Julio Macias
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Julio Macias | |
|---|---|
| Born | Julio Arturo Macias March 20, 1990 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Julio Arturo Macias (born March 20, 1990) is a Mexican actor. Following a series of cameo appearances, Macias had his breakthrough playing Oscar Diaz on the comedy-drama series On My Block (2018–2021), for which he received two Imagen Award nominations.[1] He has also portrayed singer-songwriter Pete Astudillo in the biographical drama Selena: The Series (2020–2021).[2]
Early life[edit]
Macias was born in Mexico City, Mexico[3] on March 20, 1990.[4] As a child, his family moved to the United States, leading to Macias attempting to assimilate into its culture.[3]
Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016
| Game Shakers | Canz | Episode: "Babe's Fake Disease" |
| 2016 | Por Sofia | Luis | |
| 2016 | SinVerguenzas | Billetin | |
| 2018 | Jane the Virgin | Male student | Season 4, Episode 13 |
| 2018–2021 | On My Block | Oscar "Spooky" Diaz | Recurring role (season 1–2); Main role (season 3–4) |
| 2019 | S.W.A.T. | Hector Ledesma | Episode: "Fallen"[5] |
| 2020–21 | Selena: The Series | Pete Astudillo | Main role |
| 2022 | Promised Land | Javier | Recurring role[6] |
| 2022 | The Rookie | Damian Lopez | Guest |
| 2024 | Diarra from Detroit | Young Marshall | Recurring role |
References[edit]
- ^ Jean-Philippe, McKenzie (March 19, 2020). "If You Need a New TV Crush, Spooky From "On My Block" Is Your Guy". Oprah Magazine. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (November 27, 2019). "Netflix's 'Selena: The Series' Adds Seven To Cast". Deadline. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ a b MEJIA, JACKIE. "Although Julio Macias Was Born In Mexico City". Retrieved August 15, 2020.
- ^ "How old is Spooky from On My Block? – Julio Macias". Retrieved August 15, 2020.
- ^ Patton, Rebecca (March 16, 2020). "Spooky From On My Block Will Also Be In The Netflix Series About Selena". Bustle. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (January 10, 2022). "Promised Land: Yul Vazquez, Julio Macias, Ariana Guerra Among Cast To Join ABC Latinx Family Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 1, 2023.