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Cruz Abelita

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Cruz Abelita
In this gripping episode of NBC's "Found," titled "Missing While A Pawn," Cruz Abelita delivers a compelling performance as Charlie. The team delves into a high-stakes case involving a missing chess prodigy and every move counts.
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Cruz Abelita portrays Charlie on NBC's "Found".
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Cruz Abelita is a teen actor known for his work in film, television, and streaming projects. His credits include major studio features such as Disney's Haunted Mansion (2023), Words on Bathroom Walls (2020), and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). On television, he appeared as Charlie in Found and as Justin in Step Up: High Water, where he showcased both his acting range and performance versatility. Cruz began acting at a young age and quickly built experience in commercials, short films, and episodic TV. Recognized for his natural charisma, comedic timing, and ability to bring sincerity to dramatic roles, he continues to train in on-camera technique, improv, and audition preparation. In 2025, Cruz signed with CESD Talent, as announced by The Hollywood Reporter, marking an important step in his representation and career growth. In addition to acting, he has a strong background in dance, stunt work, and sports (basketball, football, tennis), giving him the physicality and adaptability for action-driven and character-focused roles alike. Dedicated to his craft, he is committed to taking on roles that challenge him and highlight his range as a performer.
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    Known for

    Step Up: High Water (2018)
    Step Up: High Water
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Justin Jimenez
    • Justin Jiminez
    Words on Bathroom Walls (2020)
    Words on Bathroom Walls
    7.2
    • Danny
    • 2020
    Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Kelli Williams, Arlen Escarpeta, Shanola Hampton, Karan Oberoi, Brett Dalton, and Gabrielle Walsh in Found (2023)
    Found
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Charlie
    Danny DeVito, Owen Wilson, Mike Benitez, Rosario Dawson, Chase Dillon, Tiffany Haddish, and LaKeith Stanfield in Haunted Mansion (2023)
    Haunted Mansion
    6.0
    • Kid
    • 2023

    Credits

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    Actor



    • Fatima
      • Young Jessie
      • Pre-production



    • Martin Herlihy, Ben Marshall, and John Higgins in Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain (2023)
      Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain
      6.0
      • Teen Boy with Beer
      • 2023
    • Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Kelli Williams, Arlen Escarpeta, Shanola Hampton, Karan Oberoi, Brett Dalton, and Gabrielle Walsh in Found (2023)
      Found
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Charlie
      • 2023
    • Danny DeVito, Owen Wilson, Mike Benitez, Rosario Dawson, Chase Dillon, Tiffany Haddish, and LaKeith Stanfield in Haunted Mansion (2023)
      Haunted Mansion
      6.0
      • Kid
      • 2023
    • Dulé Hill, Saycon Sengbloh, Laura Kariuki, and Elisha Williams in The Wonder Years (2021)
      The Wonder Years
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Kid #1
      • 2023
    • Step Up: High Water (2018)
      Step Up: High Water
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Justin Jimenez
      • Justin Jiminez
      • 2018–2022
    • Dolly Parton, Treat Williams, Christine Baranski, Jenifer Lewis, Matthew Johnson, Mary Lane Haskell, Josh Segarra, Jeanine Mason, and Selah Kimbro Jones in Christmas on the Square (2020)
      Christmas on the Square
      5.2
      • Little Boy
      • 2020
    • Rodrigo Rodriguez in Musicianary - The Rodrigo Rodriguez Story (2020)
      Musicianary - The Rodrigo Rodriguez Story
      Short
      • Young Rodrigo
      • 2020
    • Words on Bathroom Walls (2020)
      Words on Bathroom Walls
      7.2
      • Danny
      • 2020
    • Danny Glover, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, and Karen Gillan in Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)
      Jumanji: The Next Level
      6.6
      • Messenger Boy (uncredited)
      • 2019
    • Camera Shy (2018)
      Camera Shy
      TV Movie
      • Luke Barlow
      • 2018
    • The Art of Making Art (2018)
      The Art of Making Art
      Short
      • Michael Taylor Ryan Wade
      • 2018
    • Tyler Evans, Laura Doman, Liam Burns, Rachel Doman, Sophia Abelita, Cruz Abelita, Shane Donovan Lewis, Karina Simonis, and Christopher Ryan Lewis in Lewis (2017)
      Lewis
      Short
      • Cruz
      • 2017
    • Sid Roth in Carol Arnott (2020)
      It's Supernatural! With Sid Roth
      5.3
      TV Series
      • Sick Boy
      • 2017

    Videos6

    Step Up-Season 3-Reel
    Demo Reel 1:52
    Step Up-Season 3-Reel
    Cruz Abelita portrays Charlie on NBC's "Found".
    Demo Reel 1:46
    Cruz Abelita portrays Charlie on NBC's "Found".
    Cruz Abelita portrays Charlie on NBC's "Found".
    Demo Reel 1:46
    Cruz Abelita portrays Charlie on NBC's "Found".
    Step Up High Water-Season 2
    Demo Reel 1:42
    Step Up High Water-Season 2
    Step Up High Water
    Demo Reel 2:03
    Step Up High Water
    Every Bike Needs A Kid
    Demo Reel 0:59
    Every Bike Needs A Kid
    Stars and Strikes
    Demo Reel 0:31
    Stars and Strikes

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    • Height
      • 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)

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