Taylor Zakhar Perez (born December 25, 1991) is an American Actor, Model, Instagram Star, and Upcoming Star from South Side, Chicago, Illinois. In July 2020, he garnered immense popularity on the internet after the release of his recent movie “The Kissing Booth 2″[1]Netflix.
It is an American teen romantic comedy movie that was released on Netflix on July 24, 2020. Taylor got a chance to play one of the leading roles as Marco Peña in the project directed by Vince Marcello.

Netflix Movie The Kissing Booth 2
Furthermore, the 2020 film is a sequel of the 2018 film The Kissing Booth which became commercially hit show. Moreover, Marcello also did the screenplay alongside Jay Arnold (writer, producer, and director).

Taylor Zakhar Perez as Marco in The Kissing Booth 2
Wiki/Bio | |
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Real Full Birth Name | Taylor Zakhar Perez. |
Nick name | Taylor. |
Profession | Actor, Model, Swimmer, and Social Media Sensation. |
Famous for | his performance as Marco in the Netflix film called "The Kissing Booth 2". |
Age (As of 2019) | 28 years old. |
Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | December 25, 1991. |
Birthplace/Hometown | South Side, Chicago, Illinois, The United States of America. |
Nationality | American.![]() |
Sexuality (Gay or Lesbian) | Straight. |
Gender | Male. |
Ethnicity | multiracial. |
Zodiac sign | Capricorn. |
Religion | Christianity. |
House In | Los Angeles, California, The United States of America. |
Social Media Profiles | Instagram: @taylorzakharperez Twitter: -- Facebook: Private Account. |
Filmography | |
Debut | TV Show: Young and Hungry (2015, asBenji Rodriguez). Film: The Kissing Booth 2 (2020, as Marco Peña). |
List of Projects | 1. Young and Hungry. 2. Cruel Intentions. 3. Embeds. 4. The Kissing Booth 2. 5. Code Black. 6. 12 Deadly Days. 7. Scandal. 8. iCarly. |
Wealth | |
Earning Sources | Shows, Films, and Other Projects, etc. |
Net worth (approx.) | $400K - $450K US dollars (As of 2020). |
Cars/Bikes | One of the BMW bikes.![]() |
House | Lavish Apartment in LA. |
Physical Statistics | |
Height | Feet & Inches: 5' 11". Centimeters: 180 cm. Meters: 1.8 m. |
Weight | Kilograms: 75 Kg. Pounds: 165 lbs. |
Biceps Size | 16. |
Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 44-30-36. |
Shoe Size (UK) | 10. |
Eye Color | Dark Brown. |
Hair Color | Black. |
Family | |
Parents | Father: Name not available. Mother: Antoinette Perez. |
Siblings | Brother: 1. Ron Perez. 2. Grant Perez. Sister: 1. Kristy Perez. 2. Jenna Perez. 3. Kaie Perez. 4. Koehn Perez. 5. Maria Perez. |
Last Modified | July 25, 2020 (©️ Copyright - www.dreshare.com). |
Personal Life | |
Marital Status | Unmarried. |
Dating History? | Affair with Actress Maisie Richardson-Sellers. |
Girlfriend | Maisie Richardson-Sellers (2019 - Present). |
Wife/Spouse | None. |
Food Habits | Non-Vegan. |
Smoke/Drinks? | No. |
Pet(s)? | Jack (Dog).![]() |
Education | |
Highest Qualification | Graduate. |
School | Local High School in Chicago. |
Alma Mater. | Will update. |
Hobbies & Favorite Things | |
Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Jake Gyllenhaal. Actress: Selena Gomez. |
Dream Holiday Destination | Italy. |
Favorite Color | Blue. |
Love to do | Traveling, hiking, trekking, skateboarding, swimming, surfing, etc.![]() |
Favorite Food | Mi Crostini & Mexican Cuisine. |
Shows | Game of Thrones. |
Early Life
The rising star was born in the laps of his mother and father on December 25, 1991, in South Side, Chicago, Illinois, the United States of America. Hence, Taylor Zakhar Perez’s age is 28 years old, as of 2019.
As per the source, the actor was raised in Northwest Indiana along with his seven siblings. He has five sisters named Kristy Perez, Jenna Perez, Kaie Perez, Koehn Perez & Maria Perez and two brothers named Ron Perez and Grant Perez.

