Marcel Ruiz

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. His most recent movie, which he also wrote and executive produced, has plans to come out in 2025.

Known For

Snowfall

Popeye

One Day at a Time

Alex Alvarez

Stars in the House

Self

Made in Hollywood

Self

Breakthrough

John Smith

Filmography

Year	Movie	Role
2019	Breakthrough	John Smith
	Summer of Three	Javi
	Telaraña	Lolo

Year	TV Show	Role
2020	Stars in the House	Self
2017	One Day at a Time	Alex Alvarez
2017	Snowfall	Popeye
2005	Made in Hollywood	Self