Your Guide to the Cast of ‘Mayans M.C.’

Wondering who's who in the 'Sons of Anarchy' spin-off? We have you covered.

Photos: FX ; Illustration: Dillen Phelps

Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes
Who is the actor?: J. D. Pardo
What's his deal?: EZ is a prospect in the Mayans motorcycle gang. He has long been a victim of cartel violence and wants to get vengeance. He is the protagonist and has only recently joined, after his release from prison.
Were they in Sons of Anarchy?: No.

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Emily Thomas
Who is the actress?: Sarah Bolger
What's her deal?: Emily is EZ's childhood sweetheart but they fell out when he went to prison. She moved on and is moving up in the world. Well, that depends on what your definition of "moving up" is.
Were they in Sons of Anarchy?: No.

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Obispo "Bishop" Losa
Who is the actor?: Michael Irby
What's his deal?: He is the president and founder of Mayans MC's Santo Padre Charter and an Iraq vet.
Were they in Sons of Anarchy?: No.

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Adelita
Who is the actress?: Carla Baratta
What's her deal?: A woman who, when she was a child, watched her family be killed by the Galindo cartel. She has a thirst for vengeance and serves as a de facto leader of a group of others who have been orphaned by violence.
Were they in Sons of Anarchy?: No.

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Johnny "El Coco" Cruz
Who is the actor?: Richard Cabral
What's his deal?: A full patch member of the Mayans MC, although he doesn't have any official rank. He too is a former soldier and a weapons expert.
Were they in Sons of Anarchy?: No.

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Che "Taza" Romero
Who is the actor?: Raoul Trujillo
What's his deal?: Vice presidente of Mayans MC, Santo Padre Charter.
Were they in Sons of Anarchy?: No.

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Michael "Riz" Arizia
Who is the actor?: Antonio Jaramillo
What's his deal?: He is a member of the group and he grew up on the border. Also, he is really into his hair. I get it.
Were they in Sons of Anarchy?: No.

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Miguel Galindo
Who is the actor?: Danny Pino
What's his deal?: Miguel is the son of Jose Galindo, the founder of the Galindo cartel, who we met in Sons of Anarchy. He is charming and an Ivy League grad.
Were they in Sons of Anarchy?: No.

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Felipe Reyes
Who is the actor?: Edward James Olmos
What's his deal?: An aging patriarch, and EZ and Angel's father. He is a local butcher and, aside from his sons, has no connection to the gang.
Were they in Sons of Anarchy?: No.

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Marcus Alvarez
Who is the actor?: Emilio Rivera
What's his deal?: President of the Mayans MC Oakland chapter and Bishop's cousin (the president of the Santo Padre chapter)
Were they in Sons of Anarchy?: Yes.

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Angel Reyes
Who is the actor?: Clayton Cardenas
What's his deal?: A full patch member of the Mayans and EZ's brother
Were they in Sons of Anarchy?: No.

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Neron "Creeper" Vargas
Who is the actor?: Joseph Raymond
What's his deal?: Creeper is an ex-junkie who joined the Mayans. He is very loyal albeit a bit unpredictable.
Were they in Sons of Anarchy?: No.

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Gilberto "Gilly" Lopez
Who is the actor?: Vincent "Rocco" Vargas
What's his deal?: A badass fighter who is generally good natured and rides with the Santo Padre chapter.
Were they in Sons of Anarchy?: No.

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Hank "El Tranq" Loza
Who is the actor?: Frankie Loyal Delgado
What's his deal?: A full patch member of the Mayans, charged with security. They call him "el pacificador".
Were they in Sons of Anarchy?: No.

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Kevin Jimenez
Who is the actor?: Maurice Compte
What's his deal?: A well respected DEA agent working to topple the Galindo cartel, namely, Miguel Galindo.
Were they in Sons of Anarchy?: No.

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