Jesse Garcia

Jesse Garcia (born December 14, 1982) is an American actor known for his roles in film and television. He gained recognition for his performance as Carlos, a troubled gay teenager, in the award-winning film Quinceañera. The film received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. Garcia's portrayal earned him the Best Actor award at the 2007 ALMA Awards. He has also appeared in the thriller Locker 13 and made a cameo appearance in Marvel's The Avengers. Born in Rawlins, Wyoming, Garcia was raised in Hanna and no longer practices his childhood faith of Jehovah's Witness.More