Johnny Rey Diaz is an award-winning Latino actor and filmmaker from Arizona. He began his career as a film development intern for Panay Films at Disney Studios before transitioning into acting. He has since appeared in numerous network TV shows, including NCIS, Hawaii Five-0, Magnum PI, Scorpion, and the final season of Narcos: Mexico. Additionally, he has had recurring roles on Bosch, Queen of the South, Insatiable, Grey's Anatomy, and most recently Hulu's Pam & Tommy.
Diaz's independent film work has garnered significant recognition, particularly for his award-winning feature film "I Am Still Here." This film has won several awards worldwide, including "Best Feature" at the Nice International Film Festival in France. His performance in the film earned him several nominations and awards, including a "Breakthrough Performance" Award at the Pasadena International Film Festival, "Best Lead Actor" Award at the Bare Bones Film Festival, "Best Actor" at the Peoples Film Festival in New York, "Best Actor" at the Indie Gathering Festival, and "Best Actor" at the Beaufort International Film Festival.
In addition to his acting work, Diaz has also ventured into filmmaking, producing and directing several projects. His latest short film, "Letter From God," is a dark comedy that has recently won "Best Comedy Short" at the Chandler International Film Festival. Another short film he directed, produced, and acted in, "Instant Gratification," earned him a "Best Actor" award at this year's Pasadena International Film Festival. Furthermore, he has just completed directing and producing his first TV pilot, "Puncher's Chance," a dark and gritty thriller that he hopes to begin pitching later this year.
Diaz is also the creator and co-host of the podcast "Surviving Hollywood," which features conversations with film and TV industry guests about their careers and experiences while navigating the challenges of the entertainment industry. The podcast has already featured Emmy winners and Oscar nominees.
