Erik Valdez

Erik Valdez (born Russell Erik Valdez) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Trey Mitchell in the soap opera television series General Hospital (2012–2013), Carlito Solano Jr. in the drama television series Graceland (2014–2015) and Kyle Cushing in the superhero television series Superman & Lois (2021–2024).

Early life His father is of Mexican and Native American descent, while his mother is of English and Irish descent. His parents were second-generation cotton farmers and he grew up in a close-knit family. In 2016, he played the role of Lopez in the direct-to-video film Jarhead 3: The Siege. The same year, he played an uncredited role of Officer Valducci in the drama film Paint It Black. In 2021, he portrayed the character Kyle Cushing in the superhero drama television series Superman & Lois, which premiered on The CW, featuring Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch.

Personal life In 2015, Valdez proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Candice Lopez, a hostess for Radio Disney, and they married in 2016. Together, they have a son: Enzo Ray Valdez (b. 2018).

Video games YearTitleRoleNotes 2012 Syndicate Subverter (voice) 2021 Far Cry 6 General José Castillo (voice)