Manny Jacinto Talks The Good Place Finale, and Shares His Sexiest Feature on Thirst Trap

Manny Jacinto Talks The Good Place Finale, and Shares His Sexiest Feature on Thirst Trap | ELLE

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As with all good things, The Good Place must come to an end. After four seasons, the critically-acclaimed Kristen Bell starrer will air its last episode on January 30; and with it, beloved characters like Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, and Janet will take their final bow. The one we'll miss the most? Jason Mendoza, played by Manny Jacinto (and his perfect cheekbones). For our latest installment of #ThirstTrap, Manny talks his final #TheGoodPlace scene, what he'll miss most about the show, and the person he'd spend eternity with, fiancée Dianne Doan.
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@guadalupe6770 4 жыл бұрын

How is this man THIS good looking?

@anchyi1202 4 жыл бұрын

Cheek bones obviously

@kmallory100 4 жыл бұрын

Defies logic and science. He is just simply beautiful.

@MeghanaAnjali 4 жыл бұрын

Not a man. Sorry, force of habit

@shiningdahlia 4 жыл бұрын

His sexiest feature: his entire self. I can't xD

@johnle1535 4 жыл бұрын

I know... I'm the complete opposite, but if its sacrifice to let others look like this man, so be it!

@ladyfightsoctopus8166 4 жыл бұрын

His answers were very genuine and meaningful. Also, he has very clear skin.

@pia1945 4 жыл бұрын

Matafanua Tamatoa funny 😂😂

@rhymejpeg 4 жыл бұрын

I hope he shares his skincare routine or what foundation he uses

@certified_nooberz 4 жыл бұрын

i feel like the first sentence is a distraction for the second sentence which is what you really want to say

@ThaisGrandisoli 4 жыл бұрын

right? I don't know him that much but I loved this interview of him. He was so transparent in his answers.

@ThaisGrandisoli 4 жыл бұрын

it's so cool that he shared something that's actually embarrassing not "cute embarrassing" then said we shouldn't get down about those things.

@adamazri928 4 жыл бұрын

His first answer breaks my heart. It's true because not a lot of struggling actors have their own platforms to get another job after one has ended. Unlike Kristen Bell who is a huge star. Actors like Manny Jacinto, Jameela and William Jackson Harper rarely got any backups. They literally would do anything to get a role. Even Manny got a small in El Royale film and probably a small role again in upcoming Top Gun film. Hopefully, someone will notice their talents and take them in. I really wish Manny would be in Marvel though.

@JuQui228 4 жыл бұрын

Adam Azri i mean William Jackson Harper is doing well for himself. He got pretty much a lead role in Midsommar and I just saw him in a trailer for another movie. Jameela already had a career for herself in the UK so she can go back and be even more successful than when she left. They’ll probably give her, her own talk show on English tv.

@Celeste_51 4 жыл бұрын

And Darcy Carden

@foxmcfog7809 4 жыл бұрын

William is a rising star

@maritareads5229 4 жыл бұрын

Jameela will be fine. She does alot (maybe too much) outside of acting. But I get the sentiment

@uldeanse 4 жыл бұрын

William got a role for the movie Dark Waters already lol, but I hope Jameela finds another good role for her because she is an amazing actress

@missymissymiss5192 4 жыл бұрын

He could definitely do drama. I hope he doesn’t get typecast.

@arshjafri5112 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@anchyi1202 4 жыл бұрын

He better not! He's so talented!

@Jen18lol 4 жыл бұрын

right, i dont want he always to be the dumb comedy relief one

@Tia.H 4 жыл бұрын

I think that is one of the problems in Hollywood (or the entertainment industry in general); it's very easy to become typecast, especially if you're known for a certain role. Take Robin Williams - he's great at doing dramatic roles, but he had to fight for it; he was just so great at comedy, as well as physical comedy, and that that's what he was typecast as. I loved him as Mork in Mork & Mindy and he played the character really well. He had that comedic timing, too. However, I think that show was kind of a curse, as that's what everyone wanted him to play, or something like it, and make people laugh, whereas he wanted to show his serious acting chops and that he was more than just a comedic act, so to speak. That's what I think, anyway.

@bisousethiboux 4 жыл бұрын

Hot doctor let's get it!

@Prederick 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly, that first answer about finances is real as hell and I respect him for it. We think the actors on our favorite shows will be famous forever, but there's a reason why they call it a "working actor," you gotta be hustling to get more work, and getting a network show, much less one that lasts multiple seasons is a small miracle. So I respect the hell out of Manny for saying "Yeah, you know what I loved about 'The Good Place'? Steady paychecks."

