27 years old American actor Christian Navarro is one of the most popular actors in the American film and television industry. His fan following is increasing day by day. The fan following on his Instagram account has crossed 4 million marks. He has thousands of followers on Facebook and Twitter as well. His brilliant role in the Netflix drama series 13 Reasons Why helped him catch the public’s attention.
Christian Navarro was born on August 21, 1991, in Bronx, New York under the zodiac sign of Leo. His full name is Christian Lee Navarro. He is of Puerto Rican descent. He has a younger sister named Leeann Madisyn Navarro. His parents were hard-working supportive of his acting career. In high school, he participated in school dramas. He also likes playing the guitar. He has a degree in Arts and Literature. 5 ft 7 in tall Christian Navarro weighs 70 kg. His eyes are dark brown and hair color is black. Christian Navarro likes the dog. He owns a Jack Russel terrier. His dog’s name is Dani. He posts her pictures frequently on Instagram.
Christian Navarro made his debut in the acting career in 2005 at the age of 14. Initially, he had to struggle for some time. He worked in commercials and low budget films. His first film was Day of the Dead 2: Contagium. In 2007, he appeared in one episode of Law and Order: Criminal Intent. He played some good roles in various TV series such as Blue Bloods, Taxi Brooklyn, and The Affair. He kept appearing in different television series till he got a recurring role in the TV series Vinyl. His role in this series was minor, but the series became hugely popular and commercially successful. He was selected for the role of John White in the film Run It. In 2015, Christian Navarro got one role in a TV series named Rosewood. He received positive feedback for his role in the Rosewood.
Christian Navarro received a breakthrough in his career when he was offered the role of Tony Padilla in the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. This American teen web series is produced by Selena Gomez. The star cast includes Brandon Flynn, Miles Helzer, and Dylan Minnette. The series depicts the problems faced by American teenagers. Antonio “Tony” Padilla is the main character of the series. He is n 18 years old high school student of Mexican origin. Christian Navarro has played the role so well that he has become a Latino role model for his fans.
Christian Navarro is a trained mix martial artist with an interest in outdoor activities. Hiking is one of his favorite activities. He enjoys traveling. He has a tattoo of a lion on his hand. People wonder about his se*ual orientation following his role as a gay teenager in the series 13 Reasons Why. Even though he has dated several popular actresses, people doubt his sexual orientation. He was in a relationship with a Pakistani actress named Alina Raja for a small period of time. He has a crush on a female boxer named Paige VanZant and an actress cum singer Hailee Steinfeld. He is single at the moment, but likely to be dating someone. Being a private person, he doesn’t like to reveal his personal information.
Christian Navarro was fond of acting since childhood. He believes that as a Puerto Rican man he has a responsibility to set an example for the people of color. He takes his acting and choice of role seriously. His distinct looks and attractive personality has helped him in getting good roles. He believes in playing the character as truthfully as possible. He has breathed life in the character of Tony Padilla in the TV series 13 Reasons Why. The TV show has generated some controversy regarding its theme. Navarro believes that ultimately producers of the show are responsible for the theme. To play the role as truthfully as possible is the responsibility of an actor. In 2018, he received the Rising Star Award at the San Diego International Film Festival.
Christian Navarro is eager to see where his career is headed after the immense popularity of the show 13 Reasons Why. The experience of working in this show has taught him to push the limits and attain incredible results. He challenges himself to become better every day. By working in this show, all the actors have learned to be professional in their work and be more adaptable to the team. They show up on time and try their best to portray their characters to the best of their ability. It was not easy for Navarro to say goodbye to the show 13 Reasons Why. This show made him aware of his inner demons as well. He is battling every day with some issues such as his status as an immigrant, his sexuality, etc.
After taking a short break with his family and friends, Navarro would be trying for new roles. One of the roles he is interested in playing is that of Prince Eric in the Little Mermaid. His chances are bright after Harry Styles backed out from Disney’s upcoming live-action The Little Mermaid remake. Christian Navarro is paid handsomely for working in films and TV series. He earned $35 k per episode for the TV series 13 Reasons Why. On average, a TV star earns between $150 k to $1 million. His current net worth is around $2 million.
Some fun facts about Christian Navarro: he likes Chinese and Italian food. His favorite place in Paris. He enjoys watching football. His favorite actor is Eddie Redmayne and favorite actress is Natalie Portman. He is a very good friend with Brandon Flynn who is one of the cast in 13 Reasons Why.
Christian Navarro has come up with a modest background. He is a socially responsible person and wants to set an example for the young generation. He is also immensely popular among youth and teenagers. Hopefully, he will get good and meaningful roles for many years to come. And he will spread awareness about important issues through his acting and also keep us entertained.
