Manny Siverio, a New York-based Latino professional, has spent approximately 25 years making a name for himself in the film industry. As the eldest child of Efrain Siverio and Gladys Quintana, he was born on April 23, 1960, in Brooklyn, New York. Manny's early life was spent in Hatillo/Arecibo, Puerto Rico, where he was raised.
In 1980, Manny returned to New York and began working as a health club and martial art instructor. This background in martial arts has played a crucial role in his multifaceted career, connecting his various pursuits as a stunt coordinator, stuntman, 2nd unit director, actor, and writer. His martial arts training commenced at the age of 10 in 1970.
Throughout the years, Manny has developed a diverse martial arts background in Tae Kwon-Do, Boxing, Kick-Boxing, Kali, Grappling, and Wing Chun. He has applied his martial arts expertise to various fields, including physical fitness, bouncing, writing, film work, and dancing.
Manny founded the MCIA School of Fighting in Hatillo, Puerto Rico in the late 1970s, and later relocated it to New York City until the mid-to-late 1980s.
