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Marcel Ruiz Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
2003-07-09

Birthplace:
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Credits:
7 Total Roles

Marcel Ruiz

Acting

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Biography

Marcel has been in front of the cameras since his home birth in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, among a family of filmmakers. His career launching four season run in the critically acclaimed Netflix sitcom “One Day at a Time”, got him an Imagen Award for Best Young Actor and a Teen Choice Award nomination. He debuted on the big screen as the lead of the 20th Century Fox film “Breakthrough”, and that same year was listed on Variety’s Top 10 Latinxs to Watch. Marcel now develops and produces his own film projects and creative ventures in addition to acting. He stars in, wrote and produced his most recent film, Summer of Three.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 Spiderweb MOVIE Lolo
2020 Stars in the House TV Self
2019 Breakthrough MOVIE John Smith
2017 Snowfall TV Popeye
2017 One Day at a Time TV Alex Alvarez
2005 Made in Hollywood TV Self
Summer of Three MOVIE Javi

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