Manny Jacinto’s breakthrough role in Star Wars Sidekick earned him millions of new fans, but the star has cultivated his talent in several other films and television shows. The Filipino-American actor first rose to fame with a recurring role on The Good placeand since the end of the fourth season, he has been busy playing roles in more comedy, horror and science fiction series and films.
He has made guest appearances on shows like Supernatural and Once Upon a Time. However, it was his breakout role as the devilishly handsome and ruthless Sith Lord in The Acolyte which prompted fans to scour the internet for his previous projects.
ten Tom is the best rebounder in Cora Bora
Jacinto as Tom
Jacinto appears in a 2023 comedy-drama Cora Borawhere he plays an easy-going friend of the main character, Cora. Cora’s open relationship is in trouble, so she puts her music career on hold and returns home to try to salvage what’s left of it.
Jacinto plays Tom, Cora’s potential love interest, who has always been attracted to broken people. Even though viewers don’t get any insight into Tom’s past, he’s still a charming addition to the film, especially when Cora tries to steal his seat on her flight to Portland.
9 Jacinto guest stars on an episode of The Good Doctor
Jacinto as Bobby Ato
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The Good Doctor is a medical drama about a young surgeon, Shaun, who lives with savant syndrome and autism. He becomes one of the best surgeons at St. Bonaventure Hospital in San Jose. The series is based on the South Korean series of the same name, which gives an insight into people living with autism and what they face on a daily basis.
In this series, Jacinto appeared as Bobby Ato in the episode “Sacrifice” of season 1. Ato is a gaming champion who will have to sacrifice his gaming career to save his life after being diagnosed with fatal cancer three years ago. Ato encourages Shaun to stand up for himself. He is essential to Shaun’s character development.
The Good Doctor
Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and Savant syndrome, is recruited into the surgical unit of a prestigious hospital.
- Release date
- September 25, 2017
- Seasons
- 7
- Streaming service(s)
- Hulu, Prime Video, fuboTV, SlingTV
8 Jacinto could have had a bigger role in Top Gun: Maverick
Jacinto as Fritz
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Tom Cruise returns as badass aviator in sequel to classic Top Gun in 2022 Top Gun Maverick. Although reluctant, Pete Mitchell, played by Cruise, is forced to return to the training ground and takes under his wing young Top Gun pilots, including the son of his late best friend, Bradley Bradshaw. The film is fun and action-packed, with everything fans loved about the first film and more.
While Jacinto was supposed to play a lead character in the film, his dialogues were cut and fans could barely see him on screen. Jacinto spoke about this after the success of Acolyte, saying that he had a feeling this would happen as he had seen that the makers were going in a different direction even while shooting his scenes. Nevertheless, Jacinto still enjoys seeing Tom Cruise’s work and the machinery that goes into creating such a blockbuster film.
Top Gun: Maverick
Thirty years later, Maverick continues to push the boundaries as a top naval aviator, but must confront the ghosts of his past as he leads the elite TOP GUN graduates on a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it.
- Director
- Joseph Kosinski
- Release date
- May 27, 2022
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Casting
- Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Val Kilmer, Jay Ellis, Jon Hamm, Bashir Salahuddin, Charles Parnell, Lewis Pullman, Glen Powell, Monica Barbaro, Ed Harris
- Duration
- 130 minutes
- Main genre
- Action
- Franchise
- Top Gun
- Prequel
- Top Gun
- Director of Photography
- Claudio Miranda
- Producer
- Jerry Bruckheimer, Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie, David Ellison
- Production company
- Skydance Media, Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
- Budget
- $170 million
7 Manny has a small role in Bad Times at the El Royale
Jacinto as Waring “Wade” Espiritu
When six strangers find themselves at the El Royale Hotel on the Nevada-California border, they get more than they bargained for. Their secrets are revealed one fateful night in the 1960s. Like other projects Jacinto has worked on, the film explores morality and what the concept of good and evil means in such a complex world.
The film is filled with plenty of retro and creepy moments that showcase beautiful cinematography while showcasing the talents of the entire cast. Starring alongside big names like Chris Hemsworth, Cynthia Arivo, and Dakota Johnson, Jacinto was in better company in this kitschy and thrilling film. While memorable, his character is shot in the head by Miles, a man with a dark past he desperately wants to confess.
6 Jacinto Takes on the Horror Genre in Netflix’s All-New Cherry Flavor
Jacinto as a code
Building on the success of The right placeJacinto enters a different genre in the horror series All new cherry flavor. The series follows Lisa, an aspiring filmmaker who wants to make it big in Hollywood. With its gory scenes and shocking moments, this Netflix series set in early 90s Los Angeles is an exception of its kind. It is an intense and wild adventure that focuses on the world of cinema and all the unrealistic things that happen to create a good story.
Code is Lisa’s drug dealer friend who helps keep her grounded in the show’s zombie and creepy-cat chaos. He is Lisa’s ex-boyfriend who is always there to support her when things get tough. The role showcases Jacinto’s talent; his character has an endearing nature in a world full of vengeance and evil. Jacinto was one of the best characters in the series, and his character deserved much better than the ending he got.