@that_sam_94 4 жыл бұрын

i could NOT accept The Good Place without Jason!!! Your character may be a himbo but hes a total sweetheart and completely the heart of the show!!! He brings a lot of empathy and fun to the show!

@1c2h3e4u5n6g 4 жыл бұрын

We all want a friend like Jason

@arturofernandez4058 4 жыл бұрын

Each human character seems to have fulfilled a role and strength in the show except for Eleanor because she's our reference point of view: Chidi is the analyst. He's the one that is in charge of thinking everything and ultimately in charge of fixing everything. Tahani is the enciclopedic. She represents culture and embodies the combined knowledge of human culture. Jason is the one with the biggest emotional intelligence, by far. This is why he has never had trouble expressing how he feels or saying what he wants. This is also why he is the first one to be at peace with the world, and the first one to feel his existence in the universe as fulfilled and be ready to leave.

@radmoonable 4 жыл бұрын

@@arturofernandez4058 Eleanor is the leader, she's the one who keeps the gang together, utilises others' strengths, and comes up with solutions.

@modge472 4 жыл бұрын

@@arturofernandez4058 ohhh no chidi is definitely not in charge lol. He has grown but his character barely able to make decisions for himself let alone others. He has the brains and able to map out a solution but Eleanor is the one carrying it out. Eleanor is the leader

@arturofernandez4058 4 жыл бұрын

@@modge472 What I meant is that he's the thinker. He's the one to analyze everything and to plan the solution to everything. Eleanor, as the proxy for the viewer, is the agent, the one in charge of making the decisions

@pastig4y 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t not view him as Jason Mendoza

@ELLE 4 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@klaudia6057 4 жыл бұрын

I'm seriously watching and waiting for him to crack and say something stupid like Jason would 😂

@logossux 4 жыл бұрын

JIANYU

@rockyreyes9320 4 жыл бұрын

Really??? Because I feel like I can't not call him Jiannyu.

@kebarf 4 жыл бұрын

I keep imagining him talking like Jason every damn time

@rosyreverie 4 жыл бұрын

I’m swooning at the fact that he calls his fiancé “my lady” 🥺

@GummyBear121499 4 жыл бұрын

He really drank hot sauce and ginger ale so he doesn't hurt his girlfriend's feelings... wow a manssssss

@jimmyryan5880 4 жыл бұрын

the producers are dicks for putting him in that situation.

@ololo518 4 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyryan5880 Yeah, like it's kinda funny way to make an interview but... I kinda feel bad for watching it

@Wra8h 4 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyryan5880 i don't think it's a bad thing?? it's normal to find something annoying about someone/your partner.. and such questions are sometimes asked during interviews for fun.. he's sweet for not saying it to millions of people though

@MrBendoverwoman 4 жыл бұрын

a real man would just refuse to drink it lol,

@Nimesay1 4 жыл бұрын

Gentleman.

@frenchcornette5877 4 жыл бұрын

I love how the only shots he actually took were because he didn't want to speak badly of others.

@icymoons 4 жыл бұрын

he has an engineering degree to fall back on, if he doesn't get any more roles after TGP which, in itself, should be unlikely

@jeneipowers6341 4 жыл бұрын

mazie you mean time tell me he’s beautiful, seems like a good person AND IS INTELLIGENT

@kyliessave8454 4 жыл бұрын

He's asian, so he has to have a degree. One would know 💁‍♀️

@DadBodShang 4 жыл бұрын

I really hope so, I think Asian men are still underrepresented in western media.

@ReverseUnicorn 4 жыл бұрын

Can't he fall back on modeling?

@KCS-ep7tv 4 жыл бұрын

Timothy Nguyen what?

@MeghanaAnjali 4 жыл бұрын

I just realized he already broke the Asian stereotype that Asians are smart in TGP

@THOMAS2910able 3 жыл бұрын

Isn't he Mexican?

@jazzyscott 3 жыл бұрын

Pineapple Pioneer pretty sure he’s Filipino

@mr.worldwide4758 3 жыл бұрын

Uh, its called a stereotype for a reason... obviously not all Asians portrayed in media are smart. Also he's not East Asian, which are typically the "smart Asians"

@francesparro4315 3 жыл бұрын

He is from east asia lol he's Filipino.

@ilphi08 3 жыл бұрын

@@francesparro4315 Philippine is in Southeast Asia East Asia Countries: Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan

@litchick2715 4 жыл бұрын

He has the exact innocence of Jason Mendoza

@drvivekb.1678 4 жыл бұрын

True..

