Born Hemky Louis Madera in Queens, New York on January 26, 1977 to Dominican parents Luis and Gisela Madera. Moved to Santiago, Dominican Republic at the age of 2 months. Graduated from Santiago Christian School and after a series of different jobs, Hemky decided to give his long standing desire to act a go. His first move forward came to much acclaim on the widely known television production of "Grandes Series Dominicanas". He then garnered the lead for the mini-series "En La Olla", followed by "Trio en Alta Mar" *; both directed by renowned Dominican director and producer Alfonso Rodriguez.
