Jorge Daniel Pardo (born September 7, 1980) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the lead role of Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes in the television series ''

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'' (2018–2023), as well as a young Jack Toretto in '' F9'' (2021).

Early life

Pardo was born in

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, his father is from

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and his mother from

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Career

Pardo played Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes in FX's ''

'' throughout the 50-episode run of the series. EZ began the series as a prospect in the fictional motorcycle club before working his way up to the title of "Presidente" (Spanish for president). Pardo also played "Nate"/Jason in the

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sci-fi series ''

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'', co-starring Billy Burke. Previously he was best known for his role as Gwen Amber Rose Araujo in the Lifetime Network biopic '' A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story''. Pardo also had roles on FOX's ''

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'' and The CW's ''

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''. Both series were cancelled after their respective first seasons. Pardo played Young Santiago in the film ''

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'' (2008) starring opposite

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with

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and

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. He played the half-vampire Nahuel in the second half of ''

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'', and a member of a drug cartel in '' Snitch''. Pardo also starred in

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TV series '' The Messengers'' that aired during the 2014–2015 season. In late 2023, he signed a deal with FXP to develop and produce television projects.

Personal life

Pardo is a fan of the

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despite growing up in Los Angeles.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards

2007: Nominated for an

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for Best Actor - Television for: '' A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story'' (2006) (TV) 2019: Nominated for an

for Best Actor - Television for: Mayans M.C. (FX Networks; 20th Television and FX Productions) 2020: Nominated for an

for Best Actor - Television for: Mayans M.C. (FX Networks; 20th Television and FX Productions) 2021: Won an

for Best Actor – Television (Drama): JD Pardo, Mayans M.C. (FX Networks; 20th Television and FX Productions)

References

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