Marcel Ruiz

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... 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.