Ricardo Hurtado

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Ricardo Hurtado
Born
Ricardo Javier Hurtado

(1999-08-22) August 22, 1999 (age 26)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2016–present
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Ricardo Javier Hurtado [1] (born August 22, 1999) [2] is an American actor. He is known for his role as Freddy on the 2016 Nickelodeon television series School of Rock [3] [4] [5] and his voice over role as High Five on the 2020 Netflix TV series Glitch Techs .

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Early life

Hurtado was born in Miami, [6] to musician Ricardo Hurtado and Ofelia Ramírez, both from Nicaragua. [7] [8] When he was a year old, he moved to Atlanta with his parents. [6]

Career

Hurtado began his acting career in 2016, when he made his feature film debut in the Nickelodeon film Ultimate Halloween Haunted House. [9] He was cast to play the main role in the musical-comedy series School of Rock opposite Breanna Yde, Jade Pettyjohn, Lance Lim and Aidan Miner, which aired from 2016 to 2018, he was nominated for Best Young Actor - Television in 2017 Imagen Awards and also was nominated for Best Young Ensemble - Television Series in 2018 Young Entertainer Awards. [10] [11] Hurtado appeared in a guest roles in the period sitcom series The Goldbergs . [12]

Hurtado was cast to play the lead role of Tyler Gossard in the comedy action-adventure series Malibu Rescue alongside Jackie R. Jacobson, Abby Donnelly, Alkoya Brunson and Breanna Yde. [13] He reprised his role in the television sequels, Malibu Rescue – The Movie and Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave. [14] The series premiered in May 2019 on Netflix. [15] He then played a guest role in the animated miniseries Middle School Moguls , in which he played the voice role of Finn / Fred.

In 2020, Hurtado was cast to play the lead voice role in the comedy animated series Glitch Techs , in which he played the voice role of Hector "High Five" Nieves/Hi-5, which was premiered on Netflix on February 21, 2020, with a second season premiering on August 17 of the same year. [16] [17]

In 2021, Hurtado starred in the Netflix musical comedy-drama television miniseries Country Comfort with Katharine McPhee, Eddie Cibrian, Jamie Martin Mann, Griffin McIntyre, Shiloh Verrico and Pyper Braun. [18] [19] Also in 2021, Hurtado played the voice of Rich Belcher in the animated satirical science fiction comedy film Ron's Gone Wrong . [20] [21]

In 2022, Hurtado appeared in the romantic drama movie Along for the Ride , based on the novel of the same name by Sarah Dessen, which was released on May 6, 2022 by Netflix. [22] [23]

In 2023, Hurtado starred alongside Gattlin Griffith and Giselle Torres in the drama film What Rhymes with Reason, which was released on October 10, 2023. [24]

Personal life

In November 2020, he announced his engagement to his girlfriend, ZuZu Holland. [25]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019Malibu RescueTyler Gossard
2020Malibu Rescue: The Next WaveTyler Gossard
2021 Ron's Gone Wrong Rich Belcher (voice)
2022 Along for the Ride Jake
2023 Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken Student #1 and Student #10 (voices)
What Rhymes with ReasonBilly Brandt
TBAThe Lies I Tell MyselfElliotCompleted
Man ImperfectTeddy MillerPost-production

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016Ultimate Halloween Haunted HouseParty City AccompliceTelevision film
2016–2018 School of Rock Freddy Huerta45 episodes
2017 Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn Joey MontagelliEpisode: "Not-So-Sweet Charity"
Nickelodeon's Sizzling Summer Camp SpecialSuccotash PeteTelevision film
2018 The Mick NicoEpisode: "The Graduate"
GlimpseMalcom ReyesEpisode: "Analog Boy"
Prince of Peoria RafaelEpisode: "The Bro-Posal"
2018–2019 The Goldbergs Brian McMahon2 episodes
2019 Speechless ConnorEpisode: "J-I-- JIMMY V-A-L-VALENTINE"
Malibu Rescue: The Series Tyler Gossard8 episodes
Bunk'd Austin JustinEpisode: "Water Under the Dock"
Middle School Moguls Finn / Fred (voice)4 episodes
2020 Glitch Techs Hector "High Five" Nieves/Hi-5 (voice)19 episodes
It's Pony Blake (voice)Episode: "Fan Pony/Cop Mom"
2021 Country Comfort Tuck10 episodes
2023 The Really Loud House ChaseEpisode: "The Guy Who Makes You Fly"

