J. D. Pardo

Jorge Daniel Pardo is an American actor best known for playing the lead role of Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes in the television series Mayans M.C. He is also known for portraying a young Jack Toretto in the 2021 feature film F9.

Pardo was born in Los Angeles, California, on September 7, 1980. His father is Argentine and his mother is Salvadoran.

Early in his acting career, Pardo gained recognition for his role as Gwen Amber Rose Araujo in the Lifetime Network television movie A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story. He also secured roles on FOX's Drive and The CW's Hidden Palms, both of which were cancelled after their respective first seasons.

Pardo appeared in notable film projects, including playing Young Santiago in the 2008 movie The Burning Plain, acting opposite Jennifer Lawrence, Charlize Theron, and Kim Basinger. He later played the half-vampire character Nahuel in the second part of Breaking Dawn, as well as a member of a drug cartel in the film Snitch.

On television, Pardo played the character "Nate"/Jason in the NBC sci-fi series Revolution, co-starring alongside Billy Burke. He also starred in The CW series The Messengers, which aired during the 2014–2015 television season.

Pardo starred as Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes across the full 50-episode run of FX's Mayans M.C. from 2018 to 2023. Over the course of the series, his character progressed from a prospect in a fictional motorcycle club to the rank of "Presidente."

In late 2023, Pardo signed a deal with FXP to develop and produce television projects. Outside of his career, he is a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs football team.