Miguel Izaguirre's life journey began in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, where he was born, and led his family to Miami, Florida, a city that embodied the essence of opportunity in his young mind. As he grew up, Miami's urban grit, natural beauty, and diverse community influenced his perspective, inspiring an appreciation for artistic expression. The city's vibrant streets became his stage, and he began shooting and editing videos for leisure, setting his stories amidst the city's eclectic backdrop.
Miguel's passion for the arts flourished, and life became his teacher, providing lessons through mistakes and experiences. He continued his education in sunny South Florida before moving to Los Angeles, where he landed recurring roles on major award-winning productions.
Miguel's breakthrough came with a recurring role on Showtime's Emmy award-winning dramedy Shameless, starring William H. Macy and Emma Rossum. He then leveraged his life experiences and formal training to secure starring roles in HBO's True Detective and Showtime's Ray Donovan. He also showcased his comedic skills in spots on NBC's Trial & Error, Community, Netflix's Love, and Disjointed.
Miguel's recent work can be seen on Netflix's groundbreaking original series Orange Is The New Black alongside Taylor Schilling, Laura Prepon, and Uzo Aduba, as well as Amazon's hit series Goliath, where he plays Flaco, the right-hand man of a drug kingpin, opposite Billy Bob Thorton.
