Miguel Gomez (actor)

Miguel Gomez[1] (also known as Aztek Escobar;[2] born on August 20, 1985) is an actor and a former hip hop artist born in Cali, Colombia.[3] Escobar was the first artist officially signed to Jay-Z's Roc La Familia Label.

This article is about the Colombian actor. For other people named Miguel Gómez, see Miguel Gómez (disambiguation).
Miguel Gomez
At the San Diego Comic Con 2015
Background information
Also known asAztek Escobar, Tek
Born (1985-08-20) August 20, 1985
Cali, Colombia
GenresSouthern hip hop, latin hip hop, gangsta rap
Occupation(s)Actor, Rapper
Years active2005—present
Associated actsWolfpack Coalition

Biography

Escobar was born in Cali, Colombia. He later moved to Houston, Texas after growing up in Colombia. He made his television debut in the Miami episode of the FX comedy series Louie.

He got his big break in 2014 when he landed the role of Augustin "Gus" Elizalde on the FX drama series The Strain. He first became known to film audiences for his prominent role in the 2015 boxing drama Southpaw.

Before acting, he rapped under the name Aztek Escobar and was the first artist signed by Jay Z's Roc La Familia label. His debut album was to be named Columbian Necktie but the label was dissolved before the album was released.

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2012 Louie Ramon 1 Episode: #3.3
2012 The Domino Effect Jake
2013 Bless Me, Ultima Eugene
2014-17 The Strain Augustin 'Gus' Elizalde Main: 44 Episodes (Season 1-4)
2015 Southpaw Miguel 'Magic' Escobar
2016 Blood in the Water Freedgood
2017 Megan Leavey Gomez
2017 SMILF Rafi Main:

Discography

Mixtapes
  • 2005: King Of Kings
  • 2006: Rise To Power
  • 2007: Blood In Blood Out
  • 2009: I Swear To God

Promotional singles
List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B
"Draped Up" (Remix)
(Bun B featuring Lil' Keke, Slim Thug, Chamillionaire, Paul Wall, Mike Jones, Aztek, Lil' Flip and Z-Ro)		 2007 —45 Trill

References
  1. Rodriguez, Rolando (24 February 2010). "Forever Roc La Familia". Retrieved 22 September 2015.
  2. "No Hablo Español with actor Miguel Gomez from 'Southpaw'". ESPN. 26 July 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
  3. Rapper Aztek Escobar Joins Roc La Familia June 2005, latinrapper.com. Retrieved 7 January 2011


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