Miguel Gomez (actor)
Actor and musical artist (born 1985)
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Miguel Gomez[1] (also known as Aztek Escobar;[2] born August 20, 1985) is a Colombian-American actor and rapper.[3] Escobar was the first artist officially signed to Jay-Z's Roc-La-Familia label.[citation needed] From 2021 to 2022, he starred as Ivan Ortiz on CBS crime drama series FBI: Most Wanted.
Miguel Gomez | |
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At San Diego Comic-Con in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Aztek Escobar, Tek |
| Born | August 20, 1985 Cali, Colombia |
| Genres | Southern hip hop, Latin hip hop, gangsta rap |
| Occupations | Actor, rapper |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Biography
Miguel Gomez was born in Cali, Colombia. He went to Clements High School (Sugar Land, TX), graduating in 2003. He played a small role in the music video for Soul Survivor by rapper Young Jeezy in 2005.
Gomez made his television debut in the Miami episode of the FX comedy series Louie. He got his big break in 2014 when he landed the role of Augustin "Gus" Elizalde on the FX horror drama television series The Strain. He first became known to film audiences for his prominent role in the 2015 boxing drama Southpaw.
Before acting, he rapped under the name Aztek Escobar and was the first artist signed by Jay Z's Roc-La-Familia label. His debut album was to be named Colombian Necktie but the label was dissolved before the album was released.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Louie | Ramon | 1 Episode: #3.3 |
| 2012 | The Domino Effect | Jake | |
| 2013 | Bless Me, Ultima | Eugene | |
| 2014–17 | The Strain | Augustin 'Gus' Elizalde | Main role; 44 Episodes (Season 1–4) |
| 2015 | Southpaw | Miguel 'Magic' Escobar | |
| 2016 | Blood in the Water | Freedgood | |
| 2017 | Megan Leavey | Gomez | |
| 2017 | SMILF | Rafi | Main role |
| 2020 | LA's Finest | Ricky Leon | Recurring role |
| 2021–2022 | FBI: Most Wanted | Special Agent Ivan Ortiz | Main role |
Discography
Mixtapes
- 2005: King of Kings
- 2006: Rise to Power
- 2007: Blood In Blood Out
- 2009: I Swear to God
