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Fabrizio Guido’s Jackie Moreno Is the Latino Character We Needed
On February 27th, Netflix premiered “Running Point,” a comedy created by Mindy Kaling and starring Kate Hudson. The series follows Isla Gordon, the only woman in a family of brothers, who has to step up as the CEO of the Los Angeles Waves when one of them is forced to resign. In this new role, Isla must prove to her family, the board of directors, and the sports community that she has what it takes to get the job done.
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While the series has been a massive hit on Netflix, what really has people buzzing is Fabrizio Guido, who plays Jackie Moreno, the unrecognized child of a multimillionaire. Jackie’s character starts out as a young guy selling popcorn at the Los Angeles Waves arena and grows into a vital role within the team’s inner circle. His journey is packed with hurdles as he finds his footing in this new position.
Meet Fabrizio Guido: The Rising Latino Star in ‘Running Point’
Fabrizio Guido was born on May 28, 1999, in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of actress Jacqueline Guido and cinematographer Lennell Zacharee Guido. Jacqueline Guido is a first-generation Mexican American artist, born and raised in San Diego, California. She is the youngest of six children to immigrant parents from Guanajuato, Mexico, and has Indigenous, Spanish, and French ancestry. Since moving to Los Angeles, she has worked as an actress, writer, director, and producer in film, television, theater, and voiceover.
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Fabrizio’s career includes roles in a variety of productions.
He first appeared on television in a 2010 episode of “Grey’s Anatomy” and since then, he’s been in a variety of films and series. Notably, he brought to life the character Mikey Gutierrez in the Netflix comedy series “Mr. Iglesias” (2019), took a starring role in “Family” (2018), portrayed Demetrio Hernandez in “Welcome to the Family” (2013), and appeared in the movie “World War Z” (2013).
More recently, he has featured in “Black As Night” (2021) and “Good Burger 2” (2023).
In the second season of HBO Max’s “Perry Mason” (2020), Fabrizio portrayed Rafael Gallardo. On his Instagram account, he shared: “Rafael and Mateo Gallardo. This story was a responsibility that was deeper than just a role. Our story allows a view into a side of Los Angeles that’s often omitted from history. I craved doing a period piece, and it became a reality. My love runs deep for this character, for this story, for this show, for the history of LA. Thank you to everyone on set, everyone. You made my experience beautiful. And to everyone watching.”
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Besides his acting career, Guido has made a name for himself as a stand-up comedian, highlighting his versatility in the entertainment world. His love for storytelling takes him behind the camera too, where he has earned credits as a writer, director, and producer. The 2018 short film “Dog Days” was both written and directed by him.
Guido’s talent and dedication continue to boost Latino voices in mainstream media, making him a rising star to keep an eye on.
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