Efren Ramirez
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Efrain Antonio Ramírez[1] (born October 2, 1973)[2] is an American actor. He is best known for playing Pedro Sánchez in the 2004 indie film Napoleon Dynamite. He later reprised his role in the 2012 animated series of the same name.
Early life
Ramírez was born on October 2, 1973, in Los Angeles, California, to Salvadoran parents. He has four brothers, one of whom is his identical twin Carlos.[3]
Career
Ramirez has starred in a number of films, including Napoleon Dynamite as Pedro Sánchez, Employee of the Month, Crank and Crank: High Voltage, Searching for Mickey Fish, All You've Got, and Walkout and made cameos in Nacho Libre and Mr. & Mrs. Smith. In 2009, Efren starred in the comedy American Summer as well as appearing as a contestant on MTV's Celebrity Rap Superstar. On July 14, 2008 Sierra Mist released a series of commercials aimed at multicultural consumers in which Efren stars.
Soon after the success of Napoleon Dynamite, the music group G. Love and Special Sauce asked Efren to appear in their music video "Booty Call". He also played Ashlee Simpson's boyfriend in the music video for her 2005 song "Boyfriend". Ramírez made a cameo appearance in a 2005 episode of ABC's George López wearing a T-shirt similar to the shirt Jon Heder wears in Napoleon Dynamite that reads, "Vote For Pedro". In 2007 Ramírez appeared as the judge for an acting challenge on Cycle 8 of America's Next Top Model.
Ramírez made several cameos throughout his career. In King Cobra, he portrayed a teenager playing a game of hide-and-seek with his girlfriend (portrayed by Ramirez's wife Iyari Limon). They later end up as prey for the title antagonist. In the music video for Sleazy, Pedro appears as a cameo and lip syncs André 3000's verse.[4]
He co-founded Powerhouse Pictures Entertainment, LLC with Chris Barrett, and they co-authored the book Direct Your Own Life: How To Be A Star in Any Field You Choose being published on June 10, 2008 through Kaplan Publishing.
Personal life
In 1998, Ramírez married actress Iyari Limon. The marriage was annulled the following year.[5]
Ramírez is also a DJ,[6] who has performed worldwide and toured in over 50 cities across 5 continents. His sets include a variety of music, from hip hop, funk, disco, to hard house. His production company "Nocturnal Rampage" throws a recurring rave event every summer in Austin, Texas.[5]
Filmography
Film
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| Script error: No such module "sort". | Tammy and the T-Rex | Pizza Boy | Film debut role |
| 1995 | Jury Duty | Pirate Pete's employee | |
| 1996 | Kazaam | Carlos | |
| 1998 | Melting Pot | Miguel Álvarez | |
| 1999 | King Cobra | Teen Boy | Direct-to-video |
| 2000 | Rave | Bookie | |
| 2001 | Delivering Milo | Street Hustler | Uncredited |
| 2004 | Napoleon Dynamite | Pedro Sánchez | |
| 2004 | Just Hustle | Street Connection | |
| 2006 | Tomorrow's Yesterday | Ron | Short film |
| 2006 | Gettin' Some Jail Time | Pico | Short film |
| 2006 | Crank | Kaylo | |
| 2006 | Employee of the Month | Jorge Mecico | |
| 2006 | Walkout | Bobby Verdugo | |
| 2007 | Moola | Hector | Independent film |
| 2007 | Crossing the Heart | Jesus | |
| 2009 | Ratko: The Dictator's Son | Ratko Volvic | Direct-to-video |
| 2009 | Script error: No such module "Sort". | Hector | |
| 2009 | Gamer | DJ Twist | |
| 2009 | Crank: High Voltage | Venus/Kaylo | |
| 2010 | When in Rome | Juan | Uncredited |
| 2012 | Casa de mi padre | Esteban | |
| 2014 | School Dance | El Matador | |
| 2015 | Endgame | Mr. Alvarado | |
| 2016 | Varsity Punks | Coach Menlo | |
| 2016 | Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life | Gus | |
| 2017 | Trafficked | Enrique | |
| 2017 | Mad Families | Rolando | Crackle original movie |
| 2022 | Lightyear | Script error: No such module "Sort". | |
| 2022 | Satanic Hispanics | The Traveler | |
| 2023 | Due Justice | Detective Santigo | |
| 2024 | Seven Cemeteries | Miguel |
Television
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| Script error: No such module "sort". | Relativity | Javier | Episode: "Fathers" |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | Dangerous Minds | Nutty | Episode: "The Feminine Mystique" |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | Nothing Sacred | Guillermo | Episode: "A Bloody Miracle" |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | Ryan Caulfield: Year One | Juan | Episode: "Nocturnal Radius" |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | Chicken Soup for the Soul | Paco | Episode: "Paco Come Home" |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | Missing Pieces | Renaldo | Television film |
| Script error: No such module "sort".Template:DashScript error: No such module "sort". | Boston Public | Amaad Wilkens | 2 episodes |
| Script error: No such module "sort".Template:DashScript error: No such module "sort". | Even Stevens | Scrub Patrol | 2 episodes |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | Judging Amy | Ricky Diaz | Episode: "Picture of Perfect" |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | ER | Jimmy | Episode: "Death and Taxes" |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | The District | Fernando Guttierez | Episode: "Ten Thirty-Three" |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | George Lopez | The new class treasurer (parody of Pedro Sánchez) | Episode: "George's Extreme Makeover-Holmes Edition" |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | Robot Chicken | Pedro Sanchez / Domino's Pizzaman (voice) | Episode: "The Black Cherry" |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | Walkout | Bobby Verdugo | Television film |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | All You've Got | Carlos | Television film |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | Mad TV | Various roles | 2 episodes |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera | El Cucharón (voice) | 2 episodes |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | American Dad! | Paco (voice) | Episode: "American Dream Factory" |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | Celebrity Rap Superstar | Himself | Television special |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | Scrubs | "Caramel Bear" Ricky | Episode: "My Growing Pains" |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | Eastbound & Down | Catuey | 7 episodes |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | Napoleon Dynamite | Pedro Sánchez (voice) | 6 episodes |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | Constantine | Julio | Episode: "The Saint of Last Resorts: Part 2" |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | Bordertown | Ruiz González (voice) | Episode: "Viva Coyote" |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | Deadbeat | Morgue Ghost | Episode: "El Caboose" |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | Perpetual Grace, LTD | Felipe Guillermo Usted | 9 episodes |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | The Casagrandes | Picosito (voice) | Episode: "Bend It Like Abuelo" |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | Made for Love | Oz Wimmer | Episode: "Another Byron, Another Hazel" |
| Script error: No such module "sort". | FBI: Most Wanted | Oscar Zamora | Episode: "Succession" |
References
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