Reformed gang member-turned-storyteller, Manny Jimenez Sr. took his lived experiences of the streets and created Suspect Entertainment, a multi-service company that provided Hollywood with authentic Chicano culture for such movies as Training Day. His instincts guided him in the streets and now they guide him in storytelling.

Manny’s inspiring journey has led him to be the subject of numerous news stories on CNN, ABC, Fox, Telemundo, Univision, The NY Times, The LA Times and Entertainment Weekly. His gang prevention short films have over 5M views on YouTube and most recently Manny wrapped production on his TV pilot for Suspect Entertainment the Series.

Although working in the entertainment industry is Manny’s main endeavor, he has found his true purpose in life by guiding young people towards finding their passion and showing them that there is a better life without drugs and gangs.