Antonio Jaramillo

Antonio Jaramillo was born in Tijuana, Mexico, and spent his early years in an orphanage before moving to San Diego as a teenager, where he worked and attended school. Initially drawn to the arts, particularly music, his decision to pursue acting solidified in his mid-20s after discovering the works of playwrights like Anton Chekhov, Arthur Miller, and Tennessee Williams. He developed his craft through stage work before making his way to Hollywood.

Jaramillo arrived in Hollywood in 2004, marking the beginning of a versatile career that spans stage, television, and film. His early television career included guest appearances on popular shows such as “Veronica Mars,” “Charmed,” and “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.” A significant career turning point came with his role in Oliver Stone’s 2012 film “Savages,” where he played a trustworthy accountant and negotiator for a cartel, starring alongside Benicio Del Toro and Salma Hayek. This role allowed him to leverage his background, as the film depicted the region where he grew up. He continued to build his profile with roles in projects like “The Line” in 2009.

His career progression further expanded on television, where he became a series regular on FX Network’s “Mayans M.C.” as outlaw biker Michael “Riz” Ariza from 2018 to 2019, appearing in 20 episodes. He also took on another series regular role in MyNetwork TV’s “Fashion House” and Tyler Perry’s sitcom “Meet The Browns.” Jaramillo has made guest appearances on numerous other shows, including “Shades of Blue” (2016) where he played Miguel Zepeda, the ex-boyfriend of Jennifer Lopez’s character, “Snowfall” (2021), “Queen of the South” (2021), “NCIS” (2022 and 2024), “Magnum P.I.” (2019), “The Rookie” (2019), “SEAL Team” (2018), and “Chicago Med” (2023). In recent years, he has appeared in films such as “Memory” (2022) with Liam Neeson and “Encounter” (2021) alongside Octavia Spencer and Riz Ahmed, further demonstrating his range across diverse roles.