Octavio Pisano is an American actor recognized for his role as Detective Joe Velasco on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. As Detective Velasco, he is a core NYPD detective investigating sexually-based crimes. His work on the show is his most notable to date.
2013: Acted in "El Quetzal de Jade"
In 2013, Octavio Pisano worked as a bouncer in the Spanish-language Guatemala-based action film "El Quetzal de Jade".
2014: Considered himself an expressionist painter
In 2014, Octavio Pisano considered himself an expressionist painter, conveying feelings in the moment.
2014: Starred in "If Loving You Is Wrong"
In 2014, Octavio Pisano starred as Julius Escada Jr. in the Oprah Winfrey Network prime-time soap opera "If Loving You Is Wrong".
2015: Birth of Daughter Olivia
In 2015, Octavio Pisano and his wife Jessica Christine Maria welcomed their daughter, Olivia.
2015: Acted in "Oro y Polvo"
In 2015, Octavio Pisano played Teo in the Dominican drug cartel movie "Oro y Polvo" (English: Powder and Gold).
2016: Acted in "Love Kills"
In 2016, Octavio Pisano played the leading role of Hector Estrella in the Dominican drama "Love Kills (Piedra de Sangre)", alongside Laura Harring and Bruce Davison.
2017: Starred in "If Loving You Is Wrong"
In 2017, Octavio Pisano continued starring as Julius Escada Jr. in the Oprah Winfrey Network prime-time soap opera "If Loving You Is Wrong", concluding his role in the series.
2017: Acted in "Badsville"
In 2017, Octavio Pisano played Flaco, a greaser biker gang member, in "Badsville", which premiered at the New York Latino Film Festival.
2018: Acted in "Go Crazy Go Mad"
In 2018, Octavio Pisano acted in "Go Crazy Go Mad", a micro-budget, rom-com-drama.
2019: Acted in "iLove"
In 2019, Octavio Pisano acted in "iLove", a six-part miniseries about the founders of a startup company.
2020: Acted in "After the Reign"
In 2020, Octavio Pisano acted in "After the Reign", a mockumentary.
September 23, 2021: Introduction to Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
On September 23, 2021, the character Joe Velasco, played by Octavio Pisano, was introduced to Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (SVU) in its 23rd season premiere.
2021: Acted in "Feral State"
In 2021, Octavio Pisano acted in "Feral State", a crime thriller.
2021: Appeared in "Coyote"
In 2021, Octavio Pisano appeared in the Paramount+ crime drama miniseries "Coyote", playing the role of Sultan.
2022: Acted in "Presence"
In 2022, Octavio Pisano acted in "Presence", a supernatural-or-psychological horror film.
2022: Appeared in crossover episodes of Law & Order: Organized Crime
In 2022, Octavio Pisano also appeared in three crossover episodes of the Law & Order: Organized Crime spin-off.
2023: Appeared in crossover episodes of Law & Order: Organized Crime
In 2023, Octavio Pisano also appeared in three crossover episodes of the Law & Order: Organized Crime spin-off.
2023: Directed and Produced "El Campo"
In 2023, Octavio Pisano wrote, directed, and produced the short film "El Campo".
2024: "El Campo" Premiered at Cannes Film Festival
In 2024, Octavio Pisano's short film "El Campo" premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
2025: Completed Boxing Drama "Wet Under Blue Sky"
In 2025, Octavio Pisano completed a boxing drama with the title "Wet Under Blue Sky", writing, directing, executive producing, and starring in it.
2025: Developing Scripts and a Book
In 2025, Octavio Pisano mentioned that he's developing two scripts and a film, along with working on a book.
2025: Departure from SVU Announced
In May 2025, it was announced that Octavio Pisano would not be returning to SVU as a series regular for the 27th season.
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