Julio Macias

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Julio Macias
Born
Julio Arturo Macias

(1990-03-20) March 20, 1990 (age 31)
Mexico City, Mexico
OccupationActor
Years active2016–present

Julio Arturo Macias (born March 20, 1990) is a Mexican actor. Following a series of cameo appearances, Macias had his breakthrough playing Oscar Diaz on the comedy-drama series On My Block (2018–2021), for which he received two Imagen Award nominations.[1] He has also portrayed singer-songwriter Pete Astudillo in the biographical drama Selena: The Series (2020–2021).[2]

Early life[]

Macias was born in Mexico City, Mexico[3] on March 20, 1990.[4] As a child, his family moved to the United States, leading to Macias attempting to assimilate into its culture.[3]

Filmography[]

Television[]

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Game Shakers Canz Episode: "Babe's Fake Disease"
2016 Por Sofia Luis
2016 SinVerguenzas Billetin
2018 Jane the Virgin Male student Season 4, Episode 13
2018–2021 On My Block Oscar "Spooky" Diaz Recurring role (season 1–2); Main role (season 3–4)
2019 S.W.A.T. Hector Episode: "Fallen"[5]
2020–21 Selena: The Series Pete Astudillo Main role

References[]

  1. ^ Jean-Philippe, McKenzie (March 19, 2020). "If You Need a New TV Crush, Spooky From "On My Block" Is Your Guy". Oprah Magazine. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  2. ^ Petski, Denise (November 27, 2019). "Netflix's 'Selena: The Series' Adds Seven To Cast". Deadline. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  3. ^ a b MEJIA, JACKIE. "Although Julio Macias Was Born In Mexico City, He Assimilated When He Moved To The U.S. And Lost Touch With His Roots — Until He Landed A Part In 'On My Block'". Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  4. ^ "How old is Spooky from On My Block? – Julio Macias". Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  5. ^ Patton, Rebecca. "Spooky From 'On My Block' Will Also Be In The Netflix Series About Selena". Retrieved August 15, 2020.
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