Michael Mando is the star of the television series Better Call Saul, the spin-off of the Breaking Bad series, where he plays Nacho Vargu, a Mexican gangster. He is also known for his role as Vic in the television series Dark Child.
Biography
Michael Mando is one of the most popular and talented actors in Hollywood. He was born on July 13, 1981 in the city of Quebec, in Canada, raised by one father. In the family, he was an average child: Michael has an older and younger brother. The boy’s family traveled a lot, so until he came of age he managed to live in more than 10 cities on four different continents. However, the boy spent most of his time in Africa (in the countries of Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana).
As a child, Michael dreamed of becoming a writer or an athlete. But at the age of 25 he got a bullet in his knee, and he had to give up his childhood dream to connect his life with professional sports. He studied psychology at the University of Ottawa, and later entered the University of Montreal, where he received an academic scholarship in international relations, but soon dropped out and decided to start his acting career.
Actor career
In 2004, Michael Mando went to Dawson College to attend a theater course. Here he immediately succeeded and during his studies played the main male role in all five productions. In 2007, Michael graduated from college with honors and was named one of the most talented graduates of this course over the past 25 years.
Mando played complex roles in various films and television series. He also played a leading role in the play of the theater in Montreal, for which he was awarded two awards. Subsequently, he founded his own film company Red Barlo Production.
Mando Film Company has released a short film called Conditional Affection with him as the lead actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. The film was officially shown at various film festivals: Fantasia, Bare Bones, ACTRA Short Films and New Hope International Film Festivals. Michael Mando also performed a number of episodic roles in such series as The Fault Point, Bloodletting and Miraculous Healings, The Boundary, and The Call of Blood. He is very popular on various social networks, where he regularly uploads his photos to keep in touch with fans. He has many subscribers from around the world with whom he constantly communicates.
Personal life
Despite the high popularity in the media, Michael manages to carefully protect his personal life. Almost nothing is known about his family life. It is not known whether he has a girlfriend, whether he goes on dates with anyone. He is definitely not gay, although he has not yet spoken out publicly about his sexual preferences. His fortune is estimated at millions of dollars, but the exact figure has not yet been disclosed.
TV Series and Films by Michael Mando
- The Clairvoyant (2006-2014).
- The Border (2008-2010).
- Hot Spot (2008-2012).
- "Reading the mind" (2009-2014).
- The Web of Lies (2009).
- The Last Templar (2009).
- "Bloodletting and miraculous healings" (2010).
- The Fault Point (2010).
- "Cops recruits" (2010-2015).
- Secret Communications (2010-2014).
- The Call of Blood (2010-2015).
- "Territories" (2010).
- "The Murder" (2011-2014).
- King (2011-2012).
- "Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays" (2011).
- “The Pregnancy Project” (2012).
- Pleasant Lies (2012).
- The Far Cry Experience (2012).
- "The Dark Child" (2013-2017).
- The Colony (2013).
- “Take a step: seize the moment” (2013).
- La Marraine (2014).
- “Better call Saul” (2015-2017).
- "Tipping Points in History" (2016).
- Wake up (2016).
- "Spider-Man. Homecoming" (2017).
Interesting Facts
- Mando's native language is French, and he is also fluent in English and Spanish.
- Before he turned 15, he moved 11 times; He lived in more than 20 houses, 10 cities, 5 countries and 4 continents, this helped him better understand different cultures and customs.
- In his teens he played American football and hockey; quit sports after he got a bullet in his knee and for about two years he could not walk.
- His acting debut on television took place in 2009 in the television drama Flashpoint.
- He voiced and also presented the face and body to the character of Vaas Montenegro - one of the main villains in the Far Cry 3 video game; the role was specially created for him after listening to the voice acting of another character.
Critics are sure that many talented peaks await this talented actor.