Age: 38
male
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.
A Court of Thorns and Roses follows the journey of Feyre , a young huntress who is forced to leave her troubled mortal life behind when she kills a faerie wolf in the woods. The faerie lord Tamlin demands retribution and Feyre is taken captive to the magical faerie realm of Prythian. As Feyre adapts to her new life, she discovers the treacherous political landscape of Prythian, where tensions between the different faerie courts are threatening to boil over into all-out war. Feyre is caught in the middle of these dangerous power struggles, and she must use all her cunning and strength to navigate the dangerous world of the fae and uncover the secrets that lie at the heart of Prythian. As the series progresses, Feyre's loyalties are tested and she must confront her own prejudices and biases to save the people she loves and prevent the destruction of the faerie realm. Along the way, she allies herself with a cast of memorable characters, including the powerful High Lord of the Night Court, Rhysand, and her own sisters, who are also brought into the dangerous world of Prythian. A Court of Thorns and Roses is a sweeping fantasy epic, filled with romance, action, and political intrigue. The series explores themes of identity, prejudice, and the struggle for power and justice, all set against the backdrop of a lush, magical world.
