José Zúñiga is about to get burned…

The Honduran-born American actor is set to appear on an upcoming episode of USA’s Burn Notice, according to TVLine.

Zúñiga will play Vasquez, a “clever and sadistic” cocaine smuggler who doesn’t shy away from torture. Zúñiga’s character will be introduced in Episode 11 of the sixth season.

It’s the latest television role for Zúñiga, who has appeared on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, the short-lived NBC series The Event and Desperate Housewives.

He most recently appeared as General Benicio Flores on ABC’s new Shonda Rimes series Scandal.

In addition, Zúñiga has appeared on the big screen in Alive, Con Air and Twilight.

Burn Notice airs Thursdays at 9/8c on USA.

Tags: ABC, Alive, Burn Notice, Con Air, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Desperate Housewives, José Zúñiga, NBC, Scandal, Shonda Rimes, The Event, Twilight, USA Network

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