Hey. I’m Manny.
Manny Tijerina is a Mexican American actor from Houston, TX. He is currently finishing up his senior year at The University of Oklahoma, a few weeks away from graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Performance. He is a proud first-generation graduate. After his summer plans, he will move to New York City in July to pursue his career.
Manny is known by his peers and mentors as a sharp and ruminative actor with a powerful, dynamic voice. With versatility across styles and techniques, he consistently delivers compelling and nuanced performances.
In his free time, he enjoys long walks with a podcast, a stormy night in with his kindle, or trying a new recipe. He is a devoted music lover, instrumentalist, and songwriter. His favorites are Elton John, SZA, The Beatles, Sufjan Stevens, Frank Ocean, Joni Mitchell, Queen, and Adam Guettel. He also works as an audition coach and acting instructor for Liz Carr Training in Tulsa, OK.
Up Next:
Manny will play PHOENIX in Jagged Little Pill at Slow Burn Theatre Co. Rock On!
Jun. 13-28
“Mark my words….Manny will be a major Broadway Star [...] I have seldom seen a young actor assume such a large and complex role with such confidence, maturity and comprehension of emotions. Peerless, clear, and spot on. When Manny is on that stage, he is LIVING every line, lyric, beat and pause! And, he’s TWENTY!!!!”
“The University of Oklahoma junior took on the lead role in the with remarkable aplomb, boasting a voice, look and presence that made it seem that he was simply born to play the part.”
“The young Manny Tijerina blows the roof off the Civic Center with every song and every fist on the table. [...]
It’s honestly easy to see him heading to Broadway after graduation. He feels born to play and sing this role.”
