Marcel Ruiz is a Puerto Rican actor, known for his roles as Alex Alvarez in the Netflix series One Day at a Time. In 2019, he starred in Breakthrough, a drama film and true story portraying the role of John Smith. Marcel was named as one of the “10 Latinxs to Watch in 2019” by Variety Magazine.
Personal Life
Marcel Ruiz was born on the 9th of July 2003, in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. He’s currently 17 years old.
| Birth Name | Marcel Ruiz |
| Nickname | Marcel |
| Birthdate | July 9, 2003 |
| Birthplace | Old San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Age | 17 years old |
| Sun Sign | Cancer |
| Profession | Actor |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican, American |
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Education
Ruiz was attending high school in early 2019.
Family Details
- Father – Carlitos Ruiz Ruiz (Filmmaker)
- Mother – Mariem Pérez Riera (Producer, Director)
- Siblings – None
- Relatives – Silverio Pérez (Maternal Grandfather) (TV Host, Singer), Roxana Riera (Maternal Grandmother)
Marital Status
Single
Girlfriend / Spouse
Marcel Ruiz has dated –
Marcel is still young and looks like, he is not ready for a relationship, who is currently focused on his career.
Physical Statistics
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| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 8.5 (US) |
| Distinctive Features | Svelte Physique |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Marcel became known for his roles as Alex Alvarez in the Netflix series One Day at a Time (2017–Present) and John Smith in the film Breakthrough (2019).
Film Debut
In 2019, Marcel made his acting debut as John Smith in the biographical drama film, Breakthrough starring alongside Chrissy Metz and Topher Grace.
Television Debut
In 2017, Marcel landed the role of Alex Alvarez in the Netflix reboot of One Day at a Time.
Brand Endorsements
As a child actor and teen model, he has appeared in several commercials and ad campaigns.
Marcel Ruiz Favorites
- Favorite Actor – Johnny Depp, Ansel Elgort
- Favorite Rappers – Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, 21 Savage
- Favorite Sports – Soccer, Basketball
- Favorite Soccer Club – Real Madrid
- Favorite TV Show – Game of Thrones
- Favorite Color – Purple, Red, Grey, Green
- Favorite Food – Sushi
Marcel Ruiz Net worth
Marcel Ruiz has an estimated net worth of $0.2 million dollars as of 2020.
Social Media Profiles
- Instagram – itsmarcelruiz
- Twitter – Marcel Ruiz
- YouTube Channel – Its Marcel Ruiz
Some Lesser Known Facts About Marcel Ruiz
- Marcel first language is Spanish, but he learned to speak English fluently when he attended high school in the United States.
- Ruiz is very passionate about sports and plays soccer and basketball primarily, but also loves swimming, tennis and track and field.
- Marcel described his style as a mix of designer and streetwear. He also said that he is passionate about fashion and hopes to design his own clothing line.
- Ruiz has a dog named, Broky.
- Marcel can play the piano and cello and can also juggle and dance salsa.
- Besides acting, he is also a YouTuber. He uploads a lot of crazy stuff to his channel called Its Marcel Ruiz.
- In 2019, Marcel starred in Breakthrough, a drama film and true story, portraying the role of John Smith.
