Miguel Cazarez Mora is an American actor and model from Phoenix, Arizona, known for playing Robin Arellano in the horror film The Black Phone. He began his acting career as a teenager and has also built a large social media audience through Instagram and TikTok.
The Black Phone
Cazarez Mora made his first acting appearance as Robin Arellano in The Black Phone, a horror film released in 2022. He was 14 when the film was filmed and 15 when it reached audiences. Robin is a friend of Finney and a former victim of the film's villain, the Grabber.
Director Scott Derrickson expanded Robin's role after production had initially wrapped. Derrickson arranged for Cazarez Mora to return to film an additional scene, which he directed during the actor's return to the production. Cazarez Mora has also spoken about the importance of being the only Mexican-American cast member in the first film and representing his heritage through Robin.
Black Phone 2
Scott Derrickson personally contacted Cazarez Mora about returning for Black Phone 2. Rather than reprise Robin, Cazarez Mora played Ernesto Arellano, Robin's younger brother, making the sequel an opportunity to portray a new character within the same franchise.
Cazarez Mora described the chance to portray Ernesto as an opportunity to play an entirely different individual. The role extended his connection to The Black Phone series beyond his debut performance as Robin.
Before fame
Cazarez Mora began using Instagram in May 2021 and developed a public presence on Instagram and TikTok. His accounts feature behind-the-scenes material, professional appearances, trend content and photographs from his daily life. A TikTok posted from The Black Phone premiere in June 2022 received millions of views, while his social media accounts attracted millions of followers.
Alongside acting, he works as a model. He speaks English and Spanish and has identified with his Mexican heritage. He has also cited Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio and Will Smith as actors who influenced his early interest in performance.
Interesting facts about Miguel Cazarez Mora
Cazarez Mora has trained in boxing for several years, pointing to both the sport's physical and mental benefits. He also plays the electric guitar and enjoys drawing, interests he shares with his followers online.
Despite appearing in a major horror film, Cazarez Mora has said that he is not a fan of the horror genre. Fans and people close to him also use the nicknames Mijo and Mickey.
What is Miguel Cazarez Mora's background?
Cazarez Mora was raised in Arizona by his mother, Wendy Mora. Wendy works in the skincare and beauty sector and operates a medical beauty clinic, and she has appeared in content shared by her son.
His Mexican heritage is an important part of his identity and his approach to representation on screen. He has described taking pride in representing Mexican-American identity both as an actor and through his role as Robin Arellano.
Quick facts
- His role as Robin Arellano in The Black Phone was his first acting credit.
- He was 14 when The Black Phone was filmed and 15 when the film was released.
- Scott Derrickson brought him back after production had wrapped to film an additional Robin scene.
- He played Ernesto Arellano, Robin's younger brother, in Black Phone 2 rather than reprising Robin.
- He was the only Mexican-American cast member in the first The Black Phone film and has spoken about taking pride in that representation.
- He began using Instagram in May 2021.
- A TikTok he posted from The Black Phone premiere in June 2022 received millions of views.
- He has trained in boxing for several years.
- He plays the electric guitar and enjoys drawing.
- He has said that he is not a fan of the horror genre despite appearing in The Black Phone.
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