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Julio Macias | |
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| Born | Julio Arturo Macias March 20, 1990 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Julio Arturo Macias (born March 20, 1990) is a Mexican actor. His breakthrough came with playing Oscar Diaz on the comedy drama series On My Block (2018–2021), for which he received two Imagen Award nominations. He also played Pete Astudillo in the biographical drama Selena: The Series (2020–2021).
Early life
[edit]Macias was born in Mexico City, Mexico on March 20, 1990.[1][2] As a child, his family moved to the United States, and Macias assimilated into its culture.[3]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Por Sofia | Luis | Short film |
| SinVerguenzas | Billetin | ||
| 2021 | Unbound | Arias | Short film |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Game Shakers | Canz | Episode: "Babe's Fake Disease"[4] |
| 2018 | Jane the Virgin | Male student | Episode: "Chapter Seventy-Seven"[5] |
| 2018–2021 | On My Block | Oscar "Spooky" Diaz | Recurring role (season 1–2); main role (season 3–4)[6][7] |
| 2019 | S.W.A.T. | Hector Ledesma | Episode: "Fallen"[8] |
| 2020–2021 | Selena: The Series | Pete Astudillo | Main role[9][10] |
| 2022 | Promised Land | Javier | Recurring role; 6 episodes[11] |
| The Rookie | Damian Lopez | Episodes: "The Fugutive" and "The Naked and the Dead"[12] | |
| Young Dario | Adult Dario (voice) | Main role[13] | |
| 2024 | Diarra from Detroit | Young Marshall | Episode: "Fishbones"[14] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award | Year[a] | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imagen Awards | 2019 | Best Supporting Actor – Television | On My Block | Nominated | [15] |
| 2020 | Best Supporting Actor – Television | On My Block | Nominated | [16] |
Notes
[edit]- ^ Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
References
[edit]- ^ MEJIA, JACKIE. "Although Julio Macias Was Born In Mexico City". Retrieved August 15, 2020.
- ^ "How old is Spooky from On My Block? – Julio Macias". Retrieved August 15, 2020.
- ^ Chan, Goldie. "Finding All The Right Favorite Stories With Actor Julio Macias". Forbes. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ Keaney, Quinn (March 20, 2018). "No, You're Not the Only One Who's Crushing on Oscar From On My Block". POPSUGAR Entertainment UK. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ "On My Block Cast Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions". Yahoo Entertainment. September 30, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Petski, Denise (August 7, 2019). "'On My Block': Julio Macias Upped To Series Regular For Season 3". Deadline. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ Patton, Rebecca (March 16, 2020). "Spooky From On My Block Will Also Be In The Netflix Series About Selena". Bustle. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (November 27, 2019). "Netflix's 'Selena: The Series' Adds Seven To Cast". Deadline. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (November 27, 2019). "Netflix's 'Selena: The Series' Adds Seven To Cast". Deadline. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (January 10, 2022). "Promised Land: Yul Vazquez, Julio Macias, Ariana Guerra Among Cast To Join ABC Latinx Family Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^ Macias, Julio [@ajuliomacias] (October 21, 2022). "Father Lopez stirring the pot on The Rookie • Sunday October 23rd" – via Instagram.
- ^ Franklin, McKinley (April 11, 2023). "Julio Macias and Danube Hermosillo Join Action Thriller 'Atypical Pirate,' Produced By Jolene Rodriguez (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ "Video: BET+ Original Series - "Diarra From Detroit" - Trailer". BET. February 1, 2024 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Nickolai, Nate (July 15, 2019). "2019 Imagen Awards Nominations: Jennifer Lopez, Antonio Banderas and More". Variety. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Janet W. (August 8, 2020). "2020 Imagen Awards Nominations: 'Dora and the Lost City of Gold,' 'I Carry You With Me' and More". Variety. Retrieved May 11, 2024.