Xolo Maridueña Officially Joins One Piece Season 3, Playing the Long-Awaited Portgas D. Ace

Liputan6.com, Jakarta Exciting news for fans of Netflix's live-action One Piece series.

Talented young actor Xolo Maridueña has officially joined the cast of the third season of the popular manga adaptation.

Netflix announced on November 5, 2025, his casting as the iconic character Portgas D. Ace.

Xolo Maridueña's role as Portgas D. Ace is one of the most anticipated additions to the upcoming season, following the previous announcement of Cole Escola as Bon Clay.

Production on the third season of One Piece is scheduled to resume in late 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, promising an adaptation of the crucial Alabasta storyline.

Ace is a beloved figure in the One Piece universe, known as Monkey D. Luffy's older brother and possessor of the Mera Mera no Mi Devil Fruit.

Xolo Maridueña's presence is expected to bring a new dimension to the "Fire Fist" character, captivating both longtime fans and new viewers.

ONE PIECE: Season 3 just got a whole lot hotter!! 🔥 We are beyond excited to announce that Xolo Maridueña will be playing the beloved Portgas D. Ace in the next stretch of our adventure! 😆 🔥 pic.twitter.com/MqrKjiZmGD

— ONE PIECE(ワンピース) Netflix (@onepiecenetflix) November 5, 2025

Introducing Portgas D. Ace...XOLO MARIDUEÑA IS JOINING ONE PIECE SEASON 3!!! pic.twitter.com/arysP73sOR

— Netflix (@netflix) November 5, 2025

The announcement of Xolo Maridueña's casting as Portgas D. Ace has created a wave of excitement among One Piece fans.

The Cobra Kai star will bring to life the character known as "Fire Fist" thanks to his fire-manipulating abilities derived from the Mera Mera no Mi Devil Fruit.

Portgas D. Ace is a central figure who shares a strong brotherly bond with Monkey D. Luffy, despite not being blood relatives.

He was previously the captain of the Spade Pirates before joining the Whitebeard Pirates, displaying immense charisma and power.

Production on the third season of One Piece is scheduled to resume in Cape Town, South Africa, in late 2025.

Meanwhile, the second season of the series, titled One Piece: Into the Grand Line, will premiere on March 10, 2026.

Xolo Maridueña, whose birth name is Ramario Xolo Ramirez, was born on June 9, 2001, in Los Angeles, California, United States.

His given name, Xolo, has the unique meaning of "dog star" in Nahuatl (Aztec), reflecting his rich cultural background.

He has Mexican, Cuban, and Ecuadorian ancestry, reflecting his diverse ethnic background.

Around the age of 10, he joined the theater company CASA 0101, where he honed his acting skills and appeared in his first production.

Xolo Maridueña's professional career began as a model for the Sears catalog before transitioning to acting.

Xolo Maridueña first gained widespread recognition for his role as Victor Graham in the NBC TV series "Parenthood" from 2012 to 2015.

However, his popularity skyrocketed when he played Miguel Diaz in the Netflix action series "Cobra Kai," where he appeared in every episode and became a fan favorite.

The highlight of Xolo's career so far is his starring role as Jaime Reyes, aka Blue Beetle, in the DC film "Blue Beetle" in 2023.

This makes him the first Latino actor to star in a live-action superhero film, a significant milestone for representation in Hollywood.

He also voiced the characters Andres in "Victor and Valentino" and Zaid in "Cleopatra in Space."Besides acting, Xolo Maridueña is also active in other projects.

In August 2023, he released his debut single "On My Way" and was involved in the film "Killing Castro" in December 2023.

His upcoming projects include joining the cast of "Practical Magic 2" in July 2025 and starring in the independent romance film "Dog Years."