Manny Montana
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Manny Montana (born September 26, 1983) is an American actor. Born and raised in Long Beach, California, he started his career in 2008 and is best known for his character Rio in the series Good Girls.
Infobox
Born
(1983-09-26) September 26, 1983 (age 42)Long Beach, California, U.S.
Alma mater
California State University, Long Beach
Occupation
Actor
Years active
2008–present
Spouse
Adelfa Marr
Children
1
Tables
Film · Filmography
2008
El Primo
Role(s)
Luis
Notes
Short
East L.A.
Role(s)
Alex Guzman
Sanctuary
Role(s)
Ramirez
2009
Detached
Role(s)
Manuel Sabatar
Road to Moloch
Role(s)
Martinez
Notes
Short
Maria de Covina
Role(s)
Manuel Batista
Notes
Short
2010
30 Is the New 12
Role(s)
Paco
Notes
Short
2011
The Ghost of Crenshaw
Role(s)
Terence Simmons
Notes
Short
2012
Atonal
Role(s)
Young Fighter
Notes
Short
Courageous
Role(s)
Alexander
Notes
Short
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2008 | El Primo | Luis | Short |
| 2008 | East L.A. | Alex Guzman | |
| 2008 | Sanctuary | Ramirez | |
| 2009 | Detached | Manuel Sabatar | |
| 2009 | Road to Moloch | Martinez | Short |
| 2009 | Maria de Covina | Manuel Batista | Short |
| 2010 | 30 Is the New 12 | Paco | Short |
| 2011 | The Ghost of Crenshaw | Terence Simmons | Short |
| 2012 | Atonal | Young Fighter | Short |
| 2012 | Courageous | Alexander | Short |
| 2013 | Go for Sisters | Tenoch | |
| 2015 | Blackhat | Alonso Reyes | |
| 2015 | Hacker | Lozano | |
| 2016 | Undrafted | Zapata | |
| 2018 | The Mule | Axl | |
| 2020 | I Hate the Man in My Basement | Logan |
Television · Filmography
2008
2009
Role(s)
Hector
Notes
Episode: "Some Must Watch While Some Must Sleep"
2011
2012
Cybergeddon
Role(s)
Frank Porter
Notes
2 episodes
2013–2015
Role(s)
Graceland
Notes
Johnny Tuturro
2015
2016
2016–2017
Role(s)
Conviction
Notes
Franklin "Frankie" Cruz
2017
2017–2018
Role(s)
Miles from Tomorrowland
Notes
Zeno
2018–2021
Role(s)
Good Girls
Notes
Rio
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2008 | ER | Football Orderly | Episode: "Heal Thyself" |
| 2008 | Eleventh Hour | Vasquez | Episode: "Surge" |
| 2009 | Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles | Hector | Episode: "Some Must Watch While Some Must Sleep" |
| 2009 | Raising the Bar | Romeo Vasquez | Episode: "I'll Be Down to Get You in a Taxi, Honey" |
| 2009 | Cold Case | Francisco Ariza | Episode: "Officer Down" |
| 2010 | Lie to Me | Dax | Episode: "Delinquent" |
| 2011 | The Chicago Code | Antonio Betz | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Chase | Matt Nestor | Episode: "Roundup" |
| 2011 | Breakout Kings | Cesar Vega | Episode: "Where in the World Is Carmen Vega" |
| 2011 | CSI: NY | Off. Glen Cates | Episode: "Officer Involved" |
| 2012 | Cybergeddon | Frank Porter | 2 episodes |
| 2013–2015 | Graceland | Johnny Tuturro | Main cast |
| 2013 | Grimm | David Florez | Episode: "El Cucuy" |
| 2014 | Power | Miguel | Episode: "Not Exactly How We Planned" |
| 2015 | NCIS: LA | Diego Salazar | Episode: "The Long Goodbye" |
| 2015 | The Following | Luis Serra | Episode: "The Hunt" |
| 2016 | Lucifer | Javier Junior | Episode: "Pops" |
| 2016–2017 | Conviction | Franklin "Frankie" Cruz | Main cast, 13 episodes |
| 2017 | Rosewood | Marcos Villa | Recurring cast, 5 episodes |
| 2017–2018 | Miles from Tomorrowland | Zeno | Voice, 10 episodes |
| 2018–2021 | Good Girls | Rio | Main cast |
| 2021 | All American | Dante Smart | Episode: "Ready or Not" |
| 2022 | Mayans M.C. | Manny | 8 episodes |
| 2022 | Westworld | Carver | 2 episodes |
| 2025 | Ironheart | John King | 5 episodes |
Video Games · Filmography
2012
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2012 | Noire | Felix Alvarro | Voice and performance capture |
| 2012 | Noire | Jorge Garcia Cruz | Voice and performance capture |
References
- the Hi-lohttps://lbpost.com/hi-lo/graceland-actor-manny-montana-plays-big-role-in-long-beach-community-2/
- briefly.co.zahttps://briefly.co.za/facts-lifehacks/celebrities-biographies/129135-who-adelfa-marr-everything-manny-montanas-wife/
- Long Beach Posthttps://web.archive.org/web/20141022053425/http://lbpost.com/life/2000002431-graceland-actor-manny-montana-plays-big-role-in-long-beach-community#.U738cfldVls
- Slate magazinehttps://slate.com/human-interest/2014/08/manny-montana-of-graceland-when-a-straight-actor-plays-a-gay-scene.html
- www.etonline.comhttp://www.etonline.com/tv/136001_Manny_Montana_Graceland_Interview/
- TheWraphttp://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/gracelands-manny-montana-joins-michael-manns-cyber-exclusive-94776/
- Colliderhttps://collider.com/manny-montana-graceland-cyber-interview/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2022/04/mayans-mc-manny-montana-cast-season-4-contenders-tv-1234990218/
- Express.co.ukhttps://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1322162/Manny-Montana-wife-girlfriend-Good-Girls-co-star-Rio-actor-married
- Adelfa Marrhttps://web.archive.org/web/20210415010307/https://adelfamarr.com/radar/2018/1/23/manny-montana