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JD Pardo

JD Pardo is an American actor and former model.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

JD Pardo is an American actor and former model. He is best known for playing Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes in *Mayans M.C.*, Jason Neville in *Revolution*, and Nahuel in *The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2*.

Early life

JD Pardo was born Jorge Daniel Pardo in Los Angeles, California. Available biographies describe him as having Argentine and Salvadoran family roots.

Career

Pardo began acting in the early 2000s and also worked as a model. His breakout roles included the television film *A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story*, followed by major recognition in *Revolution* and later *Mayans M.C.*.

Notable roles

He is best known for playing Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes in *Mayans M.C.* and Jason Neville in *Revolution*. He also appeared as Nahuel in *The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2* and as young Jack Toretto in *F9*.

Public recognition

Pardo’s performances in television drama and franchise films have made him a recognizable American screen actor. Sources consistently identify *Mayans M.C.* as his best-known role.

Key facts

  • Pardo was born in Los Angeles, California, and is of Argentine and Salvadoran descent.
  • He began appearing on screen in the early 2000s and also worked as a model.
  • He is widely known for starring as Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes in *Mayans M.C.*.
  • He played Jason Neville in the NBC series *Revolution*.
  • He portrayed Nahuel in *The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2*.

Frequently asked questions

What is JD Pardo’s birth name?
His birth name is Jorge Daniel Pardo.
When was JD Pardo born?
He was born on September 7, 1980.
What is JD Pardo known for?
He is best known for *Mayans M.C.*, *Revolution*, and *The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2*.
Is JD Pardo also a model?
Yes. Biographical sources describe him as both an actor and a former model.
What is JD Pardo’s nationality?
He is American.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._D._Pardo
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, occupation, and major acting roles including *Mayans M.C.* and *F9*.
  2. The Movie Database — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/81391-j-d-pardo?language=en-US
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupation, and best-known roles including *Mayans M.C.* and *F9*.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/771457217
    Supports: Birthplace, birth date, former model background, and early recognition for *A Girl Like Me* and *Revolution*.
  4. All American Speakers — https://www.allamericanspeakers.com/celebritytalentbios/J.D.+Pardo/426597
    Supports: Argentine and Salvadoran descent, career overview, and role as Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes in *Mayans M.C.*.