How Rocco Vargas got his role on Mayans MC

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Vincent "Rocco" Vargas is an actor, producer, and writer known most recently for his role on Mayans MC. Rocco served three combat deployments with the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. Vargas also served as an infantry Drill Sergeant. He then left active duty and entered the reserves with the rank of Sergeant First Class. After leaving active duty, Vargas worked in special operations as a medic with the Arizona Department of Corrections and then the U.S. Border Patrol.
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[@aaroncalderon6928]

Thank you for all your service and contributions Mr Vargas, You are a REAL ONE

[@marksimmons3093]

Read about this man’s service to our country in the book “The Twenty-Year War.” Thank you for your service sir! 🙏🇺🇸

[@BonnChnd]

Sir? What? He worked for a living!!

[@marksimmons3093]

@@BonnChnd He served our nation in the US Army before becoming an actor. Anyone who’s ever willingly served deserves being addressed as “Sir” or “Ma’am” in my book. I think it’s called being respectful.

[@producTIMity]

Mental health is a real one. STOMP the stigmaaa!

[@dustinzellmer4342]

Thanks for your service big dog my favorite character on Mayans.

[@nick_mophotos]

Real, honest and Powerful!

[@roydog]

He is the most genuine person, you can tell he is a good guy. Thank you for your service and sacrifice

[@MattatYAHah]

There's always such a real element in his character on Mayans MC.. him and Coco... was just so real.. God Bless you Rocco!!! You're lowkey the best character left on Mayans and im glad they gave you your own story. There's something very real and important about your character. It touches the viewers because we all have a friend, family member or acquaintance that reminds us of Rocco.. love ya big dawg keep fighting the good fight brother

[@frankprettitore6192]

Stay strong Brother and Thank you from a grateful American...Plus I think your great on Mayans...

[@kennybibbs720]

Much respect sir. Thank you for your service.

[@eNsaniTyfLg]

thank you for serving. hits home like crazy. never got change to serive but have trauma like crazy.

[@gabrielmarks6369]

I am going miss this show like i already miss Sons

[@loganfrey_]

The story about his son being afraid of him and possibly being the reason he moved out is so heartbreaking. I hope in time he can learn to better understand the issue he's facing.

[@impala-wf2sd]

Love the Rawness of this. It cuts deep...

[@FlyMc9]

This man shows every side of what it’s like trying to be a GREAT man in todays society. A protector, caregiver, provider, lover, partner, father, etc. Respect is earned and he’s earned every penny!!! 💯🔥 keep doing what you’re doing

[@jonmichael92]

great story. I have been acting for 10 plus years and to hear that is motivation!

[@kellymarklong]

God bless you, Vincent. Thank you for your service and thank you for sharing your story, brother. Army veteran myself. Desert Storm.

[@AGAPEFILMSFL]

Glad to call this man a brother and friend. Powerful

[@CarlosPerez-tv7rz]

Keep your head up Rocco. .thank you guys for this episode. It really touched my soul. Love from the 209

[@pochi3583]

Wow man I’m very impressed did not expect him to be this well versed no wonder he still on

[@vramirez1221]

wow. this hit hard..

[@cory0477]

Great interview. Rocco is a great person and does a lot for the veteran community.

[@lookit87]

He has many parallels to the character he plays, a great man.

[@mona31ize]

Mad respects to a veteran warrior. . 👏👏👏👏👏. You are the glue that keeps the characters together .

[@rockyrocamontes8972]

Vargas thank you for your cervix. Best of luck to you Bruh, I'm always glad for veterans who make good.

[@burtbun3689]

This man is a true warrior. Thanks Brother, and thanks to Jon for always featuring such awesome, real guests with real stories.

[@BlessedEternally374]

BRO I hope this helps. EMDR treatment helped me reconcile the traumatic shit from the past. The unpredictability has subsided and have found peace with it. SEMPER FI.

[@nicholasallan9467]

Thank you for your service! We all love you and thank you for your service!

[@araw.tv6687]

Thank you John for bringing us attitude from people we would other not know about

[@ricardochavarriajr.7470]

I actually met vargas wen he was working as US Border patrol...very cool bro, thank u for ur service on both military n law enforcement...hooah brother 🇺🇸

[@ItsBlueFusionYT]

This just gives me a lot of hope that anything can happen! From making small movies on KZbin, having fun acting and enjoying the full experience it brings. TO. Being on one of the most famous shows and universes we can watch! Its a blessing that, as an up coming actor myself. The possibilities are endless. Thank You Jon!!

