Manny Jacinto is the new sensation in Hollywood and on TikTok. The actor has become an icon after portraying Qimir in the new Star Wars series: The Acolyte, which stars Amandla Stenberg as Mae.
Fans of the recent franchise debut have been praising his performance on the video-sharing platform, where he has been established as an icon, especially among those inclined towards villains.
Before delivering this incredible performance as the former brutal and ruthless combatant, the actor was known for his role as Jason Mendoza in the comedy and fantasy series “The Good Place” on NBC.
Manny Jacinto’s age and height
Manny Jacinto was born on August 19, 1987, making him 36 years old and standing at 1.8 m tall. He holds Canadian nationality. He was born in Manila, Philippines, but grew up in Canada, where he has developed his career.
Manny Jacinto attends the launch event for Lucasfilm’s new Star Wars series The Acolyte. (Source: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
At a young age, his family decided to move to Canada, where he grew up and was educated. He studied health sciences at the University of British Columbia before deciding to pursue a career in acting.
Manny Jacinto’s love life
We regret to inform all his fans that Manny Jacinto is not available, as he is currently married to his longtime girlfriend, Dianne Doan, a Canadian actress and dancer, known for Descendants 2, Warrior and Vikings.
The stars have been together for years, but in 2019 it was confirmed that they had gotten engaged. People reported that the actor didn’t take the moment lightly; he made it grand and romantic.
Dianne Doan and Manny Jacinto attend the UK Premiere of Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Acolyte” in 2024. (Source: Kate Green/Getty Images for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures UK)
Manny took his girlfriend to special places that were significant to their relationship: “Where I met her, where I first saw her, where we had our first date, and where we had our first dance class“, he confessed.
While appearing on a panel for the 2019 Vulture Festival, the new Star Wars figure revealed, “I took her to five different places, and at the last place, our families were already waiting, and I proposed to her“.
Manny Jacinto’s movies and TV shows
Manny Jacinto made his acting debut in 2013. He began with small roles in television series such as “Once Upon a Time” and “Supernatural“, but his first significant role was in the series “The Romeo Section” in 2015.
However, his rise to fame did not come until he portrayed Jason Mendoza in “The Good Place“, which began in 2016. Since then, he has been gathering various successful projects for his filmography.
In 2024, he was chosen to be part of the Star Wars series, “The Acolyte“, which is a spin-off starring Amandla Stenberg. There, the actor plays Quimir, who appears to have a big connection with Mae.
As expected, being one of the stars of the moment, he already has several projects ahead, one of which is the sequel to “Freaky Friday“, where he will play Lindsay Lohan‘s love interest.