@rubberduckyofsteel 4 жыл бұрын

i just cant believe anyone ACTUALLY looks like this

@nickrameau938 4 жыл бұрын

Wut

@sunblock8717 4 жыл бұрын

@@nickrameau938 He's unbelievably gorgeous

@prabhamilitar2599 3 жыл бұрын

Retweet. He looks like handsome squidward but REAL

@Talorhall 3 жыл бұрын

@@Dupamine that’s not true.

@keelyreitman7495 4 жыл бұрын

Are we just not going to talk about the fact that he guessed almost every single shot based on smell

@claranguyen2738 3 жыл бұрын

I like this guy. “I don’t really drink.” Perfect. I’m sick of the world normalising consuming alcohol just to fit in. Just cuz culturally everyone wants to get lit is such bs.

@aliamirdivan3762 3 жыл бұрын

I like you

@donjohn281 2 жыл бұрын

Likewise Clara

@jacksonwittwer8842 2 жыл бұрын

Hey. You guys wanna get lit?

@Vimarobabooks 4 жыл бұрын

Awh I love his answers, but i think Jason is such an integral part to the group and his impact on Janet led to key plot progressions.

@carolinemsullivan 4 жыл бұрын

also we need his molotov cocktails BORTLES

@joshuasulapas7668 4 жыл бұрын

please i,,, i want to see him,,, in a romantic comedy,,,,

@audreykwon333 4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah

@vvocal 4 жыл бұрын

suffocate

@spokeforhours 4 жыл бұрын

I want him on the movie adaption of the book The Bride Test. Has it even been optioned? No. But I want it.

@nellnaa1110 3 жыл бұрын

YES PLEASE😆

@ivynn7669 2 жыл бұрын

How about hallmark christmas movies

@VioletOcampo 6 күн бұрын

“I don’t drink” did it for me…. HE LITERALLY BECAME THE MOST ATTRACTIVE MAN ALIVE 🥵💜💜💜

@beandabee8937 3 жыл бұрын

“what’s your sexiest feature?” him: maybe my cheekbones me: his entire being are you kidding

@cielmichaelis8426 4 жыл бұрын

dude what hes engaged??????? imagine getting over someone you can never date

@CrossJeniel 4 жыл бұрын

He engaged to Diane doan

@sams517 4 жыл бұрын

jeniel cross is she Filipino too

@CrossJeniel 4 жыл бұрын

@@sams517 oh

@husonuso 4 жыл бұрын

Sam S pretty sure she’s Vietnamese cuz of the last name

@starangel8638 3 жыл бұрын

oh my iv never done that...*cries in weeb*

@chyennetatum3541 7 күн бұрын

he's such a gentleman 🥺

@palcada 4 жыл бұрын

“They went a little overboard with the cheekbones but it’s perfect”

@babyyoda3393 4 жыл бұрын

the tone of his voice is just so beautiful i could listen to him talk all day

@rpg-queen 4 жыл бұрын

He seems like such a down to earth, sweet guy! I can’t wait to see what he does next!

@kylepop4371 4 жыл бұрын

It’s clear he’s had a tough time in the industry up until the Good Place - and it’s made him so humble for it - he’s such a talented, charismatic actor I really hope he continues to have success in his career. He really deserves it.

@giorgostrim3709 4 жыл бұрын

His reaction to the shots. How can a man like THAT BE THIS ADORABLE? I loved his answers he seems like such a cool dude. Yes Manny we love your cheekbones thats just FACTS

@jacobcook6921 4 жыл бұрын

Get this man more interviews. Great actor who deserves more recognition.

@RichardLasquite 7 күн бұрын

Anyone here after The Acolyte?

@jjongssaeng 5 күн бұрын

yeah

@hypercube9531 4 жыл бұрын

Frick Jason is talking with big words, this AINT CORRECT

@jiayuho3459 4 жыл бұрын

why is his shyness reminding me of Eddie Redmayne

@unholygustay 4 жыл бұрын

Hufflepuff energy

@mikrokosmos-pluto 4 жыл бұрын

that's a cute comparison 🥺

@trex0004 4 жыл бұрын

YES Oh glob, just imagined Manny Jacinto, Eddie Redmayne, Rami Malek, and Tom Holland

@mitim.218 4 жыл бұрын

@@trex0004 oh my, that combo is so cute and sweet 😊

@sams517 4 жыл бұрын

Rex Ian Pahang and Freddie highmore

@theexiled3034 4 жыл бұрын

Nooooo... Manny. How could he say Jason. The show is what it is because of the entire cast. You can't not have Jason there. He's not the smartest character, but dammit Jason had such a good heart and is so loveable. Him & Janet together were so adorable. Best of luck to Manny, i hope he and the others get plenty of big roles in the future so they never have to worry about money

