Manuel Jude Baca Sr.

Born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Manuel (Manny) started acting at an early age and eventually joined the drama club in High School. After his family disagreed with his choice to study Theatre in College, he joined the Navy as an act of rebellion. While in the Navy the acting bug still bit hard and he was involved in the Camp Lejeune Playhouse and also attempted to start a theatre group aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Saratoga CV-60. After his time in the Navy he attended the University of New Mexico pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting. He transferred to Towson University in Maryland when his former wife started her medical residency. He received a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts in 2000 with an emphasis in acting and directing. As of 2010 he lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he is active in local theatre as well as the growing film industry in the state.