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Omar Leyva Biography

Birth Name:Omar Leyva

Profession Actor, Special effects

Fast Facts

  • Best known for performing the character of Manuel in the drama “Icebox” starring Genesis Rodriguez, Sarah Minnich and Anthony Gonzalez in 2018
  • He contributes to a lot of charity events and participated in the San Fernando Valley Refugee Children Center’s Champions for Children gala in 2019 to raise money to comfort abused children in Central America seeking refuge in the United States
  • He performed the character of a gardener in the episode “Throwing Fire” of the police procedural television series “The Mentalist” in 2009
  • His ability to speak both Spanish and English, as well as his talent to impersonate a variety of characters from clueless fools to wise leaders, has made him an asset in Hollywood, and he has performed in more than 80 productions since 2005

Awards

  • 2019Imagen Award-Best Supporting Actor - Television: nominated