Jorge Daniel Pardo (born September 7, 1980) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Jack Toretto in '' F9'' (2021), as well as the lead role of Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes in the television series ''

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Early life

Pardo was born in Los Angeles, California, his father is from Argentina and his mother from

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Career

Pardo has played Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes in FX's ''

'' since the show premiered Pardo also played "Nate"/Jason in the NBC sci-fi series '' Revolution'', co-starring Billy Burke. Previously he was best known for his role as Edward Araujo Jr./Gwen Amber Rose Araujo in the Lifetime Network movie called '' A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story''. Pardo also had roles on FOX's ''

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'' and The CW's '' Hidden Palms''. Both series were cancelled after their respective first seasons. Pardo played Young Santiago in the film '' The Burning Plain'' (2008) starring opposite

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with

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and Kim Basinger. He played the half-vampire Nahuel in the second half of '' Breaking Dawn'', and a member of a drug cartel in ''

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''. Pardo also starred in The CW TV series '' The Messengers'' that aired during the 2014–2015 season.

Personal life

Despite growing up in Los Angeles, where there is a large Las Vegas Raiders following (the team spent 13 seasons in Los Angeles among 60 seasons in California), Pardo is a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards

2007: Nominated for an

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for Best Actor - Television for: '' A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story'' (2006) (TV) 2019: Nominated for an

for Best Actor - Television for: Mayans M.C. (FX Networks; 20th Television and FX Productions) 2020: Nominated for an

for Best Actor - Television for: Mayans M.C. (FX Networks; 20th Television and FX Productions) 2021: Won an

for Best Actor – Television (Drama): JD Pardo, Mayans M.C. (FX Networks; 20th Television and FX Productions)

References

External links

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