Moisés Arias (born April 18, 1994) is an American actor and photographer. He portrayed Rico in the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana, Biaggio in the 2013 Sundance film The Kings of Summer, Cokestraw in the 2019 SXSW comedy-drama The Wall of Mexico, Bigfoot in the Colombian war drama Monos, and Norm MacLean in the Amazon Prime Video drama series Fallout. He has also appeared in Pitch Perfect 3, Five Feet Apart, Ender's Game, The Stanford Prison Experiment, American Murderer, Jockey, The Perfect Game, The Middle, and The King of Staten Island.

Early life Moisés Arias was born on April 18, 1994, in New York City, the son of Mónica and César Arias. His parents are Colombian, and he was raised bilingual. His brother is Kickin' It actor Mateo Arias. Before starting his acting career, Moisés graduated from Barbizon Modeling and Acting School in Tampa, Florida.

Career 2006–2012: Early work & child stardom He appeared in music videos for Pearl Jam, the Jonas Brothers (for their song "SOS"), and Parmalee. Arias also appeared in the 2006 film Nacho Libre in a minor role. He participated in the 2009 Guadalajara Film Festival during the presentation of the film The Perfect Game with Eva Longoria.

Arias appeared in Beethoven's Big Break in 2008. He appeared on the ESPN family of networks as a roving 'sideline' reporter conducting interviews with fans and players at the 2009 Little League World Series. He appeared in Wizards of Waverly Place and played Conscience, Max (Jake T. Austin)'s conscience.

Arias and his brother directed a series of YouTube films under the user name Moiswashere. In 2009, they worked on a film called Motocross Madness.

In 2012, Arias co-founded MSFTSrep, a youth collective and fashion brand alongside Jaden Smith, Willow Smith, and Mateo Arias.

2013–present

In 2013, Arias co-starred in The Kings of Summer, which had its premiere on January 19, 2013, at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival to positive reviews. Arias later expressed that it was one of his favorite films that he's done and deemed the film to be "the turning point in my career."Moises Arias Cinemablend interview clip February 2026 Also that year, he appeared in a prominent supporting role in the science fiction film Ender's Game, starring Asa Butterfield, Abigail Breslin and Harrison Ford.

In March 2019, Arias played Poe in the CBS film Five Feet Apart, starring with Cole Sprouse.

In 2024, Arias appeared in the Amazon Prime Video series Fallout, based on the video game series of the same name.

Personal life In May 2014, Arias, who was 20, was photographed shirtless sitting on a bed with 13-year-old Willow Smith, who was clothed. The photo triggered an investigation into the Smith family by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. The family was cleared.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes 2006 Nacho Libre Juan Pablo 2008 Beethoven's Big Break Billy2009 The Perfect Game Mario Ontiveros Hannah Montana: The Movie Rico Suave Astro Boy Zane (voice) 2012 We the Party Quicktime Arrietty Spiller (voice) American dub Noobz Hollywood2013 The Kings of Summer Biaggio Despicable Me 2 Antonio Perez (voice) Ender's Game Bonzo Madrid 2015 The Stanford Prison Experiment Anthony Carroll 2016 The Land Junior Ben-Hur Dismas2017 Kong: Skull Island Bar Guest Cameo Pitch Perfect 3 Pimp-Lo Life Boat Patagrande 2018 Little Bitches Phil 2019 Five Feet Apart Poe Ramirez The Wall of Mexico Cokestraw Monos Bigfoot2020 Blast Beat Mateo Andres The King of Staten Island Igor 2021 Jockey Gabriel Boullait2022 American Murderer Kyle Wallace Samaritan Reza Smith 2023 Divinity Star TBA Felipe Post-productionNetflix’s Longtime VP Product Todd S. Yellin Returns To Directing With Moisés Arias & Teresa Ruiz Crime Pic ’52nd State’; Filming Underway In Colombia With ‘The Witch’ Producer Aboard Filming

Television Year Title Role Notes 2005Everybody Hates Chris Kid #5 Episode: "Everybody Hates Sausage"2006 The Emperor's New School Marcus (voice) Episode: "Rabbit Face" Dive Olly Dive! Olly (voice) The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Randall Episode: "Day Care" 2006–2011 Hannah Montana Rico Suave Recurring role (season 1); main role (seasons 2–4) 2006–2008 Disney Channel Games Himself Contestant2009 Dadnapped André Television film Wizards of Waverly Place Max's conscience Episodes: "Monster Hunter", "Three Monsters" and "Lazerama" Phineas and Ferb Fred (voice) Episode: "Phineas and Ferb's Quantum Boogaloo" 2011 Love Bites Jeff Episode: "Sky High" 2012 The Middle Matt Recurring role (season 3) 2017 Jean-Claude Van Johnson Luis Main role 2019 The Good Doctor Luca Jones Episode: "Fractured" 2021 City of Ghosts Prizrak Podcast, 4 episodes 2024–present Fallout Norm MacLean Main role

Music videos YearTitleArtistNotes 2007 "S.O.S" Jonas Brothers2012 "Gonzoes"Jaden Smith "The Coolest"

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.2009 30th Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Supporting Young Actor Hannah Montana 2020 Latino Entertainment Journalists Association Film Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Monos 2021 CinEuphoria Awards Best Supporting Actor - International Competition Macondo Awards Premios Macondo - Best Actor 2022 C&I Movie and TV Awards Best Supporting Actor Jockey

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