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Movie
Acting
Marcel Ruiz
- Born
- (age 23)
- Birthplace
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Credits
- 9 titles
Biography
Marcel Ruiz has been in front of the cameras since his home birth in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, among a family of filmmakers. His role in the critically acclaimed Netflix sitcom One Day at a Time (2017) got him an Imagen Award for Best Young Actor and a Teen Choice Award nomination, before debuting on the big screen as the lead of the 20th Century Fox film Breakthrough (2019). Marcel wrote, produced, and stars in Summer of Three, for which he won Best Performance and Best Screenplay at the 2026 Tribeca Festival. He will soon appear in Netflix’s upcoming series The Body (2026) and is set to star in NEON's 4 X 4: The Event as well as Porto Rico alongside Bad Bunny.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 9
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | 4X4: The Event Film | |
| TBA | Porto Rico Film | |
| 2026 | Summer of Three Film | Javi |
| 2025 | Spiderweb Film | Lolo |
| 2020 | Stars in the House TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Breakthrough Film | John Smith |
| 2017 | Snowfall TV | Popeye (1 ep) |
| 2017 | One Day at a Time TV | Alex Alvarez (46 ep) |
| 2005 | Made in Hollywood TV | Self (1 ep) |
Crew credits 2
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Summer of Three Film | Writer, Producer, Story |
| 2025 | Spiderweb Film | Producer |