Pizza Hut Lounge at 2019 Comic-Con International: San Diego
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 20: Xolo Mariduena of 'Cobra Kai' attends the Pizza Hut Lounge at 2019 Comic-Con International: San Diego on July 20, 2019 in San Diego, California. Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Pizza Hut

Living up to the meaning of his name, Xolo Maridueña has become one of the brightest stars of today for his role in the series 'Parenthood' and as 'Miguel Diaz' in Netflix's 'Cobra Kai.'

According to Xolo, his anime originated from an indigenous language, Nahuatl, which is still spoken by millions of people who have Uto-Aztecan origins. He added that 'Xolo' means North Star or Sirius, known as the brightest star in Orion's belt.

'Cobra Kai' is one of the top viewed series on Netflix and has received several nominations and awards. The series was based on the 'Karate Kid' film series and was welcomed positively by many.

Who Is Xolo Maridueña?

According to Famous Birthdays, Xolo was born on June 9, 2001 as Romário Xolo Maridueña. While he was born in Los Angeles, Xolo has always been proud of his Ecuadorian, Cuban, and Mexican descent.

During his first years as an actor, Xolo showed potential and natural talent, leading him to secure several roles to start his career. He is also known to have good relationships with his co-stars, especially Jacob Bertrand and Mary Mouser. In 2019, Xolo started dating his co-star Hannah Kepple, which the latter confirmed during a Paleyfest Panel, Heavy.com reported.

Xolo started his acting career in 2012 when he first became part of 'Parenthood,' a comedy-drama series about the Braverman clan. The series became a huge hit and fueled the success of Xolo's career.

With his career booming, Xolo Maridueña's net worth also boomed. At the young age of 9, Xolo landed his first silver screen debut with a role in Jeff Garlin's 'Dealin' with Idiots.' In the same year, the young actor also played a guest role in 'Major Crimes,' a police procedural series.

However, it was not until 2018 when Xolo's career skyrocketed when he was cast as 'Miguel Diaz' in 'Cobra Kai.' The Netflix series has been widely popular and has received several nominations, including Teen Choice Awards and the Emmy Awards.

According to Techradar, Xolo is expected to return in Cobra Kai's fourth season by the last quarter of 2021.

In 2019, Xolo also became a voice actor for the Cartoon Network animated series 'Victor and Valentino.' Moreover, Xolo's voice also starred in streaming service Peacock's 'Cleopatra in Space' animated series.

Xolo Maridueña's Networth

Due to his successful career, the 20-year-old actor has been estimated to be worth around $2 million as of January 2021, Glamourfame.com reported.

While most of his income is from his acting career, Xolo is also known to be a game streamer on Twitch and has gained online support on his channel Xolo Crunch.

Xolo Maridueña: Awards and Nominations

At an early age, Xolo's career has already been successful. He has received several nominations and awards since his career took off.

In 2014, he was nominated as Best Young Actor/Television in the Imagen Awards for his role in Parenthood. In the same year, he was also nominated for two Young Artist Awards, Best Performance in a TV Series - Supporting Young Actor, and Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series - which he bagged home.

In 2019, He was nominated as Best Performance in a Streaming Series or Film: Teen Actor in the Young Artists Awards for his performance in Cobra Kai.

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Written by Jess Smith

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