Tonatiuh Elizarraraz (; born January 3, 1993 or 1995), known professionally as Tonatiuh is an American actor, known for featuring in the series Vida (2018–2020), the American soap opera Promised Land (2022), and the film Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025).
Life Tonatiuh was born in Los Angeles to immigrant parents from Mexico. He grew up in the neighborhood of West Covina with his mother, older brother, and grandmother. His mother cut hair in a beauty salon to support the family.
He graduated from the University of Southern California School of Dramatic Arts.
Tonatiuh is queer and has spoken openly about the importance of authentic representation in media.
Career In 2021, Tonatiuh made his film acting debut in a minor role in the independent comedy film Shoplifters of the World. In 2024, he played a supporting role in the Netflix action thriller film Carry-On. He then starred alongside Jennifer Lopez and Diego Luna in Bill Condon's musical drama film Kiss of the Spider Woman, which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. He played Luis Molina, a jailed, gay window dresser. In a mixed review of the film, David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "In a head-turning breakout performance, [Tonatiuh] can flip from proud to humiliated, self-dramatizing to selfless, often within a single line reading".
Filmography
Film
Year Title Role Notes 2021 Shoplifters of the World Brian 2024 Carry-On Mateo Flores 2025 Kiss of the Spider Woman Luis Molina/Kendall Nesbitt 2025 Cosmo
Television Year Title Role Notes 2016 Jane the Virgin Javi 1 episode2018 Danny the Manny Mimi 3 episodes2017 Stargate Origins Motawk 1 episode 2018Kismet Himself Guest; Season 13: Episode 62018–presentThe Loud House Miguel (voice) 9 episodes2019 Chicago Med Sebastian Lopez 1 episode 2018–2020 Vida Marcos Recurring role2020 Drunk Bus Justin Hot Spot Carlos 1 episode2021–2022 Hidden Canyons Colby Cardenas Series regular2022 Promised Land Antonio Sandoval Series regular Angelyne Andre Casiano 1 episode
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