Carlos-Manuel Vesga
Biography
Carlos-Manuel Vesga is a Colombian actor born in Bogotá on 30 January 1976. After initially studying architecture, he turned to acting and trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York. Vesga has built an extensive career in Latin American television and film, appearing in South‑American series such as Pura Sangre and Amor Sincero. Recent international exposure includes his role as Manousos in Apple TV’s series Pluribus (2025) and parts in The Hijacking of Flight 601 (2024) and News of a Kidnapping (2022). The TMDB database lists him with 33 credited roles and records his alternate name as Carlos Manuel Vesga.
Career overview
Carlos‑Manuel Vesga is a Colombian actor born in Bogotá on 30 January 1976. After initially studying architecture, he shifted his focus to performance and completed formal training at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York. Since beginning his career, Vesga has accumulated more than thirty credited appearances across film and television, establishing himself as a prolific presence in Latin American productions. His early work includes notable roles in the South American series “Pura Sangre” and “Amor Sincero,” which contributed to his reputation within regional markets.
In recent years Vesga has attracted international attention through a series of high‑profile projects. He portrayed Manousos in Apple TV’s series “Pluribus” (2025) and appeared in the films “The Hijacking of Flight 601” (2024) and “News of a Kidnapping” (2022). These roles have expanded his visibility beyond the Latin American audience, positioning him as a versatile actor capable of navigating both regional and global productions. His career reflects a steady progression from local television to internationally distributed content, underscoring his growing influence in contemporary cinema and television.
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Full Filmography
33 titles- Pluribus (2025) as Manousos Oviedo
- The Luckiest Man in America (2025) as Jim
- Wherever You Want (2025) as Agustín
- The Hijacking of Flight 601 (2024) as Francisco 'El Flaco' Marulanda
- Love of My Life (2024) as Alfredo Azcárate (Adult)
- El Yuppie Y El Guiso (2023)
- How to Succeed at Losing (2023) as Lopéz
- Rescate en el valle (2023)
- The Snitch Cartel: Origins (2022) as Leonardo Villegas (Adulto)
- Out Loud (2022) as Bernardo
- Noise (2021) as Augusto
- General Naranjo (2019) as Sargento Andrade
- Tormenta de amor (2019) as El Ñato Ovalle
- Córdova: Un general llamado Arrojo (2019) as Simón Bolívar
- La de Troya (2018) as Productor Lorenzo
- Penalty Kick (2018) as Poncho
- Loving Pablo (2017) as La Plaga
- Heart's Decree (2016) as Oscar Jaramillo
- Contra el tiempo, la historia de dos hermanos (2016) as Roberto Cuervo
- Celia (2015) as Billy Echavarría
- Abducted: The Jocelyn Shaker Story (2015) as Sergeant Almeyda
- Once a Year Can't Hurt 2 (2015) as Germán
- Tres Caínes (2013) as Hernan Dario Henao 'HH'
- Los graduados (2013) as Guillermo Aldana "Guille"
- Roa (2013)
- Pablo Escobar: The Drug Lord (2012) as Procurador Carlos Mauro Hoyos
- Corazones Blindados (2012) as Subt. Vicente Yáñez
- Sofia and the Stubborn Man (2012) as Assistant
- Amor Sincero (2010) as Samuel Medina
- Pura Sangre (Col) (2007) as Isidro Chaparro
- The Deal (2005)
- La Nocturna as José Hernando Osorio
- Palace
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Carlos-Manuel Vesga best known for?
Carlos-Manuel Vesga is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Pluribus (2025), The Snitch Cartel: Origins (2022), Loving Pablo (2017), Heart's Decree (2016).
When and where was Carlos-Manuel Vesga born?
Carlos-Manuel Vesga was born on January 30, 1976 in Bogotá, Colombia.
How many credits does Carlos-Manuel Vesga have?
Carlos-Manuel Vesga has accumulated over 33 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2025.
What is Carlos-Manuel Vesga's background in cinema and television?
Carlos-Manuel Vesga is a Colombian actor born in Bogotá on 30 January 1976. After initially studying architecture, he turned to acting and trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York. Vesga has built an extensive career in Latin American television and film, appearing in South‑American series su...