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Manny Jacinto

Acting Born Aug 19, 1987 Manila, Philippines 24 credits

Biography

Manny Jacinto (born August 19, 1987) is a Canadian actor of Filipino descent. He was born in Manila, Philippines, and moved to Canada with his family when he was about three years old. He grew up in Richmond, British Columbia, and initially pursued a degree in civil engineering at the University of British Columbia before transitioning to acting.

Jacinto started his career with small roles in television series such as Once Upon a Time, Supernatural, and iZombie. His breakout role came in 2016 when he was cast as Jason Mendoza in the NBC sitcom The Good Place, where he gained widespread recognition for his comedic performance.

He has also appeared in films like Bad Times at the El Royale (2018) and Top Gun: Maverick (2022). In 2024, he portrayed Qimir in the Star Wars series The Acolyte. Additionally, he provided the voice of Scott Denoga in the Disney Channel animated series Hailey's On It! (2023–2024).

In 2019, he announced his engagement to actress Dianne Doan.

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Known for

Supernatural

as Diego

The Good Doctor

as Bobby Ato

The 100

as Boy #1

The 100

as Boy Bullied by Murphy

Once Upon a Time

as Quon

Conan

as Self
Film

Top Gun: Maverick

as Lt. Billy 'Fritz' Avalone

Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake

as DJ Flame / Flame Prince (voice)

Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake

as DJ Flame (voice)

iZombie

as Sammy

The Good Place

as Jason Mendoza

Wayward Pines

as Lab Assistant

Full filmography

  • Supernatural (2005) as Diego
  • The Good Doctor (2017) as Bobby Ato
  • The 100 (2014) as Boy #1
  • The 100 (2014) as Boy Bullied by Murphy
  • Once Upon a Time (2011) as Quon
  • Conan (2010) as Self
  • Bates Motel (2013) as Loner Guy
  • Top Gun: Maverick (2022) as Lt. Billy 'Fritz' Avalone
  • Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) as DJ Flame / Flame Prince (voice)
  • Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) as DJ Flame (voice)
  • iZombie (2015) as Sammy
  • The Good Place (2016) as Jason Mendoza
  • Wayward Pines (2015) as Lab Assistant
  • Nine Perfect Strangers (2021) as Yao
  • Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2023) as Blue Streak / Brian Glory (voice)
  • Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2023) as Brian Glory / Blue Streak (voice)
  • Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2023) as Blue Streak (voice)
  • Rogue (2013) as Bellhop
  • The Acolyte (2024) as Qimir
  • Forgotten Island (2026) as The Bungi Tiyanak (voice)
  • Hailey's On It! (2023) as Scott Denoga (voice)
  • Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol (2025) as Renato (voice)
  • Freakier Friday (2025) as Eric Reyes
  • Dinner Time Live with David Chang (2024) as Self