Miguel Gomez (actor)

This article is about Colombian-American actor. For other people named Miguel Gómez, see Miguel Gómez (disambiguation).

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
At San Diego Comic-Con in 2015
Background information
Also known as	Aztek Escobar, Tek
Born	(1985-08-20) August 20, 1985 (age 39) Cali, Colombia
Genres	Southern hip hop, Latin hip hop, gangsta rap
Occupation(s)	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

Promotional singles

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

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

External links

• Miguel Gomez at IMDb