Manny Jacinto
Biography
Manny Jacinto is a Canadian actor of Filipino descent. He was born in Manila, Philippines, and moved to Canada with his family at a young age. Jacinto grew up in Richmond, British Columbia, and initially pursued a degree in civil engineering at the University of British Columbia before transitioning to acting. He started his acting career with small roles in television series such as Once Upon a Time, Supernatural, and iZombie. Jacinto gained widespread recognition for his comedic performance in the NBC sitcom The Good Place. He has also appeared in films like Bad Times at the El Royale. Jacinto's known credits include acting in various television shows and films.
Career overview
Manny Jacinto is a Canadian actor of Filipino descent. He started his acting career with small roles in television series such as Once Upon a Time, Supernatural, and iZombie. Jacinto's early work laid the groundwork for his future success in the entertainment industry.
His breakout role came when he was cast as Jason Mendoza in a NBC sitcom. This performance earned him widespread recognition for his comedic abilities. Jacinto's portrayal of Jason Mendoza showcased his range as a comedic actor and helped establish him as a talented up-and-coming performer.
In addition to his work in television, Jacinto has also appeared in films such as Bad Times at the El Royale. His versatility as an actor has allowed him to excel in a variety of roles, from comedic to dramatic. With a strong foundation in both television and film, Jacinto continues to build a successful acting career.
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- Forgotten Island (2026) as The Bungi Tiyanak (voice)
- Love Language (2026) as Warren
- Sun Chaser (2026) as Jordan Santos
- Freakier Friday (2025) as Eric Reyes
- Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol (2025) as Renato (voice)
- The Knife (2025) as Officer Padilla
- The Acolyte (2024) as Qimir
- Dinner Time Live with David Chang (2024) as Self
- Balestra (2024) as Elliot
- Balestra (2024) as Elliot
- Cora Bora (2024) as Tom
- Disney's Road Trip (2024) as Scott Denoga (voice)
- Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) as DJ Flame / Flame Prince (voice)
- Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) as DJ Flame (voice)
- 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)
- Hailey's On It! (2023) as Scott Denoga (voice)
- Top Gun: Maverick (2022) as Lt. Billy 'Fritz' Avalone
- Chibiverse (2022) as Scott Denoga (voice)
- I Want You Back (2022) as Logan
- Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind (2022) as Kenshi Takahashi (voice)
- Nine Perfect Strangers (2021) as Yao
- Trese (2021) as Maliski (voice)
- Trese (2021) as Maliksi (voice)
- Brand New Cherry Flavor (2021) as Code
- Magical Girl Friendship Squad (2020) as Coffee Dude (voice)
- Theme Song Takeover (2019) as Scott Denoga (voice)
- The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place (2019) as Self
- Bad Times at the El Royale (2018) as Waring 'Wade' Espiritu
- The Good Doctor (2017) as Bobby Ato
- The Good Place (2016) as Jason Mendoza
- Peelers (2016) as Travis
- iZombie (2015) as Sammy
- Wayward Pines (2015) as Lab Assistant
- Backstrom (2015) as Tattooed Punk
- Dead Rising: Watchtower (2015) as Desk Soldier
- The Romeo Section (2015) as Wing Lei
- Even Lambs Have Teeth (2015) as Vince
- The 100 (2014) as Boy #1
- The 100 (2014) as Boy Bullied by Murphy
- Rush (2014) as P.A.
- Lighthouse (2014) as Sexy Guy Dancing
- The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story (2014) as Eric
- Garage Sale Mystery: All That Glitters (2014) as Sam
- Paper Angels (2014) as Jamie Lang
- Bates Motel (2013) as Loner Guy
- Rogue (2013) as Bellhop
- John Apple Jack (2013) as Street Kid
- Once Upon a Time (2011) as Quon
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Supernatural (2005) as Diego
- The Stalemate