Michael Pena

Michael Peña is an actor recognized for his versatility across drama, action, and comedy genres. After attending an open casting call and securing a role in the Peter Bogdanovich feature "To Sir, with Love II," Peña relocated to Los Angeles and began building a diverse body of work in film and television. His breakthrough performances occurred in two consecutive Best Picture Oscar-winning films: Clint Eastwood's "Million Dollar Baby" and Paul Haggis's "Crash." The latter earned him an ALMA Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture.

Peña delivered a notable performance in Oliver Stone's "World Trade Center" as a Port Authority officer, further establishing his presence in the film industry. He co-starred with Jake Gyllenhaal in "End of Watch," earning an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Male. Peña has appeared in five films nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: "Crash," "Million Dollar Baby," "Babel," "American Hustle," and "The Martian." He has collaborated with four Best Director Oscar winners: Clint Eastwood, Oliver Stone, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, and Robert Redford.

Within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Peña portrayed Luis in "Ant-Man" and "Ant-Man and the Wasp." He also appeared in "Fury" alongside Brad Pitt, joined the ensemble cast of Ridley Scott's "The Martian," and played the title role in the biopic "Cesar Chavez." On television, Peña starred as DEA agent Kiki Camarena in Netflix's "Narcos: Mexico" and as CIA agent Domingo Chavez in the final season of Prime Video's "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan."

Peña played NASA astronaut José Hernández in the biopic "A Million Miles Away," guest-starred in Taylor Sheridan's Paramount+ series "Landman," and appeared in the film "Unstoppable." An advocate for Latino representation in Hollywood, Peña often requests that writers acknowledge his characters' Mexican-American heritage. With more than 90 credits, multiple ALMA Awards, and a consistent presence in film and television, Peña is recognized for his contributions to the entertainment industry and Latino representation in media.