Brand new cherry flavor
Lisa Nova, an aspiring filmmaker living in the sunny but sordid world of 1990s Los Angeles, embarks on a psychotic journey of supernatural vengeance that spirals out of control and becomes nightmarish.
- Release date
- August 13, 2021
- Casting
- Rosa Salazar, Catherine Keener, Eric Lange, Jeff Ward
- Seasons
- 1
5 In the Romeo section, Manny is a smart spy
Jacinto as Wing Lei
The Romeo Section is one of the most intense and psychological spy dramas of the 2010s. While the series isn’t action-packed, it has the plot that spy fans will love. It follows master spy Professor Wolfgang McGee, who manages a roster of agents called the Romeo and Juliet spies. These spies get into a lot of trouble and develop many intimate relationships during their missions, leading to unpredictable drama as they extract information from their targets.
Jacinto plays Wing Lei, an ambitious and morally questionable character. This role shows how Jacinto can perfectly embody a character who is sometimes good and sometimes bad. His stoic, more composed nature is different from the fun-loving character fans are used to seeing him in, so it’s exciting to see how he shines in bringing Wing Lei to life.
4 Manny is the charming love interest in I Want You Back
Jacinto as Logan Santos
The romantic comedy I want you to come back The film tells the story of Emma and Peter, who realize they’ve been dumped on the same weekend and plot a mission to destroy their exes’ budding relationship. It’s sweet and will provide laughs for fans looking for a relaxing, engaging, and well-written film.
Starring Charlie Day and Gina Rodriguez in the lead cast, this movie is steamy fun for any couple; it was released on Valentine’s Day weekend. Jacinto plays Logan, Emma’s new love interest, who works as a middle school drama teacher and has a passion for art. The more serious role was a good choice for the rising star, despite his relatively short screen time. When Logan realizes he’s being used as a pawn, his heartbreaking reaction is so believable that it makes the film more endearing despite the fact that it’s reprising a familiar rom-com trope.
3 Jacinto plays the voice of reason in Nine Perfect Strangers
Jacinto as Yao
Starring Nicole Kidman as director and Hollywood legends like Regina Hall in the cast, this series follows nine strangers looking to escape their lives. They attend an unconventional wellness retreat in the middle of nowhere. The characters soon realize that their director, Masha, has been hiding a lot more than what’s in the brochure. The series explores how different people deal with grief, shame, and depression. It’s so gripping and mysterious that Hulu is already working on a second season.
In this series, Jacinto plays a former paramedic who saved Masha’s life years before. He helps the director micro-dose her patients. Yao ends the series, trying to bring Masha back because of the dangers of the wellness center’s treatment methods. It was a much quieter role for Jacinto, but it showcased his versatility in bringing out various emotions without giving too much away.
2 Manny is the heart of the good place
Jacinto as Jason Mendoza
The right place The series follows a young woman who dies and, instead of going to hell, ends up in heaven’s version of the afterlife due to a case of mistaken identity. Starring Kristen Bell, this series deserves much more praise for its humor, good writing, remarkable character development, and exploration of good and evil.
Jacinto won hearts as the funny and endearing Jason in The right placeHis character is suffocated to death while committing a “Trojan Horse” robbery in a freezer. Despite being evil in life, Jason shows a lot of growth and depth during his time in the Good Place. Jacinto is one of the many reasons why the series is so appealing, with fans loving his funny and upbeat character who always has something to say.
The right place
Four people and their otherworldly friend-enemy struggle in the afterlife to define what it means to be good.
- Release date
- September 19, 2016
- Casting
- Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil, D’Arcy Carden, Manny Jacinto, Ted Danson
- Main genre
- Comedy
- Seasons
- 4
- Creator
- Michael Schur
- Production company
- Fremulon, 3 Arts Entertainment, Universal Television
- Number of episodes
- 50
1 Jacinto plays the seductive villain in Star Wars’ The Acolyte
Jacinto as Qimir/Sith Lord
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Manny Jacinto shines in the lead role of Disney’s latest television series in the Star Wars franchise, The Acolyteas Qimir. It’s one of his breakout roles, and he doesn’t disappoint, even when he’s wearing a mask. Through his early roles, Jacinto found it easy to bring out the non-threatening side of his character before he was revealed as the true villain of the series.
The Acolyte The action takes place a century before the events of the first Star Wars film. It follows twins Osha and Mae, created by the Force. The Sith Lord trains Mae to kill the Jedi who destroyed her home and killed her family. In this show-stealing role from a lifetime ago, Jacinto cemented his reputation as one of the best television villains in Star Wars history, joining the league of iconic bad guys like Kylo Ren and Darth Vader.
The Acolyte
A Star Wars series that takes viewers into a galaxy of dark secrets and emerging dark side powers in the final days of the High Republic era.
- Release date
- June 4, 2024
- Creator(s)
- Leslye Headland
- Casting
- Amandla Stenberg, Dafne Keen, Jodie Turner-Smith, Lee Jung-jae, Rebecca Henderson, Charlie Barnett
- Main genre
- Science fiction
- Seasons
- 1
- Franchise
- Star Wars
- Creator
- Leslye Headland
- Number of episodes
- 8
- Streaming service(s)
- Disney+