Emiliano Díez (born August 26, 1953) is a Cuban-American actor. He is best known for his role as Dr. Vic Palmero, George's father-in-law, in the sitcom '' George Lopez'', as well as his role as Manny Beltrán in the sitcom '' Los Beltrán''.

Early life

Díez began his acting career in 1976 in theatre and television. In 1980 at the age of 26, he immigrated to

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to extend his career by doing numerous popular plays like '' Blithe Spirit'', '' La Cage Aux Folles'', '' The Rose Tattoo'' and many others.

Career

Díez also appeared in radio and television commercials, as well as the soap operas ''El Magnate'', '' Marielena'', '' Guadalupe'' and for two seasons he was cast for the leading role playing Manny Beltrán in the award-winning sitcom, '' Los Beltrán''. He later crossed over doing American films and

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guest starring in ''

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'', '' Yes, Dear'', '' MDs'', '' Manhattan, AZ'', ''The Brothers Mamita'' and a recurring role for nine episodes in the daytime drama '' Passions''. He also appeared on ''

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'', '' Fortune Hunter'', '' Sins of the City'', ''

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'', '' Gang Related'' as El Mozo, '' Bates Motel'' as Alex's dad, and co-starred on '' George Lopez'' as Dr. Victor Palmero, Angie's father. His film credits include ''Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17'', ''Water, Mud and Factories'', '' The Last Straw'' and ''Cafe and Beer''. He appeared in '' Adventures in Babysitting'' as Leon Vasquez. He also voiced Francisco in the animated television series, '' Elena of Avalor''.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* Cuban male film actors Cuban male television actors Cuban male stage actors Living people Cuban emigrants to the United States American male film actors American male television actors 1953 births {{US-screen-actor-1940s-stub