@sbcic2012 4 жыл бұрын

His sense of smell is on point

@MikuLeekz 4 жыл бұрын

He managed to answer those intended to be 'awkward' questions, like the least favorite scene, so meaningfully while dodging the gross drinks lol. So much respect to him & I hope he has a rly successful career from here on

@jenniferma1982 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Manny for addressing Asian stereotypes! I feel like Asian women are depicted as either kung fu fighters with no feelings, or submissive & followers. We need more Asian representatives, esp as leaders on TV!! Hope to see you on another show soon! Take care!👍

@chlo3mak 4 жыл бұрын

this was highkey such a calming and nice video to watch, manny jacinto i love

@ximenacalderon326 4 жыл бұрын

I really love how all his answers were very meaningfull and he only took shots for the questions that could hurt people's feelings

@john_9603 4 жыл бұрын

Interview: *begins* Me: *pounds all ten shots in 10 seconds* Them: Me: ...wait i don’t get the point of this

@carneliansnowdrop 3 жыл бұрын

6:00 broke my heart. I never want someone to say the team would’ve gotten by faster without Jason. He was so integral as a foil to Tahani and also there was that time he figured out they were in the bad place!!

@Arhealatang 4 жыл бұрын

"I am thirsted" 😂 very Jason of you, Manny!

@notaburneraccount 4 жыл бұрын

Literally loled 😂

@badviewer 3 жыл бұрын

I really REALLY loved the fact that he drank the whole drink when he did not answer questions. Most celebrities just take a little sip and puts the drink back. He drank the whole glass no matter how bad it tastes. this is how you play this game.

@klaudia6057 4 жыл бұрын

I did *not* expect the first answer to hit so hard 😬but it's also so true and it's crazy

@india.is.incorporated4239 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this Elle, I absolutely love this Jacinto guy 😁

@Brandon-bb3jj 4 жыл бұрын

@PietreADI ok

@dianevalentino8813 4 жыл бұрын

How is this man so sweet and cute like just look at his face at 9:12 no one should be looking that fine in this situatoin yet he does! I can't explain it there's something about his face combined with his sweet personality... even the tone of his voice is soothing. It just makes me feel like I could watch him in any film or shows and be perfectly content. Part of me will probably still see him as Jason but I can't wait to see him star in other projects too!

@annfaithfull 4 жыл бұрын

Gahd! I never thought Manny Jacinto would be this eloquent 😂 Never imagine Jason Mendoza like these before. Jason Mendoza will always be an iconic Filipino character ever!

@mynameislaurita 4 жыл бұрын

I love how he guesses what's in the shots every time

@Daggeira 3 жыл бұрын

I love how he just _has_ to know what's in the glasses. He's curious, like a cat lol

@koebiemi2095 4 жыл бұрын

PFFF his slow strangled end to the last question 😂 he’s like legally i can’t answer that

@valentinacuevas132 4 жыл бұрын

omg, he's so pure😩

@icantthinkrn 4 жыл бұрын

Aw dip I can't believe the good place is almost over 😭

@mai_561 3 жыл бұрын

the way he called dianne “my lady” 🥺

@chibi4746 4 жыл бұрын

He is too pure and adorable. May he be blessed w many amazing roles! 💛

@GigiLirail Жыл бұрын

I love how he's so curious about all the drinks.

@court9311 4 жыл бұрын

I AM SOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY THAT HE SHOUTED OUT CRAZY EX 3:05

@kaylaglazz 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite show ever I Hate Josh though.

@anikadietr1ch 4 жыл бұрын

ME TOOOOOOO

@Nova_the_starcatcher 4 жыл бұрын

can't wait to see him appear in other things, excited to see where his career takes him!

@duhshi1575 4 жыл бұрын

6:24 Gina: YOU JUST DRANK CEMENT!!!

@annaanhvu2874 2 жыл бұрын

Just realised that he mentioned a show his fiance acts in, that's sweet.

@IGOTJAMS 4 жыл бұрын

When he shouts out his lady Dianne - I love it!!

@Spikastru 4 жыл бұрын

Hope we can see him exploring different types of movies and series. He’s very skilled.

