Manny Jacinto
Known for: Acting
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
Series
Supernatural
Diego
2005
Series
The Good Doctor
Bobby Ato
2017
Series
Conan
Self
2010
Series
The 100
Boy #1
2014
Series
The 100
Boy Bullied by Murphy
2014
Series
Once Upon a Time
Quon
2011
Film
Top Gun: Maverick
Lt. Billy 'Fritz' Avalone
2022
Series
Bates Motel
Loner Guy
2013
Series
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake
DJ Flame / Flame Prince (voice)
2023
Series
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake
DJ Flame (voice)
2023
Series
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Blue Streak / Brian Glory (voice)
2023
Series
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Brian Glory / Blue Streak (voice)
2023
Series
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Blue Streak (voice)
2023
Series
iZombie
Sammy
2015
Series
The Good Place
Jason Mendoza
2016
Series
Nine Perfect Strangers
Yao
2021
Series
Wayward Pines
Lab Assistant
2015
Series
The Acolyte
Qimir
2024
Series
Chibiverse
Scott Denoga (voice)
2022
Series
Rogue
Bellhop
2013
Film
Freakier Friday
Eric Reyes
2025
Series
Hailey's On It!
Scott Denoga (voice)
2023
Film
Forgotten Island
The Bungi Tiyanak (voice)
2026
Series
Dinner Time Live with David Chang
Self
2024
Film
Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol
Renato (voice)
2025
Film
Bad Times at the El Royale
Waring 'Wade' Espiritu
2018
Series
Trese
Maliski (voice)
2021
Series
Trese
Maliksi (voice)
2021
Series
Theme Song Takeover
Scott Denoga (voice)
2019
Series
Brand New Cherry Flavor
Code
2021
Series
Backstrom
Tattooed Punk
2015
Series
Rush
P.A.
2014
Series
The Romeo Section
Wing Lei
2015
Film
Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind
Kenshi Takahashi (voice)
2022
Film
I Want You Back
Logan
2022
Series
Sun Chaser
Jordan Santos
2026
Film
Even Lambs Have Teeth
Vince
2015
Film
Dead Rising: Watchtower
Desk Soldier
2015
Film
Balestra
Elliot
2024
Film
Love Language
Warren
2026
Film
The Knife
Officer Padilla
2025
Film
Peelers
Travis
2016
Series
Magical Girl Friendship Squad
Coffee Dude (voice)
2020
Film
Garage Sale Mystery: All That Glitters
Sam
2014
Film
John Apple Jack
Street Kid
2013
Film
Cora Bora
Tom
2024
Series
Balestra
Elliot
2024
Series
Disney's Road Trip
Scott Denoga (voice)
2024
Film
Paper Angels
Jamie Lang
2014
The Stalemate
Film
The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place
Self
2019
Film
The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story
Eric
2014
Film
Lighthouse
Sexy Guy Dancing
2014