[@jeffzaborowski6879]

Rocco is a beast! On mayans and real life. Thank you for your service to OUR Country

[@PabloCruise9398]

Damn, wasn't expecting that rawness. Big respect to that man.👊

[@peterl2017]

He looks so different, wouldn’t even recognize him. Loved the character.

[@trevorpowers6032]

love this show I immediately noticed the sponsorship w/ sun warrior. Hands down, it's in the top 3 of best protein powders out there, and I've tried them all

[@SmellyWookie92]

Love Rocco! Been following him since he was on the podcast Drinkin Bros.

[@justiveamosa4912]

Him and Johnny Cruz my absolute favourite on Mayans

[@Steven-ur8rg]

I know Vargas from the mil and he is a stand up guy. The shit he says at the end of the interview is straight truth for a lot of us crusty veterans.

[@nightmare-actual]

Never crusty. Always appreciated by is real ones. I did 8 years or so as a civilian in suicide hotline for veterans.

[@hectormorales5306]

​@Nightmare -ACTUAL thank you for being there. It's hard to understand. We are all human and this life will test us.

[@papalou7171]

What a clip, Ty for your honesty

[@scorpion1a647]

Your part in Mayans is wonderful. I love your enthusiasm, dedication and the constant learning of your craft. Keep that going ! Brother, its one day at a time so continue your journey. Scorpion 1A Combat MP Iraq- 2003/2004

[@Josiah_Sanchez8]

Best of luck to you and your Fam brotha may you continue to get the best opportunities out there and everything works out with you and your son God doesn’t put us through anything we cannot overcome 🙏🏼💙

[@ch1bryson]

Dam got me tearing up.. as a father that's the worst feeling in the world, thanks for your service.

[@MS-ct1ty]

Genuine guy big up yourself

[@DeadRIPKK]

Thank you for your service!!!! Mr. Vargas. For all you've done.

[@LMarshall73]

I've been following Rocco since he was appearing in MBest11x videos, hosting the Drinkin' Bros podcast, Range 15, and even met him briefly at the Drinkin' Bros live event in Denver several years ago. Super humble and polite guy.

[@hotelalphawhiskeykilogrunt7925]

So glad he got the role he was one my favorite characters always awesome his loyalty to his friends and brothers but he also never would betray the club when it came to nut up time his emotions was flowing in the finale you could see I kept thinking he’s gonna let go of EZ and defend him but he didn’t epic acting

[@alessandrajackson3768]

I absolutely love this podcast

[@vahawaiian]

Vincent's this made me cry...

[@rw3619]

Thank you for everything man and I’m sorry you go through that. I have watched you since the beginning on KZbin and Mayans and you are one of my hands down favorites. Thank you for your service and thank you for entertaining me now. I wish you the best.

[@hardtargettailor4123]

MR. VARgas literally picked up the phone for me when I was in the shit in my head and I was at the v a in Illinois getting refused treatment

[@jeffcordova9633]

Gonna miss Vincent playing Gilley.. he’s been the one of the baddest guys in the show.

Man, love your channel, love Rocco!!!

[@trevorpowers6032]

come to think of it, Rocco would be a perfect addition to the upcoming Punisher series...

[@GoldSlash]

Damn mad respect always liked the character on Mayans but this man in real life is a true warrior.

[@traviskitchen3252]

Great guy right here…good things happen to hard working good people 😎🤘🏻

[@WeEnlisted]

Well deserved. Vince is one damn good dude.

[@aphysique]

Blessings 👏 & Prayers to Vargas!!

[@jorgerivera9405]

What a crazy story of Rocco Vargas

[@Ymh69969]

Vargas and Cabral need an episode together

[@zakhilliard8153]

Add creeper

[@dwayne9486]

Wow he’s dropped some lbs, he’s a great actor, Jon is a awesome listener….

[@StevelandCleamer]

So sick to see an OG Drinkin Bro on here 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@justjsse8917]

Dude straight up. Don't clean that carpet stain till I'm home 😂

[@SmellyWookie92]

Lmao that carpet stain. Still one of the best episodes.

[@richardfiedler2201]

Awesome interview that was F-ING DEEP. I RESPECT

[@WATCHDOG75]

Thank you for sharing this!!!

