Personal details
- Birth Date: 1987-08-19
- Height: 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Birth Location: Manila, Philippines
- Professions: Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
Manuel Luis Jacinto—now there's a guy whose career just keeps picking up steam. Born in the Philippines but grew up in Canada, he’s got this cool mix of charm and goofiness that totally landed him the role of Jason Mendoza in The Good Place. Seriously, you can’t watch that show without cracking up at his absolutely clueless, lovable character. It basically shot him out of the “blink and you’ll miss it” TV roles and straight into the Hollywood spotlight. But he didn’t just stop there. Jump ahead a few years, and the dude’s popping up in all sorts of stuff. He played Yao in Nine Perfect Strangers, that trippy Hulu miniseries where nobody’s really sure what’s going on half the time (including the characters). Jacinto brought this mysterious, spiritual vibe that made you wanna know what secrets he was hiding. Then, outta nowhere, he’s in Top Gun: Maverick, flying jets and holding his own next to Tom Cruise—no small feat, man. His character Fritz might not have been the loudest in the room, but he definitely had presence. Now, 2024 rolls around, and here he is again, popping up in The Acolyte. Sci-fi, mystery, Star Wars universe, the whole shebang. He’s playing Qimir, and if the past is any clue, he’ll probably steal a few scenes and leave everyone wondering why he hasn’t been in everything already. Basically, Jacinto’s got range for days and a knack for making even the weirdest roles feel genuine.
Chinese and Filipino heritage really shapes this actor’s vibe, giving them this cool blend of cultures that pops up in their roles. You’ll probably notice little things—maybe a line delivered with a twist, or a look that just says, “Yeah, I know what’s up.” It’s not just about ancestry on paper; it’s in the energy, the way they move, the kind of humor they bring to a scene. There’s something about actors with mixed backgrounds—they just seem to bring extra flavor to a movie, you know? It’s almost like you can’t quite pin down where they’re coming from, which makes them all the more interesting to watch. Sometimes, you’ll catch a nod to their roots—maybe a family reference, maybe a subtle accent shift. Either way, it’s all part of what makes their performances stand out in a sea of sameness.
August 19, 1987
5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Manila, Philippines
Yes, No Children
37 years old