| Xolo Maridueña Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight | 66 kg |
| Date of Birth | June 9, 2001 |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Girlfriend | Hannah Kepple |
Xolo Maridueña is an American actor who started his acting career at a very young age by bagging gigs in several national-level commercials. Soon, he managed to bag an important role on the popular TV show, Parenthood. He is also known for having bagged the main role in the action drama web series, Cobra Kai, which is based on the iconic movie, The Karate Kid.
Born Name
Xolo Maridueña
Nick Name
Xolo
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Los Angeles, California, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Actor
Family
- Mother – She worked at a radio station.
- Siblings – Oshun Maridueña (Younger Sister)
Manager
Xolo Maridueña is represented by Osbrink Talent Agency.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
66 kg or 145.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Xolo Maridueña has dated –
- Jayka Noelle – According to media reports, Xolo has previously dated the Instagram model, Jayka Noelle. It was claimed that they had been spotted on dates by the media.
- Hannah Kepple (2018-2019) – As per his Instagram feed, he is in a relationship with Hannah Kepple.
Race / Ethnicity
Hispanic
He has Cuban, Mexican, and Ecuadorian ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Slight Body
Brand Endorsements
Xolo Maridueña has done endorsement work for the following brands –
- Nintendo Wii
- AT&T
- McCormick
- GoGurt
- Ford
- Verizon
- Epipen
- Target
- Lowe’s
- Save Mart/Lucky’s
- Payless Shoes
- Bandai Thundercats
- Sears
Best Known For
- Having played the leading role of Victor Graham in the NBC drama TV series, Parenthood from 2012 to 2015
- Being cast in the main role of Miguel Diaz in the comedy-drama web series, Cobra Kai
First Film
In 2013, he made his theatrical film debut in the comedy film, Dealin’ with Idiots.
First TV Show
In 2012, Xolo Maridueña made his first TV show appearance in My Brother’s Wedding episode of the popular drama TV series, Parenthood.
Personal Trainer
To prepare for his role in Cobra Kai, Xolo undertook special martial arts training. He trained daily for 3 months before the shooting of the show started. In fact, the show producers had provided him with 3 trainers to bring him up to the speed.
Also, he had to do stretching for at least an hour daily to become comfortable with the basic karate moves. He had to spend time on stunt training as well.
Xolo Maridueña Favorite Things
- Movie – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
- Fictional Character – Ferris Bueller
- Meal Of The Day – Breakfast
- Clothing Stores – Topshop, Zara, and Nordstrom Rack
- MLB Team – Los Angeles Dodgers
Source – SweetyHigh.com, Mr-Mag.com, HollywoodLife.com
Xolo Maridueña Facts
- If he hadn’t become an actor, he would have liked to give screenwriting career a try. He would also have loved to become a rapper.
- When he was 9 years old, he told his parents that he wanted to become an actor. His parents backed him right from the start and helped him bag an agent.
- In his very first audition, he nailed it and was cast in a national TV commercial for Sears. Soon, he was appearing in TV commercials for some of the most popular brands such as Target and Verizon.
- About a year after the start of his acting career, he was cast in the role of Victor Graham in the drama show, Parenthood.
- The Latina magazine has included him in the list featuring “50 Brightest Stars under 25”.
- He is bilingual and can fluently converse in English as well as Spanish.
- He has done extensive activism work for charities and foundations focused on youth and providing food to disadvantaged individuals and families.
- Xolo was included in the 2022 list of Forbes 30 Under 30.
Featured Image by Xolo Maridueña / Instagram
