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5 lesser-known facts about Cobra Kai actor Xolo Maridueña aka Miguel
By Sajujya Ray Modified 07 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share 5 lesser-known facts about Cobra Kai actor Xolo Maridueña aka Miguel (Image via Getty) Xolo Maridueña stars as the lead character, Miguel Diaz, in Netflix's martial arts series, Cobra Kai. The widely-successful teen drama series is set to return with its fifth season on September 9, 2022, on Netflix. Cobra Kai was initially released on YouTube Red on May 2, 2018, where it aired for two seasons before getting picked up by Netflix. Cobra Kai comes as a continuation of The Karate Kid film universe, which released in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The story includes old characters like Johnny Lawrence, Daniel LaRusso, John Kreese, and others while bringing in a new generation of young fighters who learn under the different schools of martial arts and participate in the All Valley Karate Tournament, where they hope to emerge victorious. Johnny Lawrence is leading a desolate life as a handyman after being traumatized for over 34 years post his defeat and assault at the hands of John Kreese. When he fights off a bunch of bullies picking on Miguel, Miguel in turn considers Lawrence as his sensei and begins learning karate from him, in the hope of standing up for himself. Johnny, in turn, restarts the Cobra Kai dojo, to pass on his form of martial arts to the next generation. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post In this article, we dive into some of the many interesting facts about the actor Xolo Maridueña who plays the character of Miguel Diaz. The relationship between Miguel and Johnny essentially substitutes that of Mr. Miyagi and Daniel in The Karate Kid trilogy. His career debut future endeavors and more - 5 interesting tidbits about the Cobra Kai star Xolo Maridueña
1 The beginning of his on-screen career
A still from Parenthood (Image via NBC) Xolo Maridueña made his major debut on screen in the NBC family comedy-drama series, Parenthood, in 2012 as the adopted son of Julia and Joel. While it may have been his major debut on screen, he had in fact done advertisements before that in his early years. His first major role on screen in Parenthood was when he was only 11 years old. In an interview with Teen Vogue, Maridueña said that acting was only a means of paying for college, and he was never fixated on it until later in 2018 when he bagged the role of Miguel in Cobra Kai. 2 He had a bit of training in martial arts before his role in Cobra Kai
Xolo Maridueña in Cobra Kai as Miguel Diaz (Image via Netflix) Xolo Maridueña had trained in karate when he was quite young. In the first grade, Maridueña learned the basics of karate, but quickly forgot whatever he had picked up. After bagging the role of Miguel, he had to take up martial arts lessons again to come up to speed and learn enough martial arts to shoot the first two seasons. Xolo Mariduena@Xolo_MariduenaLittle Crunch. Kata Champaign. My hands were moving super fast that's why it's blurry145160Little Crunch. Kata Champaign. My hands were moving super fast that's why it's blurry https://t.co/EXzgokCB8I Incidentally, Maridueña had not really seen the original The Karate Kid movie when he auditioned for the role. Only after getting the role did he go back to the trilogy and watch them meticulously to prepare to film for the show. 3 His family and cultural roots
View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Xolo Maridueña is a Spanish-origin actor who was born and brought up in Los Angeles, California to parents Omar G. Ramirez and Carmelita Ramirez Sanchez. He comes from a household who has been in showbiz for quite some time now, making his on-screen debut seem more natural. His father is a music producer and his mother works as a radio host. His full name is Amario Xolo Maridueña, and Xolo actually has a special meaning. In an interview with Hispanicize, Carmelita said that Xolo was named after the Xolotl constellation which was right above when he was born, and also worked as the north star. His name is Nahuatl by origin, which is a reminder of his roots. His first name, Ramario, was inspired by his grandfather from his mother's side, Ramon, and his uncle, Mario. 4 Xolo Maridueña is an ardent fan of Dungeons and Dragons
Xolo Mariduena@Xolo_MariduenaOne year ago on this day I was in beautiful #CDMX. Let's stay safe and smart so we can all enjoy traveling and good eats soon.122437One year ago on this day I was in beautiful #CDMX. Let's stay safe and smart so we can all enjoy traveling and good eats soon. https://t.co/pwXJcrBHEu Xolo Maridueña has been busy with his recent success and seldom finds free time for himself. In the little time he has, he likes to play both video games and tabletop games. He is a self-proclaimed nerd of sorts and absolutely loves Dungeons & Dragons. Maridueña even makes time every week to go to a local meet-up for D&D players. When he's not bogged down by work and isn't playing Dungeons & Dragons, he prefers to listen to music and unwind. 5 DC Extended Universe s first Latino superhero
Xolo Maridueña as Blue Beetle (Image via Backgrid) Xolo Maridueña has shot to fame with his role as Miguel Diaz in Cobra Kai. The major success of the series has no doubt paved the way for his future endeavors. He is set to star in the DC Extended Universe as their first Latino-origin superhero, Blue Beetle. DC is working on a superhero film titled Blue Beetle, which will star Xolo Maridueña in the lead role. He plays the character of Jaime Reyes, a teenager who gets superpowers from an alien blue scarab and becomes the Blue Beetle. The film is currently in the pre-production stage and will release sometime in 2023. Cobra Kai is set to release its fifth season on Netflix on September 9, 2022. Tune into the streaming platform to catch the latest developments in the action-packed drama series. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Adelle Fernandes × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी