Xolo Maridueña is currently a trending topic primarily due to exciting developments in his acting career across major franchises.

A significant reason for his trending status is the recent announcement that he will be joining the cast of Netflix's popular live-action series One Piece for its third season, where he is set to portray the beloved character Portgas D. Ace. This news has generated considerable buzz among fans of the widely acclaimed manga and anime series.

Furthermore, Maridueña gained widespread recognition for his groundbreaking role as the titular character in the 2023 DC superhero film Blue Beetle. This film was particularly notable as it featured the first Latino lead in a live-action DC superhero movie. His involvement with the Blue Beetle character continues, with an animated series also in the works where he is expected to reprise his role, further keeping him in the public eye.