Jason Genao is a talented American actor known for his breakout role as Ruby Martinez in the hit Netflix coming-of-age series On My Block.H
He has built a strong fanbase through television, film, and independent projects, inspiring young performers from working-class backgrounds to chase their Hollywood dreams with perseverance and cultural pride.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Jason Steven Genao
- Stage Name: Jason Genao
- Born: July 3, 1996
- Age: 29 years old
- Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Dominican-American
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 5’1½” (156 cm)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Mr Genao and Mrs Genao
- Siblings: David Genao and Danny Genao
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $2 million USD
Early Life and Education
Jason Steven Genao was born on July 3, 1996, in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. He was raised by his parents, Mr Genao, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, and Mrs Genao (first-generation with roots in Long Island), in a working-class Dominican-American family.
He grew up alongside his two brothers, David Genao and Danny Genao, experiencing a blend of cultural traditions and the challenges of bordering poverty while dreaming of the American dream.
He graduated from William L. Dickinson High School in Jersey City. His family’s strong work ethic and cultural heritage deeply influenced his values and artistic drive. His ethnicity is Dominican-American. His religion is Christianity.
Career
Jason Genao discovered his passion for acting around age nine, but began pursuing it seriously in his teens after school productions.
He honed his skills at a local acting school and landed his first major break with a role in Baz Luhrmann’s Netflix series The Get Down in 2016. That same year, he appeared in Law & Order: SVU.
His profile rose with a small but memorable part in the blockbuster X-Men film Logan (2017) as a mutant child.
The turning point came in 2018, when he joined the main cast of Netflix’s On My Block as Ruby Martinez, a math-loving, loyal friend navigating high school life in South Los Angeles. The series ran for four seasons until 2021 and became a cultural touchstone for representation.
He continued to take on recurring roles, such as Devon in the 2022 Netflix comedy miniseries Boo, Bitch. In 2023, he starred as Boyd in the war action thriller Ambush, starring alongside Aaron Eckhart and Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
Additional credits include Divinity, Max Winslow and the House of Secrets, Film Fest, and God Friended Me. In 2025, he joined the cast of the indie whodunit Regulars. Jason continues to take on diverse projects while staying grounded in his Jersey roots and Dominican heritage.
Social Media
- Instagram: @jason.genao
- TikTok: @thejasonganao
Personal Life
Jason Steven Genao, 29, is currently single and not engaged. No publicly confirmed long-term relationships or past girlfriends are widely documented in reliable sources, as he maintains a relatively private personal life focused on family and career growth.
He has no children and often speaks about cherishing time with his parents and brothers while balancing Hollywood opportunities. His height is 5’1½” (156 cm).
Net Worth
Jason Genao’s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in television series and films, including salaries from On My Block, Logan, Ambush, and other projects; residual payments from streaming hits; and growing opportunities in independent cinema and endorsements as his career expands.
Filmography
- On My Block (2018–2021) – Ruby Martinez (main cast)
- Ambush (2023) – Boyd
- Boo, Bitch (2022 – present) – Devon (recurring)
- Logan (2017)
- The Get Down (2016)
- Divinity (2023)
- Max Winslow and the House of Secrets (2019)
- Film Fest (2020)
- God Friended Me (2018)
- Regulars (upcoming) – cast member
- Law & Order: SVU (2016) – guest role