Welcome to Néstor Carbonell Central the official fansite for Emmy winning actor & director, Néstor Carbonell. You may remember him from his role as Luis Rivera in Suddenly Susan, as the ageless & enigmatic Richard Alpert in Lost, or as stoic Sheriff, Alex Romero in Bates Motel. His other roles include his Emmy winning guest appearance in Shogun as Vasco Rodrigues, the Dark Knight Trilogy, as well as numerous voice acting credits. In addition to acting he has stepped behind the camera to direct, produce, and screen write. Néstor currently co-stars in The Morning Show as Yanko Flores
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March 05, 2024 Gallery Update - Television

The third episode of Shogun dropped last night and what an episode, it was great to see Rodrigues repay his debt to Blackthorne for rescuing him while also trading barbs with him in the process. The gallery has been updated with screencaps of the episode as well as behind-the-scenes photos shared by dialect coach, Tony Alcantar.

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March 05, 2024 News - Podcast - Television

Host Emily Yoshida and guests break down episode 3 of FX’s Shōgun. Featuring showrunner Justin Marks, actor Nestor Carbonell “Rodrigues,” stunt coordinator Lauro David Chartrand-Del Valle and production designer Helen Jarvis. Listen in as Yoshida and guests explore the skills required to be a great samurai, how to drown on camera, and what it takes to build 16th century ships.

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February 29, 2024 Gallery Update - Television

Finally, after 2 years Shogun has been released on FX/Hulu with its first 2 episodes dropping on February 27th! Nestor’s role as the salty sailor, Vasco Rodrigues’ (and his colorful introduction) is best summed up by Entertainment Weekly: “Blackthorne’s insult-driven friendship with fellow sailor Vasco Rodrigues (Nestor Carbonell, sporting a prodigious beard and radiating swagger) provide some of Shōgun’s funniest moments in the first few episodes.” The gallery has been updated with screencaps from the first 2 episodes as well as a Behind the Scene photo from Nestor. In addition to photos visit the press library to read the various reviews that have been released.

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On February 24th, Nestor & Shannon attended the 30th Annual SAG Awards hitting the red carpet before attending the ceremony itself where he was nominated as a cast member of The Morning Show for best ensemble for a drama series.

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February 12, 2024 Gallery Update - News - Public Appearance

On February 9th, Nestor & his fellow Morning Show co-stars attended a screening of the season 3 finale at Paramount Studios. After the screening there was a panel with the audience followed by a reception.

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February 09, 2024 News

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January 16, 2024 Gallery Update - News - The Morning Show

Last night, Nestor & Shannon attended the Emmys Party hosted by Apple TV following the ceremony. The gallery has been updated with photos from the event.

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January 06, 2024 Gallery Update - News - Public Appearance

Last night, Nestor attended La Cena Los Angeles, which celebrates Latino success in film & television.