Miguel Gomez (also known as Aztek Escobar; born August 20, 1985) is a Colombian-American actor and rapper.
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's Roc-La-Familia
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label. From 2021 to 2022, he starred as Ivan Ortiz on CBS
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crime drama series '' FBI: Most Wanted''.
Biography
Miguel Gomez was born in Cali, Colombia, he went to Clements High School (Sugar Land, TX), graduating in 2003. He played a small role in the music video for Soul Survivor by rapper Young Jeezy in 2005.
Gomez made his television debut in the Miami episode of the FX comedy series ''Louie Louie may refer to:
Arts and entertainment
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''. He got his big break in 2014 when he landed the role of Augustin "Gus" Elizalde on the FX horror drama television series ''The Strain
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''. He first became known to film audiences for his prominent role in the 2015 boxing drama ''Southpaw''.
Before acting, he rapped under the name Aztek Escobar and was the first artist signed by Jay Z's Roc-La-Familia label. His debut album was to be named Colombian Necktie but the label was dissolved before the album was released.
Filmography
Discography
Mixtapes
* 2005: King of Kings
* 2006: Rise to Power
* 2007: Blood In Blood Out
* 2009: I Swear to God
Promotional singles
References
External links
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Roc-A-Fella Records artists
Living people
Underground rappers
1985 births
Colombian hip-hop musicians
Colombian male television actors
Gangsta rappers
Colombian rappers
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