Alex Meraz

Alejandro "Alex" Meraz (born January 10, 1985) is an American actor and martial artist. He is best known for playing the werewolf named Paul Lahote in the film New Moon and Border Patrol agent Ivan Muños in Dark Winds.

Life and career Meraz was born in Mesa, Arizona, and is of Purépecha descent. As a child, his family would visit his relatives in Santa Maria Ostula, Michoacán, Mexico. He attended the New School for the Arts and studied painting and illustration. Alex has been in CSI: New York., Single Ladies, The Walking Dead, Suicide Squad, and Landman.

Personal life On December 31, 2007, Alex married Kim. A Twilight fan, she suggested that he audition for New Moon, believing he was perfect for the part. They have a son, for whom his mentor, actor Raoul Trujillo, is the godfather. In June 2012, the couple had another son.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2005 The New World Core Warrior 2007 Two Spirits, One Journey Luke Short film 2009 The Twilight Saga: New Moon Paul Lahote 2010 The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Paul Lahote 2011 The Roommate Frat Boy 2011 Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown Zack 2011 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 Paul Lahote 2012 Mine Games TJ 2012 186 Dollars to Freedom Nicaragua 2012 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 Paul Lahote 2012 The Reward Renegade Cop Short film 2014 Cry Now Eric 2015 Bone Tomahawk Eagle Skulls 2016 The Bronx Bull Paco 2016 Suicide Squad Gomez 2017 Bright Serafin 2020 Bad Dad Alex 2021 The Last Son Patty 2021 Primordial Man The Primordial Man Short film TBA Subversion Post-production

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