Dominic Lucero was an actor and dancer. He was in a Sprite commercial, then went on to dance, act, sing, and choreograph for movies, TV, and live touring. His big break was in Michael Jackson's BAD tour. Lucero also toured with Paula Abdul. His most notable movie role is in Newsies (1992) playing Bumlets. On TV, he was in Nickelodeon's Roundhouse (1992). He won Star Search in 1991, an Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast award, and an Emmy with Paula Abdul for Outstanding Achievement in Choreography. He died from lymphatic cancer.