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From Soccer Star to Hollywood: Danny Ramirez's Inspiring Journey

12/11/2025

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Danny Ramirez, an actor of Mexican and Colombian descent, reflects on his journey from a college soccer field to Hollywood.
Seeing Riz Ahmed in The Reluctant Fundamentalist inspired him to pursue acting.
Ramirez gained recognition in Top Gun: Maverick and as the MCU's Falcon.
He will produce and star in Baton, a film about a soccer player, to advocate hard work and mentorship that expands Latino actors’ opportunities.

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Story summary

Danny Ramirez, an actor of Mexican and Colombian descent, reflects on his journey from a college soccer field to Hollywood.
Seeing Riz Ahmed in The Reluctant Fundamentalist inspired him to pursue acting.
Ramirez gained recognition in Top Gun: Maverick and as the MCU's Falcon.
He will produce and star in Baton, a film about a soccer player, to advocate hard work and mentorship that expands Latino actors’ opportunities.