resist , even in the face of distractions . The problems that you were experiencing in one-to-one relationships are likely to evaporate into thin air .
Virgo ( Aug . 23 – Sept . 22 ) Hola Virgo ! You should have no problems proving yourself and making sure projects and resources align themselves . Your workload may increase , and there could be extra responsibilities to take on . Expect to enjoy more time to plan for new arrangements and projects . It is likely that an emergency situation of some kind can pop up , giving you more to do . But despite the challenges you should be able to stay on top of the juego !
Libra ( Sept . 23 – Oct . 23 ) Hola Libra ! You find yourself with a little bit more freedom in doing what
you really like , give your creativity free reign . You may be feeling like someone is trying to evaluate you . On the bright side , this could be a sign of a better position and rise in your status . New knowledge can help fix any problems or misunderstandings of the recent past . You ’ re on a roll as 2008 reaches its end , changes and transformations are the general theme . Relationships can be affected as you try to move too quickly for partners to keep up with you .
Scorpio ( Oct . 24 – Nov . 21 ) Hola Scorpio ! You might be feeling a strong compulsion to put your ideas into motion , before the New Year ? Why not ! Focus on what ’ s most important to you . Plans to experiment with established norms may lead you to take some risks . You should be pleased with the results of your efforts . A chance meeting with a veteran in your field might offer a fresh new perspective and help broaden your vision . Overall , there ’ s promise of professional satisfacción y travel to greener pastures .
Sagittarius ( Nov . 22-Dec . 21 ) Hola Sagittarius ! You will want to break new ground y explore new avenues , which should eventually be successful . Proposals sitting on the back bench can be expected to be revived before the New Year . You are feeling aggressive and ready to jump on anyone who gets in the way of your progress . Someone may be out to slow down your career progress or try to throw a wrench into your plans . Try to deal with this head on , pero without losing control of the situación . . Capricorn ( Dec . 22 – Jan . 19 )
Hola Capricorn ! Your enterprising spirit shifts to a higher gear and this should be a productive time for most Capris . Your cheerful disposition can win you new amigos / amigas . Expect some conflict between your conscience and your heart . The urge to impress certain people could cloud your thinking and prevent you from making practical and realistic moves .
Aquarius ( Jan . 20 – Feb . 18 ) Hola Aquarius ! You are in a confusing period of your life , experiencing constant changes of mind and feeling extra energy , make it work for you ! While it ’ s exciting , others may not be able to keep up with you . You will find that you are especially indecisive , constantly changing your mind half way through and switching work modes quickly . That means you may end up with some things only half-done . It ’ s possible that larger issues are contributing to the inseguridad of your situation .
Pisces ( Feb . 19 – March 20 ) Hola Pisces ! Your sense of responsibility and purpose should encourage others to be at their best with you . You may find that you are making major changes in your professional arrangements , and possibly even considering a move overseas . A surge of energia sweeps you right before the end of the year . Encouraging news regarding your career growth helps regain your sense of humor and positive outlook . While you enjoy the excitement , be careful about overextending yourself .