Taylor Zakhar Perez, who is currently 30 years old, got an early start performing in regional musicals while growing up in Northwest Indiana and eventually moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. According to some reports, he was also a competitive swimmer in high school, and fans believe it's totally true as he is in good shape. Interestingly, Perez had no idea how big The Kissing Booth was when he auditioned for the role in January 2019. It was actually his first audition of the year.
In The Kissing Booth 2, Elle falls for her new classmate Marco, and fans can't blame her. Many haven't decided yet if they are Team Marco or Team Noah. Want to know more about the handsome actor who brings The Kissing Booth 2 Marco to life? Look no further. Taylor Zakhar Perez rose to stardom overnight with his role in Netflix's sequel to its first hit romantic comedy. His Instagram followers skyrocketed to over a million after the movie was released. Here is everything about Taylor Zakhar Perez's love life.
What Really Happened Between Taylor Zakhar Perez And Joey King
As it's well-known, Joey famously dated her fellow co-star Jacob Elordi, but they split back in November 2018. Now Jacob is in a relationship with Olivia Jade. Meanwhile, Joey King is engaged to boyfriend Steven Piet, a producer/director on Joey's 2019 Hulu Limited series The Act.
Joey King and Taylor Zakhar Perez sparked romance rumors after a series of flirty posts. It started when they began sharing cute pics together on social media, but it was the captions that really got fans. For example, following the premiere of The Kissing Booth 2, the actress shared a photo on her Instagram story with her arms wrapped around Taylor with the caption "got tested just so we could hug today." In another story, she called him her "favorite weirdo." But that was just the tip of the iceberg.
The duo also shared a flirty TikTok with fans where King was getting her makeup done, and Perez was standing in the background shirtless. The actress complimented Perez's toned body in the video, saying, "I said his abs are like ice cube trays. The other one that I said was, 'is your name cookies and cream because you're my favorite flavor'?" Many fans thought Elle didn't choose Marco in the movie, but maybe King chose Perez.
Taylor Zakhar Perez 's Truth About Joey King
For Joey's 21st birthday, Taylor shared a photo of the two of them, writing, "Honestly, I could write about this woman all day. She is the reason I joined the KB2 family, she welcomed me with open arms and love, she supported me, she pushed me, she made me laugh (like pee my pants laughter and had to check my underwear), she inspired me to be a better actor, she shared her family with me, THE LIST GOES ON. Grateful for you forever." Joey responded, writing, "can't imagine my life without you. I heart you, T."
He also posted an adorable video of the two of them doing a TikTok emoji challenge. Things escalated to a new level when fans suspected that Joey and Taylor took a little trip together for Joey's birthday weekend. They were with some of their other friends too, but fans couldn't get over how cute Joey and Taylor were on this trip. However, the actor denied all the romance rumors between him and his co-star. "Joey King and I are not dating," Taylor said during an interview with GQ. Then he added, "I love her dearly, but no, we are not dating. We might take trips together, but no."
Taylor Zakhar Perez's View On Romance And Best On-Screen Kisses
Chatting to MTV News, Taylor shared his all-time favorite on-screen kisses. One of them is Spider-Man's upside-down kiss, and one of the others will probably surprise some fans. It was from a Harry Potter movie. More specifically, the scene where Ron and Hermione kiss in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The actor said, "I love strong women, and I just love Hermione."
Perez thinks the lead-up is what makes a great memorable on-screen kiss. In Ron and Hermione's case, "that's why you wait seven seasons to see it happen," he explains. Regarding his love life, the actor told Glamour, "I'm a huge proponent of dating friends or people you've had heart-to-hearts with before you become intimate. Emotional intimacy is way more important to me than sexual intimacy."
On the topic of his ideal date, Taylor says he loves someone who's up for adventure and not too squirmy, like when he wants to go on a camping trip with no electricity or water. And what's his idea of a romantic date? The Minx star enjoys day or weekend trips, walking on the beach, or learning something new together. Regarding his current love life, Taylor appears to be single.