
René Mena was born in Sonsonate, El Salvador to parents Francisco & Rosa Mena. He is of Indigenous, Latinx and Middle Eastern descent. In 2011, René moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting and has since appeared in the TV Shows "Magnum P.I.", "The Mayans MC", "Hand of God", "Border Battles", "Kidding", "Tales of Titans", "The Story of God", "Soundtrack", "Crime Stoppers" and "Shameless." His films include "Bright", "Out Of Town", "Lola's Love Shack", "Lake Los Angeles", "I'm Not Him", "Wally's Will", "Buddy Solitaire", "Reminiscence" and "Intuitions" aka "Prescience." He is also an up-and-coming producer.

Shameless
TV • 2011

Magnum P.I.
TV • 2018

Obliterated
TV • 2023

Kidding
TV • 2018

Soundtrack
TV • 2019

Bright
MOVIE • 2017

Reminiscence
MOVIE • 2021

Blood Vessel
MOVIE • 2023

Adam the First
MOVIE • 2024

Aliens, Clowns & Geeks
MOVIE • 2021

The Confession
MOVIE • 2025

Prescience
MOVIE • 2019

Among Thieves
MOVIE • 2019

Martinez, Margaritas and Murder!
MOVIE • 2025

Dangerous Desires
MOVIE • 2023

Skeleton Coast
MOVIE • 2024

Drowning Echo
MOVIE • 2019

Lake Los Angeles
MOVIE • 2014