Manny Jacinto

Born: 1987-08-19 in Manila, Philippines

Known For: Acting

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.

Filmography

2026

Forgotten Island as (voice)
Love Language as Warren

2025

Freakier Friday as Eric Reyes
Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol as Renato (voice)
The Knife as Officer Padilla

2024

The Acolyte as Qimir
Dinner Time Live with David Chang as Self
Cora Bora as Tom
Balestra as Elliot
Balestra as Elliot
Disney's Road Trip as Scott Denoga (voice)

2023

Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake as DJ Flame / Flame Prince (voice)
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur as Blue Streak / Brian Glory (voice)
Hailey's On It! as Scott Denoga (voice)

2022

Top Gun: Maverick as Lt. Billy 'Fritz' Avalone
Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind as Kenshi Takahashi (voice)
Chibiverse as Scott Denoga (voice)
I Want You Back as Logan

2018

Bad Times at the El Royale as Waring 'Wade' Espiritu

2017

The Good Doctor as Bobby Ato

2016

The Good Place as Jason Mendoza
Peelers as Travis

2015

iZombie as Sammy
Wayward Pines as Lab Assistant
Backstrom as Tattooed Punk
The Romeo Section as Wing Lei
Dead Rising: Watchtower as Desk Soldier
Even Lambs Have Teeth as Vince

2014

The 100 as Boy #1
Rush as P.A.
The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story as Eric
Garage Sale Mystery: All That Glitters as Sam
Paper Angels as Jamie Lang
Lighthouse as Sexy Guy Dancing

2013

Bates Motel as Loner Guy
Rogue as Bellhop
John Apple Jack as Street Kid

2011

Once Upon a Time as Quon

2010

Conan as Self

2005

Supernatural as Diego