Get To Know Taylor Zakhar Perez, The Handsome Actor In "The Kissing Booth 2"
He plays the role of Marco Peña in the adaptation of the young adult novel
So, you noticed him, too!
Arguably one of the best things about spending most of our time at home these days is discovering new things to fangirl over, and if we're lucky, we make an especially good discovery. In this case, we're talking about a discovery that goes by the unforgettable name of Taylor Zakhar Perez, who stars in Netflix's The Kissing Booth 2, the movie adaptation of young adult novel The Kissing Booth 2: Going the Distance by Beth Reekles.
The film has him play Marco, a good-looking and popular lad, but a potential threat for the movie's central couple, Noah Flynn (Jacob Elordi) and Elle Evans (Joey King). Whether or not high school senior Elle chooses to pursue a new romance with Marco or stay with Noah despite a long-distance relationship is something you'll have to learn for yourself.
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About Taylor Zakhar Perez
About Taylor Zakhar Perez
First things first—we don't know how old he is! He hasn't openly talked about his age in interviews or his social media, but if we had to guess, he'd be in his mid-20s. The mystery adds to the appeal though, doesn't it?
And onto the second most important bit of information about the hunky actor for those "very interested" in him—he's single. The rumors that he's dating his "Kissing Booth" co-star are all unfounded.
As for his career, he started acting 12 years ago, or at least when it comes to acting in television and movies . He's played small roles on the big and small screen, most notably in "iCarly," "Awkward," and "Young & Hungry."
Hollywood might not have been his biggest dream considering that his first taste of acting was in musical theater and simultaneously modeled here and there. And yes, his musical background means he can actually sing!
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Taylor was born in Chicago, Illinois, grew up in Indiana, then moved to California. His Instagram is dotted with his favorite scenes of his new home state; Sta. Monica, Venice Beach, and Rodeo Drive are all places he frequents.
He's not only an actor, but a pretty talented athlete, too! Before deciding on going to the University of California, LA, he was actually offered an athletic scholarship by Fordham University in New York. He turned it down after he decided acting was the dream he wanted more.
That's not to say that he's given up time in the water. Taylor is frequently out at sea, be it for a swim, a surf, a snorkel, a sailing trip, or just a good old day spent lounging around on one of California's many beautiful beaches.
His social media following has ballooned since "The Kissing Booth 2" premiered on Netflix. In just a few days, he grew his Instagram follower count from about 500,000 to two million.
That lovable pup you see Taylor spending a lot of time with is named Jack. Jack goes where Taylor goes for the most part, especially on his outdoor adventures!
Though born and raised in the US, Taylor is Mexican—and he's proud of his roots! (In fact, "The Kissing Booth 2" even features him singing in swoon-worthy Spanish).
He's not unlike other Hollywood stars who have posted about their political advocacies on social media. As for Taylor, he's behind the Black Lives Matter movement, encourages young people to become registered voters in time for 2020 US presidential elections, and supports mask-wearing COVID-19 protocols.
He already has a next project coming out later this year to watch out for. It's a short titled "Philanthropy" and it looks like he'll be playing its lead role.
Photos from @taylorzakharperez
