Isaac Gabriel Arellanes, professionally known as Isaac Arellanes, is an American actor who earned widespread recognition for his role as Ruben Reyna in the Emmy-winning Apple TV+ kids series Ghostwriter (2019–2022), becoming the first Native American to be nominated in the younger programming category at the Daytime Emmys.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Isaac Gabriel Arellanes
- Stage Name: Isaac Arellanes
- Born: February 24, 2005
- Age: 21 years old
- Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Mixed
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.79 m
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Daniel Arellanes and Kiona Arellanes
- Siblings: Israel Arellanes and Keilani Arellanes
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $1 million USD
Early Life and Education
Isaac Gabriel Arellanes was born on February 24, 2005, in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. He was raised by his parents, Daniel Arellanes and Kiona Arellanes (from the Hopi tribe, Coyote Clan, with maternal lineage from Hotevilla on Third Mesa of the Hopi reservation), in a culturally rich family environment.
He grew up with two siblings: his brother, Israel Arellanes, and his sister, Keilani Arellanes. His ethnicity is mixed Latino and Hopi Native American, and his religion is Christianity.
He studied acting at the Los Angeles Film Academy (now Los Angeles Acting Academy) to hone his craft while pursuing professional opportunities.
Career
Isaac Arellanes started his career with a guest appearance on The Night Shift at age 11. He gained recognition for his role as Ruben Reyna in Apple TV+‘s Ghostwriter, earning an Emmy nomination.
He starred as Wiki in Netflix’s Blue Miracle (2021) alongside Dennis Quaid, appeared in A Million Miles Away (2023), and achieved breakout fame as Isaac Garcia in Netflix’s My Life with the Walter Boys, with Season 2 premiering in 2025.
He has over 40 television episodes to his credit, signed with Innovative Artists in 2025, and has upcoming roles in features like Wind River: Rising. He also models, dances, and streams gaming on Twitch.
Social Media
- Instagram: @aboutisaac
Personal Life
Isaac Arellanes, 21, is currently single, with no publicly known current or past relationships, as he keeps his romantic life private while focusing on his career and family.
He has no children and maintains a grounded lifestyle influenced by his Indigenous and Latino roots, often emphasizing cultural pride and personal growth.
Net Worth
Isaac Arellanes’s net worth is estimated at $1 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting salaries and residuals from major series like Ghostwriter and My Life with the Walter Boys on Netflix, with brand collaborations, and potential gaming/Twitch streaming or endorsements.
Filmography
- The Night Shift
- Cucuy: The Boogeyman
- Euphoria
- Ghostwriter
- Quantum Leap
- A Million Miles Away
- Chad
- Everything to Me
- My Life with the Walter Boys