Miguel Gomez (born August 20, 1985) is a Colombian-American actor and rapper who has successfully transitioned from the hip-hop world to becoming a respected dramatic presence in television and film. Originally performing under the name Aztek Escobar, he made history as the first artist signed to Jay-Z’s Roc-La-Familia label in the mid-2000s. He later pivoted to acting, earning his breakout role as Augustin "Gus" Elizalde in the FX horror series The Strain (2014–2017). His performance as a street-smart survivor fighting vampires brought him widespread acclaim, which he followed with a notable role as the boxer Miguel "Magic" Escobar in the 2015 sports drama Southpaw and a series regular role as Ivan Ortiz on CBS's FBI: Most Wanted (2020–2022).