Moisés Arias is an American actor born in New York City. He is best known for his role as Rico on the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana and for his performance as Norm MacLean in the 2024 Amazon Prime Video adaptation of Fallout. He is also a co-founder of the youth collective and fashion label MSFTSrep.
April 18, 1994, marked the arrival of Moisés Arias in New York City, the son of Colombian parents Mónica and César Arias. Raised in a bilingual household, he eventually pursued a career in the entertainment industry after completing training at the Barbizon Modeling and Acting School in Tampa, Florida, establishing himself across television, film, and voice work.
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Arias began his professional trajectory with minor roles, including an appearance in the 2006 production Nacho Libre. His initial exposure to a wider audience came through his portrayal of Rico on the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana. During this period, he also secured roles in Beethoven's Big Break and Wizards of Waverly Place, where he played the character Conscience. Beyond acting, he appeared in music videos for artists such as Pearl Jam, the Jonas Brothers, and Parmalee. In 2009, he also engaged with sports media by serving as a sideline reporter for the Little League World Series on ESPN networks.
Transition to Independent Film
The 2013 Sundance Film Festival premiere of The Kings of Summer served as a critical pivot for his career, with Arias describing the project as a major turning point. That same year, he appeared alongside Asa Butterfield and Harrison Ford in the science fiction feature Ender's Game. His filmography continued to expand with appearances in The Stanford Prison Experiment, Pitch Perfect 3, Jockey, and The King of Staten Island. In 2019, he starred in the comedy-drama The Wall of Mexico and featured in the romantic drama Five Feet Apart, while providing a performance in the Colombian war drama Monos.
Multimedia and Fashion Ventures
Outside of traditional acting, Arias collaborated with his brother, Mateo Arias, to produce a series of short films for YouTube under the channel Moiswashere, including the project Motocross Madness. In 2012, he expanded his creative reach by co-founding MSFTSrep, a youth collective and fashion label. This venture was established in partnership with Jaden Smith, Willow Smith, and his brother. His recent television work includes a performance as Norm MacLean in the 2024 Amazon Prime Video adaptation of the video game franchise Fallout.
Fast facts
- Born: 18 April 1994, New York City
- Citizenship: United States and Colombia
- Education: Barbizon Modeling and Acting School
- Co-founder: MSFTSrep fashion brand
- Television debut: Hannah Montana
- Brother: Mateo Arias
Questions readers ask
What was the result of the 2014 investigation involving Moisés Arias?
The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services investigated after a photograph of Arias and Willow Smith was published. The family was cleared of any wrongdoing.
What project does Arias consider the turning point of his career?
Arias identified the 2013 Sundance film The Kings of Summer as the turning point in his acting career.
