The global crush received a new update in the form of Taylor Zakhar Perez. The American actor is popular for his looks and impressive performance in ‘Kissing Booth.’ While he did not have any gay angle in the series, Taylor Zakhar Perez Gay rumors have sparked recently. People speculate if their favorite Marco Valentin Pena is of another sexual orientation. Well, the actor started his career through prominent films and is currently an emerging personality in the television industry. On the work front, Taylor is set to appear in Red, White & Royal Blue, a rom-com. But the twist here is that he would be portraying a gay character on-screen. This has led the netizens to question his sexuality. As a result, a few memes have surfaced online about Taylor Zakhar Perez Gay speculations. Read to know the entire backstory!
Who Is Taylor Zakhar Perez?
Born on December 24, 1991, in Indiana, Taylor Zakhar Perez belongs to several descents, including the Mediterranean. The 31-year-old is keenly interested in swimming since his early days. During his schooling at Chesterton High School, Zakhar actively participated in swimming activities. Further, the Kissing Booth actor attended Fordham University and earned a scholarship in the sport. But, he decided to enroll himself at the University of California, Los Angeles. Moreover, his family-owned an automobile parts shop where he went on weekends. The actor used to change tires and do other stuff at the shop before jumping into the acting career. Another aspect of his life comprised his performance in opera houses. But Taylor Zakhar Perez eventually landed in shows and began his acting career. Perez marked his presence in shows like Suburgatory, Young & Hungry, and Scandal. However, he received his breakthrough after being featured in Kissing Booth.
Taylor Zakhar Perez Gay: Who Is His Guy Partner?
Since the American celeb has been a prominent figure in romantic comedies, Taylor is already speculated to have a romantic partner in real life. Expectations rose to new heights when he played one of the love interests of Joey in The Kissing Booth. And in the most recent times, Zakhar has been roped in to play Alex Claremont-Diaz in Red, White & Royal Blue. That led to Taylor Zakhar Perez Gay rumors. Although it is touted to be a gay rom-com, the actor is expected to have been taken or committed, regardless of his sexual orientation.
Talking specifically about his relationship, Taylor Zakhar Perez was rumored to be dating Maisie Richardson-Sellers. Both of them did not clarify the rumors, and hence, it remained mere speculation. But a few months later, it was reported that the pair were not actually dating. Well, such assumptions were raised when Perez shared a heartfelt Instagram post to wish her a birthday. Coming to his current relationship status, Taylor Zakhar Perez is not reported to be dating anyone. This clearly implies that the young personality is single and his love life is under wraps. Even his social media handles don’t include any posts that can hint at his romantic relationship. A quick scroll through his Instagram account revealed that Taylor does lots of modeling and shares snaps of his lifestyle.
However, Taylor was once linked to Kissing Booth actress Joey King. But he cleared the air by referring to her as his quarantine period. They were even spotted together on vacation, but the stars insisted that they were not a couple. The pair grew closer while filming for the series, but Joey was involved with another co-star. She was romantically linked to Jacob Elordi, who played Noah Flynn.
Taylor Zakhar Perez Gay: Is He Dating Co-Star Nicholas Galitzine?
As already mentioned, Taylor Zakhar has never been vocal about his love life. This sparked Taylor Zakhar Perez Gay rumors, as many believed he also belonged to the LGBTQ community. But the truth is he does not prefer to discuss his relationship. This is why his relationship status stands uncertain. However, his performance in the upcoming romantic comedy Red, White & Royal Blue has given a new subject to the netizens for discussion. Perez’s set to play the romantic partner of Nicholas on screen. Directed by Matthew Lopez, the official plot of the film focuses on a brewing romance between them.
But the portrayal of the gay character has sparked Taylor Zakhar Perez Gay rumors. Fans are assuming that Taylor and Nicholas have come close. Not only this, but they also bonded very well during the filming. Although the story of the forthcoming Amazon Prime’s gay rom-com suggests an epic romantic story, none of the reports claim that they are dating in real life as well. So, it would be safe to ditch Taylor Zakhar Perez Gay speculations. In addition to this, we can say that Zakhar Perez is straight and many details about his personal life remains unknown.
For the uninitiated, other cast members of Red, White, & Royal Blue include Sarah Shahi, Clifton Collins Jr, and Stephen Fry. The trailer has already been released on YouTube. Based on the novel by Casey MzQuiston, the movie is set to drop on August 11, 2023. Stay tuned to TECH RADAR 247 for more updates.