Xolo Maridueña
Xolo Maridueña | |
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 Maridueña in 2021 | |
| Born | Ramario Xolo Ramirez June 9, 2001 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Cobra Kai Blue Beetle |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
Ramario Xolo Ramirez (born June 9, 2001),[1] known as Xolo Maridueña[2] (Spanish: [ˈʃolo maɾiˈðweɲa]), is an American actor. His roles include Miguel Diaz in the Netflix series Cobra Kai (2018–present), Victor Graham in the NBC series Parenthood (2012–2015), and Jaime Reyes / Blue Beetle in the upcoming superhero film Blue Beetle (2023).
Early life
Maridueña was born in Los Angeles, California. He is of Mexican, Cuban, and Ecuadorian descent.[3] He has four sisters.[4] His first name Ramario is a portmanteau of Ramón and Mario, the names of his maternal uncles.[2]
Career
Maridueña's first professional job was modeling for a Sears catalog.[4] He was 16 when he started acting in Cobra Kai in the main role of Miguel Diaz.[5]
With Jacob Bertrand, Maridueña co-hosts the Lone Lobos podcast, which debuted in September 2021.[6]
He said of his role as Blue Beetle, the first Latino superhero to star in a live-action film:[7] "The only thing that is on my mind right now is just the fact that he's Latino. I have so much pride in getting to be a part of this project... I think it's so important, and I don’t want to stand on the soapbox for too long but representation is so important."[8]
Personal life
Maridueña was romantically linked with Hannah Kepple, whom he started dating around 2019.[9] This lasted for about two years and in 2021, the couple broke up.
He is a practitioner of the West African religion Ifá.[10][11]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Dealin' with Idiots | Manny | |
| 2020 | Goodnight America | Steve | Short film |
| 2021 | #Whitina | Chris | Short film |
| 2023 | Blue Beetle | Jaime Reyes / Blue Beetle | Post-production[12] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2015 | Parenthood | Victor Graham | Guest (season 3), main (seasons 4–6) |
| 2013 | Major Crimes | Stefan Camacho | Episode: "Rules of Engagement" |
| 2016 | Mack & Moxy | Trooper Xolo | Episode: "S.T.E.M. Strong" |
| Rush Hour | Isaiah | Episode: "Captain Cole's Playlist" | |
| Furst Born | Shawn | Television film | |
| 2017 | Twin Peaks | Boy (1956) | Episode: "Part 8" |
| 2018 | Noches con Platanito | Himself | Game show |
| 2018–present | Cobra Kai | Miguel Diaz | Main role |
| 2019–2022 | Victor and Valentino | Andres | Voice |
| 2019–2021 | Cleopatra in Space | Zaid | Voice |
| 2020 | Fast & Furious Spy Racers | Lucas | Voice |
| 2021 | Wu-Tang: An American Saga | King Tech | Episode: "As High as Wu-Tang Gets" |
| 2021 | The Netflix Afterparty | Himself | Episode: "Cobra Kai" |
| 2022 | The Boys Presents: Diabolical | Aqua Agua | Voice, episode: "An Animated Short Where Pissed-Off Supes Kill Their Parents" |
| Batwheels | Snowy the Snowcrawler | Voice |
Video games
| Year | Title | Voice role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising | Miguel Diaz |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Imagen Awards | Best Young Actor/Television | Parenthood | Nominated |
| Young Artist Awards | Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series | Won | ||
| Best Performance in a TV Series - Supporting Young Actor | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | Imagen Awards | Best Young Actor/Television | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Cobra Kai | Nominated | ||
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice Summer TV Actor | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Streaming Series or Film: Teen Actor | Nominated | |
| 2022 | NHMC Impact Awards | Rising Star Impact Award[13] | Cobra Kai | Won |
References
- ^ "Xolo Maridueña - Actor". TV Insider. Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ^ a b Civita, Alicia (September 7, 2022). "Así hace historia en Hollywood Xolo Maridueña, el protagonista latino de 'Cobra Kai' y 'Blue Beatle'". Los Angeles Times (in Spanish). Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
- ^ "Xolo Maridueña". Martial Arts & Action Entertainment. April 25, 2018. Archived from the original on March 1, 2021. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
- ^ a b "Cobra Kai's Xolo Maridueña Shares His "Firsts"". Archived from the original on October 2, 2022. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
- ^ "The Real Life Diet of Cobra Kai's Xolo Maridueña, Who Got a Crash Course in Karate". January 14, 2021. Archived from the original on October 2, 2022. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
- ^ Maglio, Tony (2021-09-14). "'Cobra Kai' Stars Xolo Maridueña and Jacob Bertrand to Launch New Podcast (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
- ^ "'Cobra Kai' Star Xolo Maridueña Explains Season 4 Ending and Teases 'Blue Beetle' Movie". January 11, 2022. Archived from the original on October 2, 2022. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
- ^ "'Cobra Kai' Star Xolo Maridueña on Being Cast as Blue Beetle for HBO Max: 'Representation is So Important'". August 4, 2021. Archived from the original on October 5, 2022. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
- ^ Himanshu. "Is Cobra Kai Cast Xolo Mariduea Dating Hannah Kepple or Mary Mouser in Real Life?". thetoughtackle.
- ^ "A Cobra Kai actor practices a religion that predicts the future". Market Research Telecast. 3 January 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ @Xolo_Mariduena (August 25, 2018). "Hey. As a matter of fact, I am not Muslim (I practice The Ifa tradition) but appreciate and respect the teachings of the Prophet" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Melendez, Marcos (July 18, 2022). "DC Comics' 'Blue Beetle' Wraps Production in Puerto Rico". Collider. Archived from the original on July 18, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ Gardner, Chris (August 31, 2022). "Impact Awards to Honor George and Mayan Lopez, Colman Domingo, Francia Raisa and Yvett Merino". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on December 28, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
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- 2001 births
- Living people
- Male actors from Los Angeles
- American male actors of Mexican descent
- American people of Cuban descent
- American people of Ecuadorian descent
- American male television actors
- American male film actors
- American male voice actors
- American male child actors
- Hispanic and Latino American male actors
- 21st-century American male actors