
Manny Jacinto
3 FOLLOWERS • 22 CREDITS • AUG 19, 1987 • 37
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.
Known For

Supernatural

The 100

The Good Doctor

Once Upon a Time

iZombie

The Acolyte

Wayward Pines

Trese

Bates Motel

Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

Rogue

Bad Times at the El Royale

Dead Rising: Watchtower

Top Gun: Maverick

The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story

Nine Perfect Strangers

I Want You Back

Freakier Friday

Brand New Cherry Flavor

The Good Place

Hailey's On It!

Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind
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