Erik Valdez

Erik Valdez is an American actor and also a fan of motorsports. He was seen in films Jarhead 3: The Siege", Untitled Horror Comedy" and others. However, he is best known for his roles Kyle Cushing in "Superman and Lois," Trey Mitchell in "General Hospital," Carlito Solano Jr in "Graceland" and as Kyle Cushing in "Superman & Lois." 

Short Biography

Russell Erik Valdez was born on August 23, 1979, in Lubbock, Texas, the United States to Miguel (father) and Karen (mother). He also has a brother named Gabriel.

As of 2021, Erick is aged 41 years old and stands tall at 5ft 10 inches.  

Erik's father's side of the family has Mexican, Spanish, and Native American ancestors. Similarly, he has English and Irish ancestors on his mother's side.

Acting Career Highlights

The 41-year-old made his stage debut at the age of seven in a theater production. His acting career in television and films began in 2004 when he relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career professionally.

The General Hospital star first notable star in the short film "Ride the Wake" in 2008. Beau was his character. In the same year, he made an appearance on the TV show "90210."Also, he starred in the film "Untitled Horror Comedy" in 2009.

After that, he played Dan in the film "Zombrex: Dead Rising Sun" in 2010. He appeared in two television shows in 2011: "Breaking In" and "Fresh Girl." Erik appeared in two films in 2016. In "Paint It, Black" and "Jarhead 3:The Siege," he played Officer Valducci and Lopez, respectively. "Mistresses," "Graceland," and "Syndicate" are among his other acting credits.

Furthermore, the actor has always been fascinated by automobiles and motorcycles. Since the age of fifteen, he has owned nearly 47 vehicles and competed in various motorsports. 

How Wealthy Is Erik Valdez?

As of April 2021, Erik's net worth is estimated at around  $ 1 million. The significant source of his income is from his successful career as an actor. Additionally, being a motorsport lover, he owns 47 cars. 

An actor's hourly wage is estimated to be about $39 per hour, according to estimates. The lowest-paid ten percent made about $9 per hour, while the highest-paid ten percent made more than $100 in the USA. 

Personal Married: Is He Married?

In 2015, Valdez proposed to his longtime girlfriend Candice Lopez, a Radio Disney hostess. The ceremony for the engagement took place in Napa Valley. The soon-to-be husband revealed the news via a photo on his Instagram account in July 2015. 

Later, their wedding ceremony was kept a secret, and little information was published which is why the exact date is not available. The couple then welcomed their first child, a son, into the world on May 22, 2018. They called him Enzo Ray Valdez.