Manny was the leader of Smurf’s gang of ruthless career criminals in 1977 and 1984, but what became of him after this character-defining role on Animal Kingdom? Did the actor who played him ever have another acting role? Did he remain in Australia or move back to his native country, Mexico? The answers to these questions are revealed here. What Happened to Young Manny After Animal Kingdom?
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The Real Life Story Behind Anson
Anson Hodge and Carlo Antonaci are two mobster brothers who were sentenced to life in prison for murder, kidnapping, extortion and racketeering. They have been involved in a long-standing vendetta with rival mobsters Joe and Joey Russo which has led to numerous acts of violence. Anson is portrayed by Jake Weary (who had previously guest starred as Tariq ‘Spider’ Haywood on season one) in seasons 2–4; he is later written out of the show after being arrested for his crimes.
Did Anson Get Away With Murder?
Today, Rigo Sanchez makes his living as a full-time painter and portrait artist. After Animal Kingdom, Sanchez filmed several small roles in movies and TV series. He also lent his voice for minor characters in popular video games such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Diablo III: Reaper of Souls (as Leoric), The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (as Eorlund Gray-Mane), Destiny 2 (as Xûr), Middle-earth: Shadow of War (as Dark Talion) and various others.

In 2010 he had a cameo role in Star Wars Battlefront II (originally released in 2005). However, despite making appearances on TV shows like My Name Is Earl and Lost, Sanchez hasn’t landed any major roles since then.
Where Is He Now In 2018?
Rigo Sanchez portrayed young version of gang leader Manny Ribero in Animal Kingdom (2017-). Rigo played adult version in 2 episodes: The Horse (S4E1) and Blackout (S5E8). Unfortunately, you didn’t see him on screen that much. But where is he now in 2018? One thing for sure – if you know actor’s Instagram account, then it’s clear that he is living a charmed life with beautiful family… What else do we know about him? Rigo is 25 years old. He was born on May 22, 1993 in San Antonio, Texas.
Did He Go To Jail For Other Crimes?
Although we don’t see what happens to young Manny after his arrest in 1984, it’s safe to assume that he went away for a long time. The original script called for him to be sentenced to 16 years behind bars and at 19 years old, there’s a good chance that he served every single day of his sentence. This might explain why we haven’t seen him since 1992…but there could be another reason for his absence. I think it would be pretty hard for someone who just spent almost two decades in prison to just go back home without some major adjustment issues.

Where Is He Now In 2018?
In real life, Rigo Sanchez is a 46-year-old actor. However, he doesn’t just act—he’s a musician, writer and director as well. These days he’s also a photographer who specializes in female nudes. According to his Instagram page (@rigopatriot), his current goal is to express myself as clearly and beautifully as possible. The fact that Sanchez has another outlet for self-expression could explain why he hasn’t appeared on any recent episodes of Showtime’s dark crime drama; however, if you take a look at his photos (especially those of him in some compromising positions with women), it seems pretty obvious that acting wasn’t exactly on Sanchez’s mind when he booked his very first gig.
When did he become a cop
The 2017 season of Animal Kingdom showed what happened to Smurf’s gang of ruthless career criminals, who were rounded up by cops in 1977. But one thing that wasn’t addressed was what happened to young Manny. While Rigo Sanchez was only an extra on season five (and only appeared twice), many fans are curious about how his character’s life panned out. The question is: How did he go from being a criminal at 15 years old, and following that up with petty theft, car theft and robbery at 16 and 17, until he eventually became a police officer at age 32?
When did he get married
Rigo Sanchez has been married twice. He was first married from 1988-1995 to Stephanie Ernst and then from 2002-2011 he was married to Rachel Griffiths. He has two daughters with his second wife, one named Everly. Rigo also has two brothers and one sister. His brother Santiago played a young Hector in season four of Sons of Anarchy.

When did he join AA
The extent of Rigo Sanchez’s acting career is limited, but he certainly enjoyed it while it lasted. The actor has only starred in three TV series, including Animal Kingdom and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. While his role as Scurf in Animal Kingdom was one of his most memorable roles, it looks like Sanchez moved on from acting after 2013. But just where has he been since then?
Where does he live now
While we may never know what happened to youngster Manny after The Smurfs finally found happiness as members of The Smurf Village, there are a few clues that let us know what happened. First, in A Very Smurfy Christmas, when Gargamel and Azrael arrive in New York City, they ask people if they’ve seen a young boy named ‘Manny’. Second, in Season 3 Episode 1: Smurfily Ever After, Patrick is sitting on a park bench feeding pigeons. He is startled by an old man who yells at him for being so close to his pigeons. Patrick shouts back at him saying it’s not his fault that he has such horrible eyesight.