Jaime Zevallos

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Jaime Zevallos
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Occupation(s)Actor, writer, director
Years active1999-present
SpouseLeila Almas


Jaime Zevallos is a Peruvian-American actor and writer. [1] He began his career in the late 1990s and is known for his roles across film and television, including his portrayal of Father Delgado in the Marvel television series Cloak & Dagger. Zevallos has appeared in a wide range of independent films and mainstream television shows, frequently portraying complex and diverse characters.

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Early life

Zevallos was born in Peru. His family moved to New York when he was three.[ citation needed ] He attended Queensborough Community College to study acting and film making of which he taught himself through his dad. "My Dad got me a really cool 8mm video camera and I began shooting skits and editing them on VHS decks." He began to audition for indie projects in New York during which he met "the nicest most gracious people" to help achieve his goal. [2] [3] He also began screenwriting of which he was inspired to do so after reading Woody Allen's Annie Hall script. [4]

Zevallos began booking roles for major television roles such as House , Southland , Off the Map and Sons of Anarchy . He also began writing and producing his own material such as the 2012 film Heartlines. [3]

Zevallos began to lose interest in writing when two of his optioned screenplays were turned down. He worked as a waiter while still auditioning on the side. Eventually he was inspired to write a screenplay after watching When Harry Met Sally . He wrote, directed and starred in You, Me and Five Bucks. The title originated from Reality Bites after a line from Ethan Hawke's character. [5]

Career

In 2018, Zevallos joined the cast of Marvel's Cloak & Dagger as Father Delgado, an ally to the titular characters. [6] [7]

In September 2020, Zevallos was cast along with Zachary Laoutides and Alexander James Rodriguez in the upcoming film Where Sweet Dreams Die. [8]

Personal life

He was named "one of the 25 most influential Latinos in Los Angeles" by Latino Leaders magazine. [2]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999 Summer of Sam NYPD Cop
2005Losers of the YearSkateboarderVideo
2006The GleamMax
Double DownRyan
2007 Reno 911!: Miami Police Officer
Life's WebChefShort
2009Cloud GazingHenryVideo
El americanoMarket GoerShort
StruggleChess WinnerShort
Painless: The Dark Side of HollywoodGomezShort
Love, Sex & DrugsJack
Diplomatic AcquisitionAntonioShort
2010A Presidential DilemmaPresidential Assistant 2Short
The Latin & The GringoJesusShort
Happy KillersKillerShort
2011Somnolence-Short
Blood CanvasJames Pitman
WreckJoelShort
Maria My LoveJamie
2012KnuckleheadsJP
2013Pescado MuertoUlisesShort
One StoryEmilio
DukeHector
2014GrislyM-Agent #2Short
Killing FriscoFrisco
2015 American Sharia Officer Jose
4am Gas Station MuzakRey BansShort
The Visions of DanielMan in BlackShort
Call Me King Salvadorian Killer
2016Change of HeartCommander PenceTV movie
Me You and Five BucksCharlie Castillo
The VanishedRay
2017The SummoningDetective Jonathan Silva
The Ghost and The WhalePoe
2018Guilty Not GuiltyNarrator (voice)
El AfricanoDiego
2019Tommy JohnJose HernandezShort
2020A Girl Named MaraRudolphoShort
2021My Beautiful BrideRich Holstein
A Boy Like ThatHarold
An Intrusion Detective Castillo
South of Heaven Julio
Christmas vs. the Walters Ted
2022 Resurrection Driver
Free Dead or AliveRaul
Sanctioning Evil Juan
Expiration DateThe ManShort
Under Thy WingsUrielShort
2023Static CodesAgent Phillips
Murder MotelOfficer Tracker
Captain EstupidoClarkShort
The Kill FloorGil NavarroShort
2024OchochCarlosShort
Notice to Quit Jaime
Deep BlueArturo EstradaShort
2025Soul of a SisterLandlord

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006 General Hospital College StudentEpisode: "Episode #1.10998"
The Bedford Diaries Riot SpectatorEpisode: "I'm Gonna Love College"
Jericho FirefighterEpisode: "Fallout"
SamHas7Friends Chivo GonzalesRecurring Cast
2007José Luis Sin CensuraHectorEpisode: "Maria y su jefe tienen relaciones"
Mind of Mencia Tijuana OfficerEpisode: "Episode #3.2"
12 Corazones LeoEpisode: "Episode #4.10"
2008SecretosGabriel RojasEpisode: "Bad Sister"
Ingles Ya!The HusbandEpisode: "Opening a Bank Account"
Leverage BruiserEpisode: "The Miracle Job"
2010 House MarcusEpisode: "Small Sacrifices"
2011 Southland PriestEpisode: "Code 4"
Off the Map Elan OsarioEpisode: "On the Mean Streets of San Miguel"
2012 Sons of Anarchy EMTEpisode: "Ablation"
2014 Intelligence Nestor JunaroEpisode: "Delta Force"
The Bridge Manuel AlcalaRecurring Cast: Season 2
2015 American Horror Story KevinEpisode: "She Gets Revenge"
2016AlternatinoHenchmanEpisode: "Buenas Noches with Diego Luca"
2016-17 Animal Kingdom Scottie RandallGuest Cast: Season 1-2
2017Beauty and the BallerRobert MontanaRecurring Cast
2018-19 Cloak & Dagger Father Delgado Recurring Cast: Season 1
2020 The Good Fight Lieutenant Colonel Jordan VazquezEpisode: "The Gang Goes to War"
Pandemic PlayersSupercast MemberEpisode: "Raising Arizona"
2021 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Danny GonzalezEpisode: "Hunt, Trap, Rape, and Release"
GravesendAgent DiazRecurring Cast: Season 2
2023 Blue Bloods Gustavo AbreuEpisode: "The Big Leagues"

References

  1. "Jaime Zevallos Biography". Clear Talent Group. Archived from the original on July 17, 2018. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Jaime Zevallos Biography". Clear Talent Group. Archived from the original on July 17, 2018. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  3. 1 2 Filmcourage (March 24, 2014). "Q and A With Actor/Filmmaker/Writer Jaime Zevallos". Film Courage. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  4. The Star Scoop (August 16, 2013). "Jaime Zevallos: Indie Actor/Filmmaker – Q&A". The Star Scoop. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  5. Caceres, Jaun (September 5, 2013). "LatinoBuzz Interview with Jaime Zevallos – 'Me You and Five Bucks'". Indiewire. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  6. Evans, Greg (January 18, 2018). "'Marvel's Cloak & Dagger': Freeform Releases Footage, Sets Premiere Date". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on January 19, 2018. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  7. Highfill, Samantha (April 16, 2018). "Marvel's Cloak & Dagger: Jaime Zevallos and Emma Lahana's characters are revealed". Entertainment Weekly . Archived from the original on April 18, 2018. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  8. Hipes, Patrick (10 September 2020). "Indie 'Where Sweet Dreams Die' Sets Cast; Rom-Com 'They/Them/Us' Wraps Shoot During COVID-19; Danny Trejo & More Star In 'The Shift' – Film Briefs". Deadline Hollywood . Deadline. Retrieved 23 September 2020.