Inside Article
Taylor Zakhar Perez is an American actor best known for his role as Marco in the Netflix series ‘The Kissing Booth 2.’ He has over a decade-long experience in acting, with several TV credits to his name. Besides, he is a skilled swimmer and does modeling too.
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Taylor Zakhar Perez was born on 25 December 1991 under the star sign Capricorn. The 29-year-old actor is American by nationality and belongs to Mexican ethnicity. He studied Spanish, Culture, and Community at UCLA after turning down a scholarship to Fordham University. Furthermore, he was a skilled swimmer in his high school days.
Net Worth, Salary, and Income
Perez skyrocketed to fame in 2020 after he starred as Marco in the Netflix film The Kissing Booth 2. However, he has been in the acting industry for over a decade.
Perez made his professional acting debut in 2008 with the short film Hush. He landed his first TV role in Nickelodeon’s iCarly, where he played Keith, Carly’s date. He then bagged several minor roles in TV series such as Young & Hungry, Awkward, Code Black, Embeds, 12 Deadly Days, and Scandal. Furthermore, he played Mateo De La Vega in the TV film Cruel Intentions in 2016.
Perez, a nationally ranked swimmer, became an overnight sensation after he starred in The Kissing Booth 2. He is set to return for the third installment of the series in the summer of 2021. Although the actor is new to the spotlight, he is now living a lavish lifestyle. Thanks to his modeling assignments, TV and film roles, sponsored posts, and endorsement deals, Perez now boasts a net worth of $700 Thousand.
Dating, Girlfriend, and Affairs
The tall, handsome Perez has considerable female admirers who would love to be his girlfriend. However, it seems the Kissing Booth 2 actor has decided to take more time in finding the right partner. To date, he hasn’t publicly confirmed being in a relationship with somebody. So, he is either single or dating someone in private.
As Perez shares a close connection with his TKB2 co-star Joey King, fans once believed that the two were in a romantic relationship. However, they are just good friends.
Family, Parents, and Siblings
Perez hasn’t revealed much about his parents. However, his mother’s name is Antoinette. He is one of eight children born to his parents. He has two brothers named Ron and Grant and five sisters named Kaie, Kristy, Koehn, Jenna, and Maria. One of his sisters has starred in a stage production of Annie.
Body Measurements: Height and Weight
Perez stands at a decent height of 6 feet 1 inch. He has a medium-build athletic, fit body that weighs around 74 kg. His dark brown hair and hazel eyes provide a perfect complement to his dashing personality.