Taylor Zakhar Perez with his pet dog ‘Jack’
His parents are one of the well-respected people in the USA. In fact, Taylor is very much close to his mom “Antoinette Perez” who supported him in every phase of his life.
Taylor became interested in the acting and the music world from his childhood. In fact, the actor also started his musical and acting training at a local institution. Later, Perez started to work in various theatre plays during his classes and performed a lot of musical theatre shows.
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Acting Career
His acting journey began after he started performing in plays at an early life which ultimately led him to get a part in small commercials. This is how his Hollywood adventure began.

The Kissing Booth 2 – Poster
In addition, Taylor then moved to Los Angeles, California in order to pursue his dream full time and rented an apartment. His first ever gig was “Young and Hungry” created by David Holden.
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As per the source, the actor played a minor part in the series as Benji Rodriguez in one of the 2015 episode called “Young & Oh, Brother!” opposite Emily Osment and Amy Carrero. Later, Zakhar Perez landed for a guest appearance in “Cruel Intentions” with Peter Gallagher and Sarah Michelle Gellar.

Taylor Zakhar Perez pictured with his Embeds casts Alexis Gzall and Kelsey Asbille (Dreshare.com)
According to reports, the young actor also starred in the limited series “Embeds” (created by Michael De Luca) along with Alexis Gzall and Kelsey Asbille.
The actor’s big break came when he joined the cast of The Kissing Booth 2 alongside Joey King as Shelly ‘Elle’ Evans, Joel Courtney as Lee Flynn, Jacob Elordi as Noah Flynn, Jessica Sutton, Byron Langley and Molly Ringwald as Mrs. Flynn.
The plot of the film revolves around Shelly and her long-distance relationship with her boyfriend Noah who studies at Harvard. However, new admission in the form of handsome Marco (performed by Taylor Perez) brings a twist in the story.

Netflix – The Kissing Booth 2’s Cast
The ratings of The Kissing Booth 2 are fluctuating very much since it is a recent film. But the performance of Taylor is highly appreciated by fans a lot. The critics also claimed that this movie is better than its precursor.
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Body Measurements
After examining the upcoming Hollywood star’s social profiles, www.dreshare.com came to know that his fan-following increase immensely after the release of the Netflix film. He naturally possesses a lean yet athletic physique which the actor enhances by doing weight training 5 days a week.
Taylor Zakhar Perez stands a tall height of 5 feet 11 inches (180 centimeters tall) with a modest build. His weight is around 165 pounds/75 kg. The young actor also involves himself in various physical activities such as hiking, trekking, skateboarding, swimming, surfing, running, etc, in order to get a slim body.

How tall is Taylor Zakhar Perez? 5 ft 11 in height & 165 lbs weight
Most of his followers are females on Instagram who adore his charming smile and dark brown colored eyes. It seems like Taylor doesn’t like to experiment with his black colored hair and prefers a natural look.
The estimated body measurements of the handsome hunk are 44-30-36. The shoe size is around 10 UK. He mainly spotted wearing casual and comfortable clothes. He doesn’t possess any tattoos as of now.
Some Lesser Known Facts about Taylor Zakhar Perez
- He is a professional swimmer also and participated in various events. Perez even won one of the national swimming competitions.
- He loves to wear lather jacked. In addition, he loves to ride the BMW bike.

Taylor Zakhar Perez on his BMW bike
- The model collaborates with various brands on Instagram where he has 575+ K followers including Wonderland and Glamour.
- The 28-years-old actor also made an appearance on CBS’s “Code Black”. he acted as Ari Stricks in the 2016 episode called The Fifth Stage.
- Furthermore, Taylor was also seen in the YoutubeRed’s “12 Deadly Days” in 2016 for the role of Zac in an episode named “Singers Slaying”.
- He loves lizards and other reptiles.
- His performance in ABC’s “Scandal” as Calvin also appreciated by the audience. He appeared in 2018 for an episode “Army of One”.

Taylor Zakhar Perez with his co-star Maisie Richardson-Sellers
- Moreover, he also appeared briefly in the season 6 of “iCarly” as Keith in episode 8, “iGet Banned” in 2016.
- Favorite Food: He loves to eat “Mi Crostini”.
- In his free time, Taylor Zakhar loves to surf near the beach of Nicaragua.
- As of relationship status, we assume that Taylor Zakhar Perez is secretly dating his girlfriend. In fact, he often posts pictures with his co-star Maisie Richardson-Sellers (British Actress) and seems like they are very close to each other.

Taylor Zakhar Perez with his girlfriend Maisie Richardson-Sellers
- She played the role of Chloe in “The Kissing Booth 2”.
- However, they never claimed that they are in a relationship publicly as of now.
- His favorite sport is basketball.
- He owns a pet dog and often uploads its pictures on the internet.
- The actor also named his dog as his quarantine partner.
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