Ray Diaz Biography: Siblings, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Kids, Wife, Films

Ray Diaz is an American actor and model who gained recognition for his role as Nicolas Reyes in Hulu’s original series East Los High.

He began his career in New York City, modelling for major brands such as Calvin Klein, L’Oréal, and Reebok.

Transitioning into acting, he studied at The William Esper Studio before relocating to Los Angeles to pursue opportunities in film and television.  

Profile

• Full name: Raymundo Diaz
• Nickname: Mundi
• Date of birth: August 13, 1985
• Age: 39 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Key West, Florida, United States
• State of origin: Florida
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor, Model
• Height: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 meters)
• Parents: Father: Raimundo Diaz, Mother: Caridad Alfonso
• Siblings: Sister: Lusana Diaz
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Christianity
• Ethnicity: Cuban-American
• Net worth: $600,000

Early Life and Education

Ray Diaz is now 39 years old. He was born on August 13, 1985, in Key West, Florida, United States, to parents Raimundo Diaz and Caridad Alfonso. He has an older sister named Lusana Diaz.

Raised in a Cuban-American household, Diaz grew up in Florida before relocating to New York City to pursue a career in modelling. He studied acting at The William Esper Studio in New York City before relocating to Los Angeles to further his acting career.

Personal Life

Ray Diaz has kept much of his personal life private. He was previously in a relationship with actress and model Angelica Salek from 2018 until July 2019. Before that, he dated Landi Hicks from 2016 until 2018. Currently, he is single and resides in Los Angeles.

Career

Ray Diaz began his career as a model in New York City, working with prominent brands such as Calvin Klein, L’Oréal, Polo, Harley-Davidson, Cosmopolitan, and Reebok. His first national commercial was for Macy’s. Transitioning into acting, he studied at The William Esper Studio in New York City before moving to Los Angeles.  

Diaz made his film debut in 2012 with the movie Stone Markers, playing the role of Trevor. He gained further recognition for his role as Nicolas Reyes in Hulu’s series East Los High from 2014 to 2015. In 2017, he joined the cast of TV Land’s comedy series Lopez as Hector.

Díaz has also appeared in films such as In Da Cut and Close Range, as well as in TV series like Real Husbands of Hollywood. In addition to his acting career, he became associated with the social media group Team 10 in 2017.

Net Worth

Ray Diaz’s net worth is estimated to be $600,000. His income primarily comes from his acting roles in television and film, as well as modelling contracts and endorsements with brands like Lexus, Ford, and Subway.

Controversy

In July 2019, Ray Diaz was arrested on charges of sexual assault involving his then-17-year-old girlfriend, Angelica Salek. Salek publicly accused Diaz of both physical and emotional abuse, stating that he had threatened her and encouraged self-harm. Following these allegations, Diaz was arrested in Los Angeles and released on bail set at $500,000.

He denied the allegations, claiming that the videos presented as evidence were part of acting exercises. Before this incident, in June 2018, Diaz was arrested for domestic violence against his former girlfriend, Landi Hicks. These incidents have significantly impacted his public image and career.

Social Media

• Instagram: @raydiaz
• X: @iamraydiaz

Filmography

• Stone Markers (2012)
• In Da Cut (2013)
• Close Range (2015)
• South32 (2016)
• East Los High (2014–2015)
• Lopez (2017)
• Real Husbands of Hollywood (2016)