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.
Learn more no his web site -- vincentroccovargas.com
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[@aaroncalderon6928]

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

[@producTIMity]

Mental health is a real one. STOMP the stigmaaa!

[@nick_mophotos]

Real, honest and Powerful!

[@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.

[@roydog]

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

[@vramirez1221]

wow. this hit hard..

[@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.

[@Elmerman]

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

[@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

[@impala-wf2sd]

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

[@frankprettitore6192]

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

[@eNsaniTyfLg]

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

[@jonmichael92]

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

[@CarlosPerez-tv7rz]

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

[@gabrielmarks6369]

I am going miss this show like i already miss Sons

[@lookit87]

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

[@rockyrocamontes8972]

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

[@AGAPEFILMSFL]

Glad to call this man a brother and friend. Powerful

[@kellymarklong]

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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@cory0477]

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

[@mona31ize]

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

[@peterl2017]

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

[@pochi3583]

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

[@araw.tv6687]

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

[@keno2285]

You were always one of my favorite actors (still are can’t wait for szn 5) on Mayans MC no fucking joke! Now I see why you’re such a good actor, it all comes from the soul and heart deep down from your emotions. I have everlasting respect for your Rocco and I wish you all the best in life and I hope your situation mentally and with your son improve! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU!

[@carmanvaloze3699]

Great stories, well told! Thanks for what you do Jon!

[@jeffcordova9633]

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

[@dustinzellmer4342]

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

[@PabloCruise9398]

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

[@burtbun3689]

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

[@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 🇺🇸

[@papalou7171]

What a clip, Ty for your honesty

[@MS-ct1ty]

Genuine guy big up yourself

[@kennybibbs720]

Much respect sir. Thank you for your service.

[@WATCHDOG75]

Thank you for sharing this!!!

[@richardfiedler2201]

Awesome interview that was F-ING DEEP. I RESPECT

[@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 🙏🏼💙

[@nicholasallan9467]

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

[@jeffzaborowski6879]

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

Man, love your channel, love Rocco!!!

[@justiveamosa4912]

Him and Johnny Cruz my absolute favourite on Mayans

[@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

[@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

[@alessandrajackson3768]

I absolutely love this podcast

[@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….

[@jeffreyrivera1029]

Great interview!

[@trevorpowers6032]

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

[@ch1bryson]

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

[@SmellyWookie92]

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

[@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.

[@vahawaiian]

Vincent's this made me cry...

[@ovoxo456ovo4]

Jon on Mayans would have been dope

[@GoldSlash]

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

[@WeEnlisted]

Well deserved. Vince is one damn good dude.

[@jorgerivera9405]

What a crazy story of Rocco Vargas

[@traviskitchen3252]

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

[@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

[@ikeke0set625]

dope interview

[@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

[@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.

[@aphysique]

Blessings 👏 & Prayers to Vargas!!

[@Cypress93]

Real Ones Best Podcast 💪💪🤘

[@tonyelberg7814]

Nice guy, love the show ashame its finished now

[@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.

[@maxxx832]

That was deep keep ur head up bro

[@TheGruffness]

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

[@martinez209]

Damn it! Hope you pull through brotha!

[@BrianClunie]

Well explained!

[@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.

[@thetommyandbobbyshow]

Hell yeah Rocco!!!!👏🏼🙏🏼👏🏼🙏🏼🔥👊🏼

[@bigxkaliber]

That's awesome!

[@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.

[@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.

[@danielcollins4791]

Love this guy he's so humble 😄

[@DeadRIPKK]

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

[@Pharoyar]

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

[@jaybryant552]

We need the full interview

[@soundmadeit91]

Wow that burnt family story had me 😮😢

[@stevenwatson5244]

They should have done more with his character

[@Elmont-Rules13]

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

[@blancoynegrofoto]

Respect

[@tsumnerbmw]

Damn! That got me.

[@bigjaytheviking7589]

FUCK YEA IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS TO DROP

[@zacharygossett5136]

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

[@michaelreyes9473]

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

[@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...

[@josephdaniels7489]

Where’s the full podcast!?

[@gavincanaday5800]

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

[@soopsammich4533]

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

[@birdbangbobaruni]

Wow he a real one

[@fabfrenchies1974]

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

[@artistic93]

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

[@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 😂

[@MasonBallowe]

Rocco is the man.

[@jacobharris954]

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

[@seniramthaboss868]

Semper Fi Brother

[@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 👍