Profile of Xolo Mariduena, Handsome Young Actor who Portrays the Newest Superhero Character 'BLUE BEETLE'

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Anjellia Alfina Verronica

The character Jaime Reyes in the DC superhero film, BLUE BEETLE, which will be released on August 16, 2023, is portrayed by a talented young actor named Xolo Mariduena. Having successfully played in films and popular series such as COBRA KAI (2018), his name is becoming more recognized and now attracts public attention due to his role in the film BLUE BEETLE.

Why not? The film BLUE BEETLE is eagerly awaited by superhero film fans, especially DC Universe fans, as it introduces the main character Jaime Reyes, a teenager who gains superpowers from a blue beetle. In addition, BLUE BEETLE is the first superhero film with a Latin main character in the DC Universe. And of course, this makes Xolo Mariduena the first Latin actor to play the lead role in a DC superhero film.

Behind his great acting talent, Xolo Mariduena is still young, born in 2001. In addition to his talent, his handsome appearance also captures public attention. Curious to know more about the profile and biography of Xolo Mariduena? Let's find out below, Klovers!

1. Profile and Biography of Xolo Mariduena

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His real name is Romário Xolo Ramirez, known as Xolo Mariduena, he is an American actor of Mexican, Cuban, and Ecuadorian descent. It is no wonder that his mixed heritage gives him a handsome appearance. He was born on June 9, 2001, in Los Angeles, California.

As for his educational background, Mariduena received his early education from Cathedral High School in California, graduated from high school, and joined Young Actors Space in California. Coming from an artistic family, he has an interest and desire to develop his talents in acting and singing. In 2020, he studied to further deepen his acting skills at the New York Film Academy for some time.

2. Career of Xolo Mariduena

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Mariduena started his career in the entertainment industry since he was young. In 2012, he played a significant role in the comedy-drama series PARENTHOOD and made several appearances on television playing characters or supporting roles in TV series like MACK & MOXY (2016), RUSH HOUR (2016), and films like DEALIN' WITH IDIOTS (2013)

His name became more famous when he became one of the main cast members in the action series on Netflix titled COBRA KAI, which is a remake of the film KARATE KID as Miguel Diaz in 2018. And now his next role is as the lead actor in the film BLUE BEETLE (2023) that is highly anticipated by the public. Through his Instagram account (instagram.com/xolo_mariduena), he expressed his gratitude for being able to portray one of the first Latin Superhero actors on the big screen.

3. Awards Achieved by Xolo Mariduena

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Xolo Mariduena has received several awards for his outstanding acting abilities. He won the "Young Artist Award" in 2014 in the category of Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series and was nominated for the same in 2019 in the category of Best Performance in a Streaming Series or Film.

He has also been nominated for the "Teen Choice Award" and the "Imagen Foundation Awards" multiple times in different categories.

So there is no doubt about Xolo Mariduena's acting and visual abilities, Klovers. If you're curious about Xolo Mariduena's acting in BLUE BEETLE, don't forget to watch this film, which will be released on August 16, 2023.

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