Manny Jacinto

Manny Jacinto (born August 19, 1987) is a Canadian actor of Filipino descent. He was born in Manila, Philippines, and moved to Canada with his family when he was about three years old. He grew up in Richmond, British Columbia, and initially pursued a degree in civil engineering at the University of British Columbia before transitioning to acting.

Jacinto started his career with small roles in television series such as Once Upon a Time, Supernatural, and iZombie. His breakout role came in 2016 when he was cast as Jason Mendoza in the NBC sitcom The Good Place, where he gained widespread recognition for his comedic performance.

He has also appeared in films like Bad Times at the El Royale (2018) and Top Gun: Maverick (2022). In 2024, he portrayed Qimir in the Star Wars series The Acolyte. Additionally, he provided the voice of Scott Denoga in the Disney Channel animated series Hailey's On It! (2023–2024).

In 2019, he announced his engagement to actress Dianne Doan.

Manny Jacinto is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 17 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Love Language (2026), Forgotten Island (2026), Sun Chaser (2026), Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol (2025), Freakier Friday (2025), Balestra (2024), The Acolyte (2024), Hailey's On It! (2023). The recorded credits span 2015 to 2026, including 9 movies and 8 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.