Manny Jacinto, the Filipino-American actor, has turned 37. He regained his popularity among his fans and gained millions of new fans after starring in the Disney series “Star Wars: The Acolyte.” However, he has been in the industry for a long time and is honing his skills. Before that, he has been part of many big movies and TV shows, proving his acting skills in small and big roles. He first rose to fame after starring in NBC’s “The Good Place.”

He then went on to take on many roles in various genres such as horror, comedy, romance and science fiction, showing his versatility. To celebrate Manny’s career so far, let’s take a look at his 10 best film and television roles on his birthday.

Star Wars: The Acolyte

One of Manny Jacinto’s best performances to date is probably in Star Wars: The Acolyte. In the Disney series, he plays the villain Qimir. His character is not initially introduced as a villain and has a non-threatening twist that can alarm viewers. Even behind a mask, he does not disappoint audiences with his darkness. He deserves his newfound popularity as the lead of the series. The series also features an all-star cast including Dafne Keen, Jodie Turner-Smith, Lee Jung-Jae and others.

The good place

The Good Place is a series about a young woman who dies and is sent to a heavenly version of the afterlife instead of hell due to a case of mistaken identity. Kristen Bell plays the character. Jacinto, on the other hand, portrays the funny character Jason, who dies in a robbery. Although he was evil in life, Manny wins hearts with his lovable portrayal.

Nine perfect strangers

In Nine Perfect Strangers, directed by Nicole Kidman and starring Regina Hall, Manny Jacinto is portrayed in a different light. He plays a former paramedic who helps save Masha’s life. In the role of Yao, Manny takes on a quieter role and shows his versatility. The film is available to stream on Hulu.

Top Shooter: Maverick

Top Gun: Maverick, starring Tom Cruise, could have been Manny Jacinto’s big break in his career. He was set to play a major lead role. However, his lines were cut and his screen time was limited. This had discouraged his fans and Manny had spoken about it. He knew that the producers were going in a different direction when he shot his scenes, but he was still too excited to see Tom.

I want you back

Charlie Day and Gina Rodriguez in I Want You Back is a romantic comedy in which Manny Jacinto plays a new lover of Gina’s character Emma. He works as a middle school drama teacher and is an art lover. It was a rather serious role and despite its limited screen time, it left a lasting impression on the audience.

The Romeo section

The Romeo Section is a psychological spy drama in which Jacinto portrays a complex character, Wing Lei. He is ambitious, but his character has a morally questionable side. Manny has proven that he can easily play a role that is both good and evil at the same time. His stoic portrayal attracted a lot of attention from the audience.

Brand new cherry flavor

Manny Jacinto has appeared in a few horror dramas, one of which deserves to be on this list is the Netflix series Brand New Cherry Flavor. He plays Code, Lisa’s ex-boyfriend who is always by her side when things get tough. Jacinto’s performance is one of the best parts of the series.

Bad times at the El Royale

Another horror thriller that featured one of Manny Jacinto’s best performances. The plot revolves around six strangers who find themselves in a spooky situation at the El Royale hotel. Manny plays a small but compelling role as Waring “Wade” Espiritu. The cast includes Chris Hemsworth, Dakota Johnson and others.

The good doctor

In a remake of the South Korean series of the same name, The Good Doctor, Jacinto plays a guest role in one of the episodes. He plays Bobby Ato, a master gambler who has to give up his career due to his cancer diagnosis. He will strengthen the main character Shaun in many ways and Jacinto has won many hearts as an actor.

Cora Bora

Manny Jacinto can be seen in the comedy-drama series Cora Bora, where he plays Tom, a potential lover of the main character Cora. ​​Tom is an easy-going friend of Cora, with whom he is in an open relationship. Although it was felt that Jacinto’s character was not well-written, his sweet presence and lovable portrayal made him a great addition to the cast.

So those are Manny Jacinto’s 10 best performances. Let us know if you’ve seen any of them. Happy birthday, Jacinto!

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