@dalanium98 4 жыл бұрын

the way he says "hey guys"

@minimouette 4 жыл бұрын

It's refreshing to see him talk seriously though. I only saw him in the good place, so I wondered what he sounded like in real life ^^'

@stancrazyexgirlfriend8760 4 жыл бұрын

I swear give this man more projects Imma watch every single thing I promisE

@jonesy_5498 4 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one who was surprised when he didn’t sound exactly like Jason from the good place?

@ThaisGrandisoli 4 жыл бұрын

when he said he wanted to spend time with his fiancée in the good place I just immediately thought she was dead and I was like OMG WHAT??? :( then I got what he meant.

@PhanefromBabylone 4 жыл бұрын

I cried during the last episode. Didn't know that end will be "sad". I thought it would have a plot twist but not at all...

@sabahbubbler 4 жыл бұрын

He sounds like Jason but is actually smarter than Jason

@centor111 4 жыл бұрын

jason with an engineering degree

@Laalaalaa10 4 жыл бұрын

I wish him the best in future roles! He has such a charismatic and yet funny timing

@saintmalone5537 4 жыл бұрын

yess i love him playing in the good place

@slptp 4 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see more of him in different roles. He's so great.

@thecacapl 2 жыл бұрын

He's gorgeous!

@brandelynmarie 3 жыл бұрын

I love his curiosity about the shots. And that he is an utter gentleman & took 2 shots instead of answering the questions.🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃

@dancesmokesmile344 5 ай бұрын

2:50 This! Most of my family is Filipino, the men in my family are pretty masculine and the women are really strong. I hate those stereotypes

@jenschafer269 4 жыл бұрын

What a kind, genuine person!❤️

@em-4297 4 жыл бұрын

He’s such a sweetheart

@njebza 4 жыл бұрын

manny: me and my lady are both dancers so we would dance... the night away me: *bursts into dance the night away choreo

@Unfunnyp0tat0 4 жыл бұрын

Ayyyyy Once 😁

@sophieh1862 3 жыл бұрын

yOu and me in the mooNliGHT

@Neimykanani 3 жыл бұрын

I really want to see more of him on screen 😢 Hopefully he is accepted in more auditions in the future 🙏🏻

@miranda9391 4 жыл бұрын

I love how he just immediately dropped the last card and went for the drink 😂

@snc9035 4 жыл бұрын

he’s so pretty, like Jason from The Good Place. And he talks so smart like…um…Jason from The Good Place.

@alea8008 4 жыл бұрын

Yo, the good place is my favourite show!!!!!! Thx Elle❤️❤️

@JMaefranzen 2 жыл бұрын

I felt so bad for him when he was talking about his embarrassing audition

@fluffytalguw5883 2 жыл бұрын

So humble, so nice. :) Doesn’t drink and honest. 9 Perfect Strangers

@JMaefranzen 2 жыл бұрын

I love how he didn't rat out his girlfriend 🥺, he's so cute

@Jen18lol 4 жыл бұрын

this guy, I better be seeing more of him!!!

@michaelchallis4129 4 жыл бұрын

The Good Place wouldn’t work without Jason. His impulsiveness was one of the reasons Team Cockroach made any progress at all.

@nokocchi1983 4 жыл бұрын

love the cxg shoutout!!

@trollbbqer1267 4 жыл бұрын

Heartbroken the series is ending (it was the best one on tv!😭), SO hope another great and longer-lasting role will roll out quickly for you!🍀❤

@abi_nguyen 3 жыл бұрын

HIS JAWLINE ALWAYS AMAZES ME BY HOW SHARP IT IS

@snehaarvind3190 3 жыл бұрын

such honest and genuine answers :) appreciate it!

@loretohidalgo3533 3 жыл бұрын

he is a great actor. I hope he gets many roles. He seems super geniune

@SuperLadyDanger 4 жыл бұрын

This made me even more of a fan of his!

@riyascorner9198 4 жыл бұрын

Manny Jacinto the smell enthusiast.

@thekaryodysseys6360 3 жыл бұрын

Yall somebody said manny jacinto and eddie redmayne in a film and I- we need it!!

@julieghim7846 3 жыл бұрын

What a gentleman!! takin’ one for the team, indeed

@AznAfroMan513 4 жыл бұрын

Cinemax's Warrior is fantastic, so cool that Manny gave it a shoutout and pleasantly surprised to learn that Dianne is his s/o

@dlmbs 4 жыл бұрын

5:51 Hold up! For the record, if it weren’t for Jason, Michael wouldn’t have decided to team up with the humans in the first place and the Soul Squad wouldn’t have convinced the judge about how messed up the old system was!!! And if it weren’t for him, Janet wouldn’t get to know what it’s like to be human!!