J. D. Pardo

J. D. Pardo, born Jorge Daniel Pardo on September 7, 1980, is an American actor known for his lead role as Ezekiel 'EZ' Reyes in the television series Mayans M.C. (2018–2023). He also portrayed a young Jack Toretto in F9 (2021). Born in Los Angeles, California, Pardo's father is from Argentina and his mother is from El Salvador. In Mayans M.C., Pardo played the character EZ Reyes, starting as a prospect in the fictional motorcycle club and eventually becoming the 'Presidente'. He has also appeared in other TV shows such as Revolution, Drive, and Hidden Palms. Previously, Pardo gained recognition for his role as Edward Araujo Jr./Gwen Amber Rose Araujo in the Lifetime Network movie A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story.