[@markmaguregui7286]

Your a true one brotha, I know all about them night terrors it's sucks and I get them every night and it sucks when I'm out of town and not knowing where I'm at or if my wife is near me...I went to Iraq 06-08 Mosul, Iraq with the CAV, I'm from El Paso TX and got stationed back home...Continue doing you brotha you played a great part in The Mayans and I've been following before to brotha...🙏💯❤️...Also I haven't seen my brothas and sistas in over 15 years and at the end of the month there all coming to El Paso TX so we can all see each other again...We keep in touch but need to see each other in person and release everything we went through....I know that burn smell brotha it's a smell that I will never forget....Stay Blessed...

[@OzzyInSpace]

That Mayans scene where he made the bed military style makes so much sense now... and was obviously natural to him. Certainly felt like it in that scene anyway.

[@lonetobefree5722]

Here in the UK i watched Mayans MC on the iplayer up to season 3. Currently waiting for season 4 to come out in the UK and i cannot wait!. I thoroughly enjoyed SOA and thought nothing could top the series however Mayans M.C hits the sweet spot for me.

[@otpeezy5788]

Wait until you watch the trash final season 😂

[@TheGruffness]

Shit, that took a turn. Thanks for sharing your story bro

[@thetommyandbobbyshow]

Hell yeah Rocco!!!!👏🏼🙏🏼👏🏼🙏🏼🔥👊🏼

[@ovoxo456ovo4]

Jon on Mayans would have been dope

[@Pharoyar]

Love this . . . thanks for these 11minutes. Would love to see all of it.

[@danielcollins4791]

Love this guy he's so humble 😄

[@Cypress93]

Real Ones Best Podcast 💪💪🤘

[@maxxx832]

That was deep keep ur head up bro

[@ikeke0set625]

dope interview

[@BrianClunie]

Well explained!

[@soopsammich4533]

Never thought one day the homie would be on a Bernthal podcast. Dope, stay up. ✌️

[@craigstichter6175]

We as civilians have no idea what these guys go through Sun-Sat week by week. Sensitivity to THESE warriors is so important and not the petty voices that hit us every day that they don't "feel" right in America. I could give 2 sh!ts for folks that 'claim' to suffer when our brothers and sisters truly did suffer for ALL of us.

[@jaybryant552]

We need the full interview

[@jacobharris954]

Can wait to see Jon back as the punisher, I am currently rewatching s2 of daredevil

[@DC4EVA]

Roccooooo!! Was pissed when they killed off coco!! Knew he woupd do a great job when i found out he was cast in Mayans M.C.

[@tonyelberg7814]

Nice guy, love the show ashame its finished now

[@bigjaytheviking7589]

FUCK YEA IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS TO DROP

[@martinez209]

Damn it! Hope you pull through brotha!

[@blancoynegrofoto]

Respect

[@Elmont-Rules13]

Big fan of Jon’s but REALLY the knit ski hat indoors 😂😂😂 I can’t …

[@stevenwatson5244]

They should have done more with his character

[@jeffreyrivera1029]

Great interview!

[@michaelreyes9473]

Steve Howey from Shameless was also on the Sons of Anarchy around the time when Bobby went no man

[@fabfrenchies1974]

Mr Vargas I am sorry you have these mental scars! Your going to feel better, I just know it.

[@soundmadeit91]

Wow that burnt family story had me 😮😢

[@zacharygossett5136]

He's a good man, and an even better father.

[@bryanluntz1603]

Cool stories Rocco Life can have some serious dimensions sometimes as well as new doors and avenues Depth of Life I guess Mayans is a great show Rocco Good to meet ya Jon always 👍

[@gavincanaday5800]

I’ve been watching him for a long time on KZbin with mat best

[@JB98199]

Can't wait for season 5. Gilly is the only one who has seen Issac Packer

[@anthonycampos8057]

EZs reign is going to be brutal.

[@zxJC34xz]

@@anthonycampos8057snooze fest of a season so far

[@anthonycampos8057]

@@zxJC34xz just like your comment 😴😴

[@birdbangbobarui]

Wow he a real one

[@lucianostevenjames]

Respect off top to John who is one of my favorite people and love the podacast. To my point i had the honor and privilege to make a short film with Vincent Vargas in Salt Lake City a few years back and Rocco is great great man the love and respect he showed me and being my first time in a movie giving me tips on acting. I played Big Casper if you remember me carnal just wanted to say thank you for being such a great person and treating me with respect.

[@bigxkaliber]

That's awesome!

[@tsumnerbmw]

Damn! That got me.

[@artistic93]

Takes a real man to be that open and admit the demons that haunted him.

[@josephdaniels7489]

Where’s the full podcast!?

[@MasonBallowe]

Rocco is the man.