Marcel Ruiz: 11 facts about the One Day at a Time star you probably didn’t know

1. Everything you need to know about Marcel Ruiz

Marcel Ruiz is a star. He may only be a teenager but ever since he first graced our screens on One Day at a Time, we’ve been obsessed with him. He’s talented, funny and a total star. Get to know the beloved actor here.

2. How old is Marcel Ruiz?

Marcel Ruiz was born on July 9th 2003. He is 16 years old. [Photo via Young Hollywood/Getty Images]

3. How tall is Marcel Ruiz?

Marcel Ruiz is 5 feet 8 inches tall. This is 1.73 metres. [Photo via Taylor Hill/Getty Images]

4. What is Marcel Ruiz’s star sign?

Marcel Ruiz is an early July baby. This makes him a Cancer. [Photo via Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic via Getty Images]

5. Where is Marcel Ruiz from? Is he Puerto Rican?

Marcel Ruiz is Puerto Rican. He was born in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico but lives in LA. His parents are both involved in media. His father Carlitos Ruiz is a filmmaker and his mother Mariem Perez Riera is a director and producer. [Photo via Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images]

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6. Who plays Alex in One Day at a Time on Netflix?

Marcel Ruiz plays Alex Alvarez in ‘One Day at a Time’ on Netflix. Alex is Penelope’s son, best known for his loveable, tongue and cheek narcissism and his hilarious jokes. Alex is Marcel’s first major on screen role. [Photo via Netflix]

7. Marcel Ruiz starred as Popeye in Season 1 of Snowfall

In 2017, Marcel Ruiz had a cameo role in the FX crime drama Snowfall. He played Popeye in Season 1, Episode 4. Snowfall is about the 1980s crack epidemic in Los Angeles. [Photo via FX]

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8. Who plays John Smith in Breakthrough?

Marcel Ruiz stars as the lead role of John Smith in Breakthrough. Breakthrough is a biographical Christian drama about a boy who made a miraculous recovery after falling into an icy lake. He had no pulse for over 40 minutes after he was found and yet somehow survived. ‘Breakthrough’ will be released in theatres in April 2019. [Photo via 20th Century Fox]

9. Marcel Ruiz has his own YouTube channel.

Marcel Ruiz is a YouTuber as well as an actor. You can follow his YouTube channel Its Marcel Ruiz to see his vlogs, Q&As and everything in between. [Photo via YouTube]

10. Who is Marcel Ruiz dating?

Marcel Ruiz currently appears to be single. Although he could be dating someone in private. [David Livingston/Getty Images]

11. What is Marcel Ruiz’s net worth?

Marcel Ruiz’s net worth is estimated to be around $120,000 [Photo via Theo Wargo/Getty Images]

12. Is Marcel Ruiz on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat?

Marcel Ruiz is on most major social media platforms. You can follow him via @itsmarcelruiz on Instagram and @themarcelruiz on Twitter. He doesn’t have a public Snapchat account. [Photo via Instagram]