Miguel Gomez (actor)

Miguel Gomez
At San Diego Comic-Con in 2015
Background information
Also known asAztek Escobar, Tek
Born (1985-08-20) August 20, 1985 (age 39)
Cali, Colombia
GenresSouthern hip hop, Latin hip hop, gangsta rap
Occupation(s)Actor, rapper
Years active2005—present

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.

Biography

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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

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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

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Mixtapes

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  • 2005: King Of Kings
  • 2006: Rise To Power
  • 2007: Blood In Blood Out
  • 2009: I Swear To God

Promotional singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B
"Draped Up" (remix)
(Bun B featuring Lil' Keke, Slim Thug, Chamillionaire, Paul Wall, Mike Jones, Aztek, Lil' Flip and Z-Ro)
2007 45 Trill

References

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  1. ^ Rodriguez, Rolando (24 February 2010). "Forever Roc La Familia". Retrieved 22 September 2015.
  2. ^ "No Hablo Español with actor Miguel Gomez from 'Southpaw'". ESPN. 26 July 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
  3. ^ Rapper Aztek Escobar Joins Roc La Familia June 2005, latinrapper.com. Retrieved 7 January 2011
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