Manuel Luis Jacinto, a talented Canadian actor, hails from the Philippines, his birthplace.
After initially making his mark on television with a string of small roles, Jacinto's career took off with his breakout performance as Jason Mendoza on the popular NBC sitcom, The Good Place, which premiered in 2016.
Since then, he has continued to impress audiences with his versatility and range, taking on a wide variety of roles in various genres.
In 2021, Jacinto appeared as Yao in the psychological drama mini-series, Nine Perfect Strangers, a critically acclaimed production that garnered significant attention and praise.
In 2022, he added another notable credit to his resume with his portrayal of Fritz in the highly anticipated and well-received film, Top Gun: Maverick, which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.
Most recently, Jacinto has been seen as Qimir in the upcoming sci-fi mystery series, The Acolyte, set to premiere in 2024.