References

  1. ↑ Jade Pettyjohn and Ricardo Hurtado (September 1, 2017). Jade Pettyjohn & Ricardo Hurtado on the Nick Stars BFF Challenge | School of Rock | Nick (YouTube video). Nickelodeon.
  2. ↑ 'Happy Birthday, Ricardo Hurtado!' Official Tribute Music Video ft. 'We Run This Show' | Nick (YouTube video). Nickelodeon. August 22, 2017.
  3. ↑ Kowalski, Kristine Hope (July 16, 2016). "Ricardo Hurtado Reacts To 'School of Rock' Getting Nominated for an Emmy". Twist magazine . Archived from the original on July 21, 2016. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Interview with Ricardo Hurtado of Nickelodeon's School of Rock". Glitter Magazine. July 28, 2016. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
  5. ↑ Steinberg, Jamie (September 17, 2016). "Ricardo Hurtado – School of Rock". Starry Constellation Magazine. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
  6. 1 2 JcAden, Jessica (May 5, 2016). "Ricardo Hurtado talks about his love of music". Los Angeles Wave. Retrieved April 30, 2017. He was born in Miami. He moved to Atlanta when he was 1 and spent his formative years growing up in Georgia.
  7. ↑ Kopf, Matthew (March 12, 2016). "Athens Tango Project brings authentic Argentinian sound to the Classic City". Red and Black. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Ricardo Hurtado". Actors, Models & Talent For Christ. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Nickelodeon Halloween Haunted House Exclusive: Watch". J-14. October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Here's What Ricardo Hurtado Has Been Up To Since 'School Of Rock'". TheThings. November 5, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Duluth teen Ricardo Hurtado nabs key Nickelodeon 'School of Rock' role". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. March 9, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  12. ↑ "School Of Rock Season 4 Updates: Is The Nickelodeon Show Returning?". Screen Rant. June 20, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  13. ↑ Ho, Rodney (March 10, 2016). "Duluth teen Ricardo Hurtado nabs key Nickelodeon 'School of Rock' role". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  14. ↑ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (March 26, 2015). "Nickelodeon Reveals Cast for 'School of Rock' Series". Variety . Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  15. ↑ "68th Emmy Awards Nominees and Winners". Television Academy . Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Glitch Techs Season 2 Is Now Available on Netflix". ComicBook.com. August 17, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Glitch Techs Review: New Netflix Series Aboslutely Loves Video Games". Collider. February 29, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  18. ↑ "'Country Comfort's Ricardo Hurtado Teases Tuck's 'Heartfelt' Side & More 'Malibu Rescue'". Hollywood Life. March 18, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Exclusive: Ricardo Hurtado's 'Country Comfort' Character Tuck Is More Than A Confident Ladies' Man". TheThings. March 22, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  20. ↑ "Is Ron's Gone Wrong on Netflix?". Netflix Life. October 21, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  21. ↑ "Watch the trailer for 'Ron's Gone Wrong,' animated adventure comedy about human-robot friendship". ABC7 News. September 9, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  22. ↑ "Along for the Ride". Plugged In. May 6, 2022. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  23. ↑ "'Along for the Ride': Where you know cast + who they play". Insider. April 7, 2022. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  24. ↑ "What Rhymes with Reason". Narcus Theatres. October 10, 2023. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  25. ↑ "'Malibu Rescue' Star Ricardo Hurtado is Engaged!" . Retrieved January 1, 2024.
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