Julio Macias Looks Nothing Like His 'On My Block' Character

June 2024 · 3 minute read

Get to understand Julio Macias, the actor who plays Oscar "Spooky" Diaz in 'On My Block', and check out his thirst-worthy Instagram pics.

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Netflix is churning out so much high quality content in this day and age that it’s simple to disregard displays like On My Block. The coming-of-age dramedy's first 10 episodes scored a ninety five p.c on Rotten Tomatoes and will drop its highly-anticipated second season on March 29.

Though all of the cast is outstanding, one of the crucial standouts is Julio Macias, who performs Cesar Diaz’s brother Oscar — aka "Spooky." The 29-year-old not handiest has serious appearing chops, but he’s additionally easy on the eyes (if you need us, we're going to simply be over here gawking at his Instagram).

Despite his sweet personality on social media, Julio is aware of how one can play imply, as we saw in On My Block’s first season. Here’s what we’ve realized about the proficient actor over the past 12 months — including his sudden stint on a SUPER in style CW display. 

Who is Oscar "Spooky" Diaz?

The resident gang chief’s intense and intimidating personality earned him the nickname "Spooky," even though he just about left the rough streets of LA for bigger and better things. 

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Viewers be told that the ex-con, who was once launched from jail initially of the sequence, was once an exceptional student and came close to attending a magnet college in Pasadena. He had plans to visit college and culinary college, however in the long run gave up that dream to protect his more youthful brother Cesar. 

Now, Spooky is feared for his quiet, calculating nature and violent inclinations. "I know [he comes] off as a very mean and thuggy kind of guy but I think it all comes out of love for [Cesar] and I hope that people will see that," Julio said in a 2018 interview.

"There are a lot of people doing a lot of things because they are struggling, because they have loved ones and they can’t get a job and they can’t support them the 'right way,' so I think it’s very important for people to see people push through it and deal with what they have to do and hopefully overcome it."

Who did Julio Macias play on Jane the Virgin?

The Miami native had a small role in a Season Four episode of the hit CW show, enjoying one of the vital students in Jane’s writers' team.  

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When the protagonist admits she’s affected by writer’s block, Julio’s character responds, "Trust me, we’ve all been blocked. It sucks."

Though the actor has mainly labored in short motion pictures and song videos, he’s also guest-starred on episodes of S.W.A.T. and Game Shakers.

What is Julio Macias’ Instagram?

You can find the pretty triple danger (he additionally produces and writes) at @ajuliomacias. Along with posting pictures from his journeys around the world, Julio uses his famous person — he recently boasts over 299,000 fans — to spread consciousness for reasons which can be close to and dear to his heart. 

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For example, he not too long ago posed for a NOH8 campaign, which "promotes marriage, gender, and human equality through education, advocacy, social media, and visual protest."

We can’t wait to observe Julio’s megastar continue to upward thrust! Stream the second one season of On My Block beginning March 29 on Netflix. 

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