Niko Guardado, an American actor, and model was born on December 24, 1996, in the United States of America. He is known for his role in Disney and Nickelodeon projects. His appearances on numerous Disney and Nickelodeon shows have all contributed to his rise to 

You may be familiar with Niko Guardado from his acting career, but there is more to his life as you will discover from the following facts.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Niko Guardado

1. His Interest In “Party of Five” Beto

Niko Guardado became interested in the show’s plot because of its relevance to the current immigration debate in the United States. The “Almost Home” star expressed concerns about the chaos caused by the separation of children and parents at the border. ^[1]

2. Non-Spanish Speaker

The series “Party of Five” includes multicultural settings in which the casts interact in Spanish in some scenes. Niko is the only member of the cast who does not speak Spanish. He admits to relying on the team for English-to-Spanish translations.

3. Oscar Isaac Is An Inspiration To Him

Niko sees Isaac as the only actor who represents what he wants to be, so he is keen to learn Spanish. He admits that Emily and Brandon, his fellow cast members, have been teaching him.

4. Supporting Family 

Niko attributes a large part of his success in the acting industry to the support he receives from family members. His father was sympathetic to Niko, pursuing a sporting career; thus, Niko did not expect him to support his passion for acting. Still, every parent wants the best for their children; thus, his father encouraged him to pursue whatever he desired.

5. His Struggles As Beto

Niko Guardado revealed that he felt a lot of pressure from “Party of Five” fans who had high expectations for his role. He admits that because the film is a remake of a ’90s original series, fans of the original series expect Niko to bring to life his character as Beto and outperform the previous play. ^[2]

6. His Memories Of Metrodome

Niko and his siblings enjoyed going to the ballpark with their father. The family is a die-hard Twins fan, and Niko recalls his visits to the sports and recreation center where he played with his siblings. The actor also recalls everything they had to go through before their father would let them visit the location. Despite the Twins’ new home at Target Field, he still has fond memories of the Metrodome.

7. Preparation Of His Role As Beto

He read the series’ theme, immigration, slowly. He gained insight into the real-life experience of family separation through his reading, allowing him to put what he had learned into context.^[3]

8. Father Is A Retired Major League Baseball Player

Eddie Guardado, Niko Guardado’s father, is a well-known former Major League Baseball player. He is a two-time All-Star in American Major League Baseball and a member of the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame.