JD Pardo

Jorge Daniel Pardo is an American actor best known for his starring role as Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes in the television drama series Mayans M.C., as well as his performance as a young Jack Toretto in the feature film F9.

He was born on September 7, 1980, in Los Angeles, California. He was raised in Los Angeles by his father, who is from Argentina, and his mother, who is from El Salvador.

Pardo gained early prominent attention for playing Gwen Amber Rose Araujo in the Lifetime Network biographical film A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story. He subsequently secured roles on broadcast television, portraying characters in the FOX series Drive and The CW series Hidden Palms, both of which concluded following their debut seasons. Additionally, he appeared in the NBC science fiction series Revolution alongside Billy Burke, playing the role of "Nate"/Jason, and later starred in The CW series The Messengers during its 2014–2015 television season.

In feature films, Pardo portrayed Young Santiago in the 2008 movie The Burning Plain, acting alongside Jennifer Lawrence, Charlize Theron, and Kim Basinger. His film credits also include playing the half-vampire character Nahuel in the second part of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, as well as appearing as a drug cartel member in the action film Snitch.

Pardo's most prominent television role came with FX's Mayans M.C., in which he starred across the show's entire 50-episode run from 2018 to 2023. His character, Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes, began as a prospect within a fictional motorcycle club and eventually rose to become its president.

In late 2023, Pardo expanded his industry presence by signing an agreement with FXP to develop and produce upcoming television projects. Outside of his professional career, he supports the Kansas City Chiefs football team.