Arian S. Cartaya, born on February 14, 2013, is a Cuban American TV actor who’s captured attention for his role as Rich Santos in the 2025 horror prequel series It: Welcome to Derry. He’s also popped up in several episodes of Gordita Chronicles, Juego de Mentiras, and Bad Monkey.
Before fame
A kicked off his acting journey in 2021 with a role in the short film Un Pequeño Corte. He scored his first big break in 2022 with the family comedy series Gordita Chronicles. That same year, he appeared in multiple episodes of Juego de Mentiras and starred in the 2023 short film Birdhouse. His major breakout arrived in 2025 when he landed the part in It: Welcome to Derry.
Trivia
Arian shares Cuban heritage with his character Rich, which he says made the role feel deeply personal and special. He once filmed an AT&T commercial in Georgia alongside actor Blake Cameron James—and years later, they were both floored to recognize each other on the It: Welcome to Derry set.
Family life
He’s from the United States and proudly carries Cuban heritage.