8.5
TV
Acting
Manny Jacinto
- Born
- (age 39)
- Birthplace
- Manila, Philippines
- Credits
- 49 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
8.5
TV
8.2
Movie
Top Gun: Maverick
7.9
TV
The 100
8.3
TV
Supernatural
6.8
Movie
Bad Times at the El Royale
7.8
TV
iZombie
7.4
TV
Once Upon a Time
8.0
TV
The Good Place
8.0
TV
Bates Motel
6.9
TV
Wayward Pines
5.3
TV
The Acolyte
6.8
Movie
Freakier Friday
6.9
TV
Nine Perfect Strangers
5.2
Movie
Dead Rising: Watchtower
6.3
Movie
I Want You Back
8.7
TV
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake
7.0
TV
Brand New Cherry Flavor
7.7
Movie
Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind
Acting credits 49
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | The Stalemate Film | |
| 2026 | Love Language Film | Warren |
| 2026 | Forgotten Island Film | Bungi (voice) |
| 2026 | Sun Chaser TV | Jordan Santos (1 ep) |
| 2025 | Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol Film | Renato (voice) |
| 2025 | The Knife Film | Officer Padilla |
| 2025 | Freakier Friday Film | Eric Reyes |
| 2024 | Balestra TV | Elliot (6 ep) |
| 2024 | Balestra Film | Elliot |
| 2024 | Disney's Road Trip TV | Scott Denoga (voice) (2 ep) |
| 2024 | Character Conversations TV | (1 ep) |
| 2024 | Cora Bora Film | Tom |
| 2024 | The Acolyte TV | Qimir (5 ep) |
| 2024 | Dinner Time Live with David Chang TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2023 | Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake TV | DJ Flame / Flame Prince (voice), DJ Flame (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2023 | Hailey's On It! TV | Scott Denoga (voice) (56 ep) |
| 2023 | Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur TV | Blue Streak / Brian Glory (voice), Brian Glory / Blue Streak (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2022 | Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind Film | Kenshi Takahashi (voice) |
| 2022 | Chibiverse TV | Scott Denoga (voice) (3 ep) |
| 2022 | Top Gun: Maverick Film | Lt. Billy 'Fritz' Avalone |
| 2022 | I Want You Back Film | Logan |
| 2021 | Nine Perfect Strangers TV | Yao (8 ep) |
| 2021 | Brand New Cherry Flavor TV | Code (8 ep) |
| 2021 | Trese TV | Maliski (voice), Maliksi (voice) (3 ep) |
| 2020 | Magical Girl Friendship Squad TV | Coffee Dude (voice) (2 ep) |
| 2019 | The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place Film | Self |
| 2019 | Theme Song Takeover TV | Scott Denoga (voice) (3 ep) |
| 2018 | Bad Times at the El Royale Film | Waring 'Wade' Espiritu |
| 2017 | The Good Doctor TV | Bobby Ato (1 ep) |
| 2016 | The Good Place TV | Jason Mendoza (50 ep) |
| 2016 | Peelers Film | Travis |
| 2015 | The Romeo Section TV | Wing Lei (20 ep) |
| 2015 | Even Lambs Have Teeth Film | Vince |
| 2015 | Wayward Pines TV | Lab Assistant (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Dead Rising: Watchtower Film | Desk Soldier |
| 2015 | iZombie TV | Sammy (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Backstrom TV | Tattooed Punk (1 ep) |
| 2014 | Paper Angels Film | Jamie Lang |
| 2014 | Garage Sale Mystery: All That Glitters Film | Sam |
| 2014 | The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story Film | Eric |
| 2014 | Lighthouse Film | Sexy Guy Dancing |
| 2014 | Rush TV | P.A. (1 ep) |
| 2014 | The 100 TV | Boy #1, Boy Bullied by Murphy (1 ep) |
| 2013 | John Apple Jack Film | Street Kid |
| 2013 | Rogue TV | Bellhop (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Bates Motel TV | Loner Guy (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Once Upon a Time TV | Quon (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Conan TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2005 | Supernatural TV | Diego (1 ep) |