Miguel Gomez (actor)
Miguel Gomez[1] (also known as Aztek Escobar[2]; born on August 20, 1985) is an actor and a former hip hop artist born in Cali, Colombia.[3] Escobar was the first artist officially signed to Jay-Z's Roc La Familia Label.
Miguel Gomez | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | Aztek Escobar, Tek |
Born | Cali, Colombia | August 20, 1985
Genres | Southern hip hop, latin hip hop, gangsta rap |
Occupation(s) | Actor, Rapper |
Years active | 2005—present |
Associated acts | Wolfpack Coalition |
Biography
Escobar was born in Cali, Colombia. He later moved to Houston, Texas after growing up in Colombia. He made his television debut in the Miami episode of the FX comedy series Louie.
He is a Colombian actor, who got his biggest break in 2014 when he landed the role of Augustin "Gus" Elizalde on the FX drama The Strain. He first became known to movie audiences for his prominent role in the 2015 boxing drama Southpaw.
Before acting, he rapped under his name Aztek Escobar and was the first artist signed by Jay Z's Roc La Familia label. His debut album was to be named Columbian Necktie but the label was dissolved before his album was released.
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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: 44 Episodes (Season 1-4) |
2015 | Southpaw | Miguel 'Magic' Escobar | |
2016 | Blood in the Water | Freedgood | |
2017 | Megan Leavey | Gomez | |
2017 | SMILF | Rafi | Main: |
Discography
Mixtapes
- 2005: King Of Kings
- 2006: Rise To Power
- 2007: Blood In Blood Out
- 2009: I Swear To God
Promotional singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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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
- Rodriguez, Rolando (24 February 2010). "Forever Roc La Familia". Retrieved 22 September 2015.
- "No Hablo Español with actor Miguel Gomez from 'Southpaw'". ESPN. 26 July 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
- Rapper Aztek Escobar Joins Roc La Familia June 2005, latinrapper.com. Retrieved 7 January 2011