Xolo Maridueña

Xolo Maridueña is an American actor who has rapidly risen from a child television star to a DC superhero leading man. Born on June 9, 2001, in Los Angeles, California, Maridueña is of Mexican, Cuban, and Ecuadorian descent. He began acting at a young age and landed his first significant role as Miguel Diaz on the hit series Cobra Kai, which premiered on YouTube Red in 2018 before moving to Netflix, where it became one of the platform’s most-watched shows.

On Cobra Kai, Maridueña played the young protege of Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), and his character’s arc became central to the show’s narrative across its six seasons. The series, a sequel to the original Karate Kid films, attracted a massive global audience on Netflix and showcased Maridueña’s natural charisma and physical commitment to the martial arts choreography. The show concluded in 2025 after becoming one of Netflix’s most beloved original acquisitions.

Maridueña made the leap to blockbuster cinema with his casting as Jaime Reyes, the titular character in DC’s Blue Beetle (2023). The film was notable as the first DC superhero film to feature a Latino lead character, and Maridueña’s performance was praised for bringing heart and humor to the role. While the film had a modest box office run, it earned positive reviews and established Maridueña as a potential franchise player in the evolving DC Universe.

At just 24 years old, Maridueña’s estimated net worth of $3 million reflects the early stages of what promises to be a long and lucrative career. His earnings come from his work on Cobra Kai, the Blue Beetle film, brand partnerships, and other acting projects. As one of the most prominent young Latino actors in Hollywood, he is well-positioned for continued growth in both mainstream and culturally significant projects.