Angel Bismark Curiel as Lil Papi Evangelista in POSE on FX

Angel Bismark Curiel

Lil Papi Evangelista

"Lil Papi Evangelista" is portrayed by Angel Bismark Curiel. Having left the drug trade behind, Blanca’s loyal son and Angel’s ride-or-die continues to hustle as a model manager for the Ford Agency. As his fiancée wrestles with her inner demons, a friend from the past throws a wrench in his happily ever after.

Career Highlights

Raised in Liberty City, Miami, Curiel is an Afro-Dominican American actor. Curiel rose to prominence with his portrayal of “Lil Papi” in the Emmy®-nominated FX series Pose. His feature credits include Night Comes On and Monsters and Men. Curiel also appeared in the 2020 drama Critical Thinking. This feature allowed him to realize a lifetime goal – working with John Leguizamo, the film’s director and his childhood hero.

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