FEATURED WORK

NETFLIX | 2021

MIXTAPE

Diego Mercado, named the first teen amputee actor cast by streaming giant, Netflix. Mercado portrays Steven Gonzalez, the wheelchair bound protagonist to the lead character Beverly Moody (Gemma Brooke Allen).

DHAR MANN | 2021

Teens Reject Disabled Runner

In this Dhar Mann viral video series, gives an emotional performance as Kyle, a disabled athlete who deals with being bullied by one of his teammates. With more than 22 Million views, Diego’s performance has made this short film one of the most watched videos in the series.

DHAR MANN | 2022

Teens Shame Disabled Soccer Player

Diego Mercado takes on the role of Alex, a young amputee soccer player who aspires to be like his idol Cristiano Ronaldo.

DHAR MANN | 2023

Step Dad Abandons Amputee Son

Diego Mercado Plays Darren, a young soccer player that is pushed to his limits for his love of soccer and is abadoned by his stepfather at a critical moment in his life.

DHAR MANN | 2023

POOR Mom SAVES DISABLED HOMELESS Teen

In this iconic Dhar Mann episode, Diego Mercado takes on the role of Pedro, a homeless disabled teen who is met with a series of life challenges only to be met with compassion by a young single mom.

DHAR MANN | 2023

San Antonio Zoo Lights Commercial

Check out Diego Mercado in this ad for the San Antonio Zoo during their holiday Zoo lights winter season.