Indigenous Latino American actor. He is of Native Venezuelan and Native Dominican descent. Panchito Gómez, born on November 2, 1963, in New York City, USA, is an actor and voice actor. His acting career began in 1969 with a role on the television series Sesame Street , where he played the character Tarah. During the 1980s, he appeared in series such as St. Elsewhere Season 1 (1982) and Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985). In 1997, he played Young Abraham - Dino in the biographical film Selena , starring alongside Jennifer Lopez. In 2002, he won a Special Jury Prize at the 18th Sundance Festival for his role as Rodchenko in the drama film Manito , directed by Eric Eason. His other acting credits include television series such as CSI: Miami Season 2 (2003), Manito , and Piñero . He has collaborated with directors including Gregory Nava and Allison Anders. Primarily active in film and television, his work encompasses movies, television series, and voice acting.