Acting Highlights
Acting Reels
Selected Roles
Born in East L.A. (1987)
In this comedy/satire directed by Cheech Martin, A Los Angeles native (Cheech Marin) is rounded up by mistake with illegal aliens and dumped south of the border. Tony Plana plays Feo in this cult comedy film.
MAYANS mc (2018-present)
Mayans M.C. is an American crime drama television series created by Kurt Sutter and Elgin James. It is the next chapter in Sutter’s Sons of Anarchy saga that was the highest-rated ongoing drama series in FX history. Tony Plana plays Devante, a trusted consigliere, schooled in the old ways of the Galindo Cartel charged with protecting the Galindo family legacy in an ever – changing world.
ugly betty (2006-2010)
The comedy/drama TV series, Ugly Betty, won over 163 awards, including Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe awards. The series follows Betty Suarez, who embraces her unique appearance and independent attitude in the cutthroat world of New York fashion. Tony Plana plays Betty’s father, Ignacio Suarez.
THE punisher (2017-2019)
Marvel’s The Punisher is a Netflix action series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series follows Frank Castle, who uses lethal methods to fight crime as the vigilante "the Punisher.” Tony Plana plays Rafael Hernandez.
ROMAN j. ISRAEL (2017)
Roman J. Israel, Esq. is a 2017 American legal drama film written and directed by Dan Gilroy. Denzel Washington plays a driven defense attorney of Los Angeles, who finds himself in a tumultuous series of events that lead to a crisis and the necessity for extreme action. Tony Plana plays Jessie Salinas.
COLONY (2016-2018)
In this action/drama TV series, a family fights to stay together in a new world order in the wake of a mysterious alien invasion. Tony Plana plays Proxy Alcala.
three amigos (1986)
Three Amigos is a 1986 American western comedy film directed by John Landis and written by Lorne Michaels, Steve Martin, and Randy Newman. Tony Plana plays Jefe, the right hand man to the main protagonist, El Guapo.
YOUNG POPE (2016)
The Young Pope is a drama television series created and directed by Paolo Sorrentino. The story follows the beginning of the pontificate of Lenny Belardo, alias Pius XIII, the first American Pope in history. Tony Plana plays Carlos García.
AN OFFICER & A GENTLEMAn (1982)
Directed by Taylor Hackford, this romance/drama follows a young man who must complete his work at a Navy Officer Candidate School to become an aviator. Tony Plana plays Emiliano Della Serra.
PAIN & GAIN (2013)
Pain & Gain is a 2013 American action comedy film directed by Michael Bay and starring Mark Wahlberg, and Dwayne Johnson. The story is based on true events, revolving kidnapping, extortion, and murder of several victims by the Sun Gym gang. Tony Plana plays Captain Lopez.
THE AFFAIR (2014-present)
The Affair is a TV Drama series airing on Showtime. It follows a struggling novelist and a young waitress, who strike up an extramarital relationship that promises to forever change the course of their lives. Tony Plana plays Ben Cruz.
salvador (1986)
This drama/history/thriller is directed by Oliver Stone. The story follows an American photojournalist who gets caught in a political struggle at El Salvador in 1980. Tony Plana plays Major Max.
RESUrRECTION BOULEVARD (2000-2002)
This drama TV series follows the Santiagos, an East Los Angeles family with a boxing tradition. Tony Plana plays Roberto Santiago.