Xolo Maridueña

Name	Xolo Maridueña
Image
Caption	Maridueña in 2024
Birth Name	Ramario Xolo Ramirez
Birth Date	2001-6-9
Birth Place	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	2012–present

Early life

Maridueña was born on June 9, 2001, in Los Angeles, California to Omar G. Ramirez and Carmelita Ramirez-Sánchez. He has four sisters. He is of Mexican, Cuban, and Ecuadorian descent. His birth name, Ramario, is a combination of Ramón and Mario, the names of his maternal uncles.

Maridueña grew up in the El Sereno neighborhood and attended El Sereno Middle School. When he was around 10 years old, Maridueña joined the CASA 0101 theater company where he trained as an actor and performed in his first productions. He later studied at Cathedral High School and Pasadena City College.

Career

Personal life

He practices the religion Ifá. He was previously in a relationship with his Cobra Kai co-star Hannah Kepple, from 2019 to 2022.

Filmography

Film

Television

Discography

Awards and nominations

References

• Civita, Alicia, September 7, 2022, Así hace historia en Hollywood Xolo Maridueña, el protagonista latino de 'Cobra Kai' y 'Blue Beatle', Los Angeles Times, April 3, 2023, live, 2023-04-03, es
• Xolo Maridueña - Actor, TV Insider, April 6, 2023, live, February 15, 2023
• 2024-07-23, After 'Cobra Kai,' Xolo Maridueña is ready for his next challenge, 2024-09-29, Los Angeles Times, en-US
• Cobra Kai's Xolo Maridueña Shares His "Firsts", live, October 2, 2022, October 2, 2022
• Xolo Maridueña, April 25, 2018, Martial Arts & Action Entertainment, September 4, 2018, March 1, 2021, live
• Molina, Alejandra, 2023-08-20, 'None of us are as strong as all of us.' Xolo Maridueña's family, friends rally behind 'Blue Beetle', 2024-09-29, Los Angeles Times, en-US
• Ponce, Kisai, 2023-11-14, What Latino Superhero Xolo Maridueña Eats on His Day Off in East LA, 2024-09-29, Thrillist, en
• Cullins, Ashley, Galuppo, Mia, 2021-11-04, Next Gen Talent 2021: The Hollywood Reporter's Rising Young Stars Revealed, 2024-11-15, The Hollywood Reporter, en-US
• January 14, 2021, The Real Life Diet of Cobra Kai's Xolo Maridueña, Who Got a Crash Course in Karate, live, October 2, 2022, October 2, 2022
• Maglio, Tony, 2021-09-14, 'Cobra Kai' Stars Xolo Maridueña and Jacob Bertrand to Launch New Podcast (Exclusive), 2023-06-07, The Wrap
• 'Cobra Kai' Star Xolo Maridueña Explains Season 4 Ending and Teases 'Blue Beetle' Movie, January 11, 2022, October 2, 2022, live, October 2, 2022
• 'Cobra Kai' Star Xolo Maridueña on Being Cast as Blue Beetle for HBO Max: 'Representation is So Important', August 4, 2021, October 2, 2022, live, October 5, 2022
• Jackson, Angelique, 2023-08-17, 'Blue Beetle' Star Xolo Maridueña Reflects on His DC Superhero Journey: 'It's Taken My Whole Life to Prepare for This Moment', 2023-08-20, Variety, en-US
• Wang, Jessica, 2023-08-18, Xolo Maridueña pays homage to '90s hip-hop on debut single 'On My Way', 2023-08-20, EW.com, en
• Kroll, Justin, 2023-12-04, Diego Boneta, Al Pacino, KiKi Layne And Xolo Maridueña Among Those Starring In 'Killing Castro' From Director Eif Rivera And Romulus Entertainment, 2024-09-29, Deadline, en-US
• Taco Bell and Xolo Maridueña Help Bridge the Chicken Divide with the Cantina Chicken Menu, 2024-09-29, LBBOnline, en
• Mier, Tomás, 2024-10-10, See J Balvin Have a 'Great Day' With Demi Lovato, Jimmy Butler in Docuseries Trailer, 2024-10-15, Rolling Stone, en-US
• Trujillo, Jovita, 2025-07-19, Xolo Maridueña talks Rihanna, yellow flags, and the mystery under a Smurf’s hat, 2025-10-04, HOLA! USA, en-us
• Grobar, Matt, 2025-05-07, 'Blue Beetle's Xolo Maridueña & 'Matlock's Leah Lewis To Topline Indie Romance 'Dog Years' From Filmmaker Mary Bronaugh, 2025-05-08, Deadline, en-US
• Grobar, Matt, 2025-07-11, Dianne Wiest & Stockard Channing Returning For ‘Practical Magic 2’; Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña And Solly Mcleod Also Set, 2025-09-10, Deadline, en-US
• 'One Piece' Casts Xolo Maridueña As Portgas D. Ace In Season 3, Petski, Denise, November 5, 2025, Deadline Hollywood
• A Cobra Kai actor practices a religion that predicts the future, Market Research Telecast, 30 July 2023, 3 January 2022
• Xolo_Mariduena, 1033229641350230016, Hey. As a matter of fact, I am not Muslim (I practice The Ifa tradition) but appreciate and respect the teachings of the Prophet.
• Campbell, Nakeisha, 2024-08-06, Is Xolo Maridueña from 'Cobra Kai' in a Relationship? More on His Dating History, 2025-09-10, PureWow, en
• Grobar, Matt, May 7, 2025, ‘Blue Beetle’s Xolo Maridueña & ‘Matlock’s Leah Lewis To Topline Indie Romance ‘Dog Years’ From Filmmaker Mary Bronaugh, May 20, 2025, Deadline
• Pineda, Rafael Antonio, Netflix Unveils Sakamoto Days Anime's New Teaser, English Dub Cast, Anime News Network, January 9, 2025, January 9, 2025
• Petski, Denise, January 22, 2025, 'Invincible' Adds Aaron Paul, Simu Liu, Kate Mara, 6 More To Season 3 Voice Cast, January 23, 2025, Deadline
• Gardner, Chris, Impact Awards to Honor George and Mayan Lopez, Colman Domingo, Francia Raisa and Yvett Merino, The Hollywood Reporter, August 31, 2022, Penske Media Corporation, December 28, 2022, December 28, 2022, live

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