Wilmer Valderrama

Wilmer Valderrama
Valderrama at the 2012 VidCon
Born
Wilmer Eduardo Valderrama

(1980-01-30) January 30, 1980 (age 44)[1]
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • activist
Years active1998–present
Partner(s)Amanda Pacheco (2020–present; engaged)
Children1

Wilmer Eduardo Valderrama (/ˌvɑːldəˈrɑːmə/ VAHL-də-RAH-mə; born January 30, 1980)[2][3] is an American actor. He is known for his role as Fez in the sitcom That '70s Show (1998–2006), his current role as Special Agent Nick Torres in NCIS (2016–present), and Agustín Madrigal in Encanto. He was also host of the MTV series Yo Momma (2006–07), the voice of Manny from the Playhouse Disney/Disney Junior animated series Handy Manny (2006–2013), and played Carlos Madrigal in From Dusk till Dawn: The Series (2014–2016). He has had recurring roles on Grey's Anatomy as well as The Ranch (both in 2016).

Valderrama has further performed in several prominent feature films, including Party Monster (2003), Beauty Shop (2005), Fast Food Nation (2006), Unaccompanied Minors (2006), Larry Crowne (2011), and The Adderall Diaries (2015). He voiced the character of Prince Philippe Charming in the family animated film Charming (2018).[4]

In addition to his acting career, Valderrama tours extensively as Global Ambassador for the United Service Organizations (USO),[5][6] works with the voting rights organization Voto Latino,[7][8] and co-founded the non-profit Harness.[9]

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  2. ^ "Wilmer Valderrama Sweetly Kisses Fiancée Amanda Pacheco's Baby Bump On Birthday". Yahoo!. February 3, 2021. Archived from the original on March 5, 2021. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  3. ^ "Special Agent Nicholas "Nick" Torres Wilmer Valderrama". CBS. Archived from the original on September 13, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  4. ^ Trejos, Dyana (July 22, 2016). "Wilmer Valderrama Opens Up About His Role on 'NCIS' & Playing Prince Charming". Latina Media Ventures. Archived from the original on July 23, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  5. ^ "Meet the USO's Global Ambassadors and Learn Why They Give More Than Thanks". United Service Organizations. Archived from the original on September 22, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
  6. ^ "Kellie Pickler, Wilmer Valderrama Named USO Global Ambassadors | U.S. Veterans Magazine". US Veterans and Military Magazine | A US Veterans News Resource. February 8, 2021. Archived from the original on February 27, 2021. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  7. ^ "Voto Latino Foundation Launches 2020 Impact Council with Chairs Sec. Julían Castro, Rosario Dawson, Selena Gomez, Wilmer Valderrama, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, Zoe Saldana, Sec. Alex Padilla and María Teresa Kumar". Voto Latino. Archived from the original on September 25, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  8. ^ "Diane Guerrero and Wilmer Valderrama are amplifying stories that change hearts and educate minds". HOLA. June 22, 2020. Archived from the original on October 26, 2021. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  9. ^ Zandt, Deanna. "Harness". Pop Culture Collaborative. Archived from the original on March 1, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022.