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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Template: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 Template:Sortname 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 Template:Sortname
2022 Satanic Hispanics The Traveler
2023 Due Justice Detective Santigo
2024 Seven Cemeteries Miguel

Television

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Template:Sort Relativity Javier Episode: "Fathers"
Template:Sort Dangerous Minds Nutty Episode: "The Feminine Mystique"
Template:Sort Nothing Sacred Guillermo Episode: "A Bloody Miracle"
Template:Sort Ryan Caulfield: Year One Juan Episode: "Nocturnal Radius"
Template:Sort Chicken Soup for the Soul Paco Episode: "Paco Come Home"
Template:Sort Missing Pieces Renaldo Television film
Template:SortTemplate:DashTemplate:Sort Boston Public Amaad Wilkens 2 episodes
Template:SortTemplate:DashTemplate:Sort Even Stevens Scrub Patrol 2 episodes
Template:Sort Judging Amy Ricky Diaz Episode: "Picture of Perfect"
Template:Sort ER Jimmy Episode: "Death and Taxes"
Template:Sort The District Fernando Guttierez Episode: "Ten Thirty-Three"
Template:Sort George Lopez The new class treasurer (parody of Pedro Sánchez) Episode: "George's Extreme Makeover-Holmes Edition"
Template:Sort Robot Chicken Pedro Sanchez / Domino's Pizzaman (voice) Episode: "The Black Cherry"
Template:Sort Walkout Bobby Verdugo Television film
Template:Sort All You've Got Carlos Television film
Template:Sort Mad TV Various roles 2 episodes
Template:Sort El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera El Cucharón (voice) 2 episodes
Template:Sort American Dad! Paco (voice) Episode: "American Dream Factory"
Template:Sort Celebrity Rap Superstar Himself Television special
Template:Sort Scrubs "Caramel Bear" Ricky Episode: "My Growing Pains"
Template:Sort Eastbound & Down Catuey 7 episodes
Template:Sort Napoleon Dynamite Pedro Sánchez (voice) 6 episodes
Template:Sort Constantine Julio Episode: "The Saint of Last Resorts: Part 2"
Template:Sort Bordertown Ruiz González (voice) Episode: "Viva Coyote"
Template:Sort Deadbeat Morgue Ghost Episode: "El Caboose"
Template:Sort Perpetual Grace, LTD Felipe Guillermo Usted 9 episodes
Template:Sort The Casagrandes Picosito (voice) Episode: "Bend It Like Abuelo"
Template:Sort Made for Love Oz Wimmer Episode: "Another Byron, Another Hazel"
Template:Sort FBI: Most Wanted Oscar Zamora Episode: "Succession"

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