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Eli Vargas

ActorBorn February 22, 1992 (33 years)
At the tender age of eight, Eli Vargas began taking classes in voice, drums, and guitar at LAMusArt. From the start, Vargas’ passion for the arts was admirable and his talent notable. For over a decade, Vargas performed at the annual Stars for the Arts Benefit Concert as a featured soloist and ensemble member of the Youth Chorale. LAMusArt Executive Director, Isela Sotelo, recalls that Vargas was “one of the best singers our school has ever had!” In addition to his passion for music, Vargas has also cultivated a career in acting, starting with commercial and voice-over work to recurring roles in television and film. Some of his notable television credits include guest roles in Summerland, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Office, and, most recently, as a season-regular on the latest season of Arrested Development on Netflix. Despite his growing recognition in Hollywood, however, Vargas continues to maintain a balanced lifestyle, never foregoing quality time with friends, family, or music. Close friend Allen Casillas, a long-time music student of LAMusArt and frequent music collaborator, describes Vargas as “a level-headed and laid-back kind of person.”

Currently, Eli Vargas can be seen in cinema screens across the U.S. and Mexico, starring in the Diego Luna directed biopic film, César Chavez. Luna, who also began his artistic career at a young age, may be recognizable to moviegoers for his acting work in American and Mexican cinema, having starred in Y Tú Mamá También, Rudo y Cursi, The Terminal, and Milk. César Chavez is a biographical story of American hero-activist César Chavez, whose work and success to promote human rights for migrant farmworkers is lauded to this day. Vargas stars as Chávez’s oldest son, Fernando, and is joined on-screen by a diverse cast that features Michael Peña, America Ferrera, and Rosario Dawson.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • All Cheerleaders Die
  • Burning Bodhi
  • All Sorts

Known For

  • Other People
  • The Face of Love
  • The Last Day of Summer
  • All Sorts

Filmography

2021
All Sorts · as Diego
2016
Other People · as Del Taco Employee
2015
2014
Cesar Chavez · as Fernando Chavez
2013
2013
The Face of Love · as Bell Boy
2012
California Solo · as Julian
2008
True Jackson, VP (TV Series) · as Cast
2007
iCarly (TV Series) · as Cute Guy #1
2007
The Last Day of Summer · as Riley Johnson
2006
2006
You, Me and Dupree · as Aaron
2006
Holly Hobbie & Friends (TV Series) · as Cesar
2005
2005
The Comeback (TV Series) · as Drive Thru Employee
2005
The Office (US) (TV Series) · as Fast Food Worker
2004
Summerland (TV Series) · as Danny Luna
2003
Arrested Development (TV Series) · as Perfecto Telles / Mexican Teenager
2000
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV Series) · as Anthony Lopez

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