Emanuel Borria is a Los Angeles based actor/producer who starred in the award winning short film EATER by STRANGER THINGS creators The Duffer Brothers. An accomplished actor with over 150 national commercials and numerous guest-starring roles on television shows such as NCIS, NCIS: HAWAII, NCIS: LA, BOSCH, 911, THE GARCIAS, and S.W.A.T., Emanuel brings versatility, heart, and authenticity to every performance. Trained in acting since the age of 10, he honed his craft throughout middle and high school before earning a BA in Acting from California State University, Fullerton.

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Known for his ability to excel in both comedic and serious roles, he has been praised for his range and the depth he brings to each character. As an ethnically ambiguous, Spanish-speaking actor, Emanuel is proud to connect with diverse audiences and bring authenticity to a wide variety of roles.

While he thrives in front of the camera, he is equally passionate about storytelling behind the scenes. Driven by a desire to create impactful projects, he aspires to produce work that resonates, from stage to screen.

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Along with producing original sketches and short films via his production company 1M Productions, Inc., he also helped develop and starred in COMPANY CAR, a SUBARU sponsored web series from Wong Fu Productions which has garnered more than 4 million combined views on YouTube. He also helped create and co-starred in MR. SOULMATE, an improvised series from actor/producer Ki Hong Lee (THE MAZE RUNNER).

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Recently, Emanuel co-produced and had a supporting role in GRETA, a short film commissioned by Switchyard Magazine and directed by his longtime creative partner, Benjamin Font. GRETA had its World Premiere at the 40th Boston Film Festival and International Premiere at Paris Film Art Festival. GRETA was also featured in the 2025 Hollywood Shorts Fest.

In late 2025, he can be seen in a recurring guest star role in the upcoming final season of a HIT NETFLIX SERIES.

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Off set, Emanuel cherishes his role as a husband and father to a talented 11-year-old actress (Birdie Borria), finding inspiration in guiding the next generation of artists. Whether portraying a heartfelt drama or a laugh-out-loud comedy, his mission is simple: to craft performances that move, entertain, and inspire.