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Emilio Rivera
Emilio Rivera (born February 24, 1961) is a distinguished Native-Latino American businessman, entrepreneur, film and television actor, and producer, best known for his powerful portrayal of Marcus Álvarez, the president of the Mayans Motorcycle Club, in the acclaimed FX series Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014) and its spin-off Mayans M.C. (2018–2023).
With a career spanning over three decades, the San Antonio-born actor has become one of Hollywood's most recognizable "tough guys," often cast in high-stakes crime dramas and action films such as Con Air (1997), Traffic (2000), and Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). Beyond his signature biker roles, Rivera has displayed significant range in series like Z Nation, where he played Hector "Escorpion" Alvarez, and the Netflix coming-of-age dramedy On My Block.
As actor
Bodyman
Under Fire
Cuisine de la 'Pocalypse
Holy Cash
Chuck Zito: An American Story
The Movie Teller
Dante's Hotel
Flamin' Hot
Ride Hard: Live Free
Love and Betrayal on the Force
3 from Hell
El Chicano
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
Venom
Smartass
Avenge the Crows
El Camino Christmas
Badsville
48 Hours to Live
North by El Norte
Street Level
Hitman: Agent 47
Mercy for Angels
Bullet
Water & Power
10 Cent Pistol
The Devil's in the Details
American Lowrider
Filly Brown