Xolo Maridueña - Actor
Age: 24
Country: United States Occupations:
Actor
Xolo Maridueña (born June 9, 2001) is an American actor best known for his breakout role as Miguel Diaz in the Netflix series Cobra Kai and for portraying the DC superhero Blue Beetle.
Raised in Los Angeles and of Mexican, Cuban, and Ecuadorian descent, Maridueña began his career as a child actor, notably playing Victor Graham in the NBC drama Parenthood. He made history in 2023 as the first Latino actor to lead a live-action superhero film in the title role of Blue Beetle.
Key Highlights & Recent Projects:
Cobra Kai: He has been a series lead since 2018, evolving from a bullied teenager into a skilled martial artist.
DC Universe (DCU): He is set to reprise his role as Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle in an upcoming animated series expected to premiere in 2026.
Voice Acting: He provided the voice for Brainy Smurf in the 2025 Smurfs animated film.
One Piece (Netflix): He was recently cast in the high-profile role of Portgas D. Ace for the second season of the live-action One Piece series.
Podcasting: He co-hosts the popular podcast Lone Lobos with his best friend and Cobra Kai co-star, Jacob Bertrand.
Beyond acting, Maridueña is an avid photographer and has dabbled in music, releasing hip-hop tracks. He is widely recognized for his charismatic personality and his commitment to increasing Latino representation in Hollywood.