MANNY TIJERINA
HEY! I’M MANNY.
Manny Tijerina is an actor from Houston, TX. He is currently a senior at the University of Oklahoma, one semester away from graduating with a BFA in Musical Theatre Performance. After graduation, he plans to move to New York City to pursue his career.
In his free time, he enjoys long walks with a podcast, a night at the movies, and trying a new recipe. He is a devoted music lover, and a skilled instrumentalist and songwriter. His favorites are Elton John, Sufjan Stevens, Frank Ocean, Joni Mitchell, Queen, and Adam Guettel.
Some favorite credits include Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys (Lyric Theatre, OK), Rooster in Annie (American Gothic Performing Arts Festival), & Chip Tolentino in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The University of Oklahoma.
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“The University of Oklahoma junior took on the lead role with remarkable aplomb, boasting a voice, look, and presence. ”
“I have seldom seen a young actor assume such a complex role with such confidence [...] Peerless, clear, and spot-on.”
“I believe (Manny Tijerina) will be THE Frankie Valli that others will be compared against in time[...] BY FAR the best.”
“Manny Tijerina blows the roof off the Civic Center with every song [...] He feels born to play this role.”
The 25th ... Spelling Bee - Chip Tolentino | OU | 2025
Rent - Gordon, (Roger U/S) | OU | 2024
Annie - Rooster | American Gothic | 2025
Young Frankenstein - The Hermit | OU | 2025
Assassins - Giuseppe Zangara | OU | 2023
Jersey Boys - Frankie Valli | Lyric Theatre of OK | 2024
Jesus Christ Superstar - Parable, (Peter U/S) | OU | 2023
Crazy For You - Mingo | OU | 2024