Jesse Medeles
Jesse Medeles is a dynamic Indigenous Latino American actor, recording artist, and performer whose career spans music, film, and television. Born and raised in Laredo, Texas, Jesse grew up working the crop fields with his family, experiences that shaped his artistic voice and passion for songwriting and storytelling. He is fluent in both English and Spanish and draws heavily on his Native Mexican-American roots to inform his work across multiple mediums. As an actor, Jesse has appeared in notable television shows such as NCIS: Origins, Coyote, Chase, and Friday Night Lights, and in films including Snitch, Alone Yet Not Alone, One Heart, and Dirty Lies. His on-screen presence and versatility have positioned him as a rising talent with an authentic voice and emotional depth. Parallel to his acting career, Jesse has built a strong foundation in music. After moving to Los Angeles in 2013, he began recording with award winning music producers. His bilingual music blends pop, rap, cumbia, Indian rhythms, and Tejano influences, and he has released several independent singles including "En el Aire", "Amor" and "Sucia." Jesse has opened for Euro-Latina American music icons Ana Bárbara, Ivy Queen, and Belanova, performing for crowds of over 90,000. His musical momentum and passionate fanbase earned him a spot as one of Billboard's Indigenous Latino American Artists on the Rise. Raised by a single grandmother after a turbulent childhood, Jesse overcame poverty, instability, and personal trauma. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, he faced a serious health scare that nearly left him unable to walk. During recovery, he channeled his energy into new music and began developing a television pilot based on his life story. With a growing list of screen credits, a fiercely loyal following, and a powerful personal narrative, Jesse Medeles continues to carve his path in entertainment as a boundary-pushing Indigenous Latino American artist and actor with a story worth telling.