Noel Albert Gugliemi[1] is an American actor best known for his portrayals of Southern Californian gangsters.

Although not raised in poverty, he turned to gang life in his late teenage years.

[5] In 2001, at age 29, Gugliemi played Hector in The Fast and the Furious, which boosted his career.

Gugliemi is a Christian and began delivering motivational speeches at churches, schools and businesses in 2018.

Although he often plays gangsters, Gugliemi discourages young people from involvement in such activity.