Arian Cartaya

Arian Cartaya
Cartaya in SCAD
Born	Arian S. Cartaya United States
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2021–present
Agent	DDO Artists Agency [1]
Works	Juego de mentiras It: Welcome to Derry

Arian S. Cartaya is a Cuban-American actor known for his work as Ricardo "Rich" Santos in the supernatural horror series It: Welcome to Derry . ^{[2] [3]}

Personal life

Cartaya is from the United States and has Cuban heritage. His first language is Spanish, and he continues to only speak Spanish in his home. His favorite food is Cuban food, his favorite artist is Bad Bunny, ^[4] he has two cats, and he likes to do back squats as his workout. ^[5]

Career

He began acting in 2021 by appearing in the short film Un Pequeño Corte. He was also part of the family comedy series Gordita Chronicles in 2022 as his first significant role, then appeared in multiple episodes of Juego de mentiras ^[6] and in the short film Birdhouse in 2023. His big break came when he was cast and made an appearance in It: Welcome to Derry in late 2025. ^{[7] [8] [9]}

Filmography

Film

Key

†	Denotes films that have not yet been released

Year	Title	Role	Ref!
TBA	Pedro Pan †	TBA	[10]

Television

Year	Title	Role	Ref!
2025	It: Welcome to Derry	Ricardo "Rich" Santos	[11]
2024	Bad Monkey	Sam O'Peele	[12]
2023	Juego de mentiras	Miguel	[13]
2022	Gordita Chronicles	Álvaro	[14]

Short films

Year	Title	Role	Ref
2023	Birdhouse	Juan	[15]
2021	Un Pequeño Corte	Mean Boy	[16]

References

1. "Agent, Manager and Publicist Details". The Handbook. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
2. "Arian S. Cartaya: O Jovem Talento Que Deu Vida a Rich em 'It: Bem-Vindos a Derry'". TeenBR. December 21, 2025. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
3. L., Alex. "INTERVIEW: 'IT: Welcome To Derry' Young Cast On Building Chemistry, Friendship And Confronting The Real Horror Behind The Series". Nexus Point News. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
4. Simón, Yara (March 1, 2019). "From Bad Bunny Impersonator to Starring in 'It: Welcome to Derry,' Meet Arian Cartaya". Remezcla . Retrieved December 21, 2025.
5. "Arian S. Cartaya on Playing Rich in 'IT: Welcome to Derry' & Stepping Into Stephen King's Horror Universe". Popternative. November 19, 2025. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
6. "Arian S. Cartaya". Filmweb . Retrieved December 21, 2025.
7. Gooden, Tai (November 9, 2025). "WELCOME TO DERRY Star Arian S. Cartaya on Playing Rich, Friendship, and More". Nerdist . Retrieved December 20, 2025.
8. "Exclusive Interview: Arian S. Cartaya on His Breakout Role in 'IT: Welcome to Derry' and the Thrill of Facing Pennywise". Pop-Culturalist. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
9. "¿Quién es Arian Cartaya que enamoró a los fans de It: Welcome to Derry?". Abcnoticias.mx. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
10. "Arian Cartaya: biografía del niño actor en la serie 'It: Welcome to Derry' y la película 'Pedro Pan'". Periódico Cubano. December 15, 2025. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
11. Perry, Spencer (December 14, 2025). "IT: Welcome to Derry's Arian S. Cartaya Reveals When He Knew THAT Twist". ComicBook.com . Retrieved December 21, 2025.
12. "Why does Rich from It: Welcome to Derry look familiar? Here's where you have seen the actor before". Soap Central. December 9, 2025. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
13. "Juego de mentiras (2023) :: starring: Arian S. Cartaya" . Retrieved December 23, 2025.
14. Chang, Tom (December 16, 2025). "It: Welcome to Derry: Arian S. Cartaya on Rich, His Co-Stars & More". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
15. "Birdhouse (2023)". Queens World Film Festival. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
16. Ferreira, Arthur. "Quem é Arian S. Cartaya, o Rich de 'It: Bem-vindos a Derry'?". Capricho. Retrieved December 21, 2025.