Ray Diaz is a social media influencer and actor best known for his roles in television and modeling work. His public image was significantly impacted by legal issues in 2019, which received extensive media coverage.
Raymundo Diaz was born on August 13, 1988, in Key West, Florida. He grew up alongside his older sister, Lusana Diaz. Diaz began his professional career in New York, where he ventured into modeling. To focus more intently on the industry, he later moved to Miami, where he quickly found success. One of his early breaks was landing a national commercial for the department store chain Macy’s, which helped open doors to further opportunities in the advertising world.
Diaz was eventually signed by the prestigious Wilhelmina modeling agency in New York. Through this representation, he secured campaigns for major brands such as Reebok, Harley-Davidson, Calvin Klein, Polo Ralph Lauren, L'Oréal, and Cosmopolitan. These achievements laid the foundation for his transition into the entertainment industry.
Aiming to expand his career in entertainment, Diaz enrolled in acting classes at The William Esper Studio in New York. The training encouraged him to pursue acting professionally, leading him to relocate to Los Angeles, where he began auditioning for roles.
Diaz made his on-screen debut playing Matt in the 2011 short film Prophecy. He soon secured his first lead role as Trevor in the thriller Stone Markers. While building his acting résumé, he continued to model, appearing in campaigns for brands like Ford, Lexus, and Subway.
In 2017, Diaz achieved a major milestone when he joined the cast of the comedy series Lopez, created by and starring George Lopez. He played the character Hector during the show's second season. In 2019, he appeared as Gilbert in the comedy series Sober Coach. These roles established his presence in both comedic and dramatic television genres. Estimates of his net worth vary, though his income is primarily attributed to his work in modeling, acting, and social media collaborations.
In July 2019, Ray Diaz faced serious legal issues that significantly affected his public reputation. He was arrested in San Diego by Los Angeles Police Department detectives, with the support of San Diego police. The arrest occurred on the morning of July 12, 2019, and he was held on $500,000 bail.
LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division Special Assault Section charged Diaz following a detailed investigation into allegations of sexual assault. As of the time of arrest, neither Diaz nor his legal representatives had issued a public statement addressing the charges. The case received widespread media attention due to Diaz's visibility as a social media figure and actor.
| Net Worth 2021: | 600 thousand |
