You may have discovered it in the series “Cobra Kai”, it is now on display since Wednesday of “Blue Beetle”. A look back at the career of comedian Xolo Maridueña.
Almost two months after the release of The Flash, a new DC Comics superhero is arriving on our screens. Directed by Angel Manuel Soto, Blue Beetle is the first superhero film whose protagonist is Latino. The feature film follows a young man just graduated, Jaime Reyes, who finds himself by chance in possession of the Scarab, an ancient relic of an extraterrestrial biotechnology. From then on, he is endowed with extraordinary armor and powers, which make him Blue Beetle.
In the shoes of this superhero, the general public discovers Xolo Maridueña, whose real name is Ramario Xolo Ramirez, an American comedian of Mexican, Cuban and Ecuadorian origin. Born in 2001, he made his debut on television. At the age of eleven, he landed a role in the series Parenthood, which he joined at the end of season 3 in the skin of Victor Graham, the adopted son of Julia and Joel Graham. It will be in the credits of the program until its end in 2015.
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He continues to appear in series (Rush Hour, Twin Peaks: The Return) and performs numerous dubbings of animated series (Fast and Furious: Spies in the race, Victor and Valentino).
In 2018, he found a recurring role on the small screen with Cobra Kai. This serial sequel to the cult Karate Kid is a great success on Netflix and allows those nostalgic for the 80s to rediscover the heroes of the initial film, Ralph Macchio (Daniel) and William Zabka (Johnny). Xolo Maridueña plays Miguel Diaz, a teenager who trains in karate with Johnny. The young actor is nominated for the Teen Choice Awards and the Young Artists Awards for his performance.
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“Cobra Kai”
With Blue Beetle, Xolo Maridueña holds the first major role of his film career. Originally intended for release on the HBO Max platform, the feature film has finally been visible in theaters since August 16.
A dream come true for the actor: “The only word that comes to mind is surreal, and as far back as I can remember, Jaime Reyes is the greatest Latino superhero in the DC Universe. When I was younger, my mom was a big fan of comics and I think she transmitted this passion to me. It was a dream to play this role and to slip into the skin of this character”.
We will find Xolo Maridueña in the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai, expected for 2024.