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Max Pelayo(I)

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Max Pelayo at an event for Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (2022)
For Marisol Rivera, a first generation Mexican-American, college is everything she's worked toward. She spent mornings cleaning horse stalls and evenings studying. Now, with a scholarship in hand, she's ready to leave Southwest Texas and begin her new life. However, when Marisol is falsely accused of a crime, she learns a heartbreaking truth: she's undocumented.
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Max Pelayo is a young actor from Austin, TX, passionate about every facet of the art of film, from telling the important stories of the characters he portrays on-screen to the hard work that goes on behind the camera. From a young age, it was clear that being an actor was what Max aspired to do, and he has always embraced and valued the work it would take to get there.

Max stars as Aristotle Mendoza in the movie adaptation of Benjamin Alire Sáenz's novel, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, where he had the opportunity to work alongside Eugenio Derbez, Veronica Falcón, Eva Longoria, and Kevin Alejandro. Max can also be seen in the upcoming film, "Marisol", where he stars as Jaime DeLuna.

Outside of acting, Max is an Eagle Scout and loves spending time with his family, playing guitar and bass, and writing music.

Max Pelayo is a student of Carol Hickey and Kim Jackson Davis at the Carol Hickey Acting Studio, where he got his start with acting and through which he found representation. He is represented by managers Kim Matuka of Schuller Talent in Los Angeles, CA, Jeff Morrone & Wendi Green of Atlas Artists in LA, VERVE THEATRICAL AGENCY in Los Angeles, CA, and The Tory Christopher Group in San Antonio, TX.
BornMarch 21, 2002
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    Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (2022)
    Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
    7.2
    • Aristotle Mendoza
    • 2022
    Panic (2021)
    Panic
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Random Senior
    Marisol (2023)
    Marisol
    5.6
    • Jaime
    • 2023

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    • Marisol (2023)
      Marisol
      5.6
      • Jaime
      • 2023
    • Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (2022)
      Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
      7.2
      • Aristotle Mendoza
      • 2022
    • Panic (2021)
      Panic
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Random Senior
      • 2021

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      • 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
    • Born
      • March 21, 2002
      • USA

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