Netflix’s The Karate Kid spin-off series Cobra Kai has introduced a lot of new, aspiring karate fighters over the past few seasons. But recently in season four, a mysterious new character “Lia” appeared who is not a fast martial arts practitioner, and she quickly became a fan favorite. Milena Rivero is the actress who plays this adorable girl.
Learn more about her as you read this Milena Rivero Biography.
Milena Rivero On Cobra Kai
Milena Rivero plays Lia, a high school student caught in the middle of a love triangle between Kenny (Dallas Dupree Young) and Daniel LaRusso’s son, Anthony (Griffin Santopietro). Yes, if you haven’t watched the show, Kenny, aka the new kid, is the good guy while Anthony is more of a bad guy.
She first appears in the scene as Anthony’s best friend, who tells Kenny not to pay any attention to Anthony and his antics. Soon, Kenny falls for Lia’s empathetic nature. But of course, she is also liked by the bully.
Kenny then continues to be tormented by Anthony and his gang (even scamming him under the name Lia online), prompting him to join Cobra Kai.
Hopefully Kenny will get stronger over time, not only physically but mentally as well, and be able to confess to Lia.
How old is Milena Rivero?
Milena Rivero was just 15 years old when she first appeared in Cobra Kai in 2022.
Who are Milena Rivero’s parents?
Milena Rivero was born to Yvonne Rivero and an unnamed father. Her mother, Yvonne, originally from San José, Costa Rica, worked in the collections department at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel for nearly 17 years.
Yvonne is believed to be the daughter of Luz Marina Villegas @luzmarina.villegas.351. Find her on Facebook @yvonne.rivero.7.
As for Milena’s father, all we know about him is that he is from Cuba.
As far as we know, her parents may be divorced.
Additionally, Milena’s family are Christians and believe in giving back. They have also done a lot of charity work for those in need.
For those wondering if Jason Momoa is Milena’s father, the answer is “No.” Although the child actress calls Jason “the best dad ever,” the only relationship between the two is as co-stars.
In case you’re interested, Milena and Jason co-starred in the 2019 psychological thriller Huracán. Despite its controversial use of mental illness as a plot device, the film still garnered a cult following for its gritty take on unloved urban landscapes.
Interesting Facts: Milena’s mother celebrates her birthday on September 16.
Milena Rivero Height
As of 2022, Milena Rivero stands just under 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm) tall. The 15-year-old girl will definitely grow taller in the future.
Talking about her features, Milena has beautiful hazel eyes and brown hair. Also, some might say that she looks a lot like the younger version of Señorita singer, Camila Cabello.
Milena Rivero Net Worth
Milena Rivero has a net worth of under $200 thousand as of 2022.
The talented actress began her modeling career at the age of two and continued until she was five. She then began starring in commercials, and once she got used to being on set, Milena auditioned for various shows and landed her first television role in 2013—as Serrano’s daughter in the “Brother in Arms” episode of the action-drama Burn Notice.
Since then, she has continued to work in both the Hispanic and General markets. Some of Milena’s credits include — “Harper” in Perfect Harmony (2019), “Young Carolina” in Carolina (2019), “Milena” in Kid Stew (2020), “Rachel” in Sweet Girl (2021), and “Sofia” in The Valet (2022).
Additionally, she had a small role as “Kimmy” in the controversial 2019 teen comedy Tall Girl. Although the Netflix production was not a success, many recognized Milena’s talent.
When not acting, Milena enjoys writing, speaking and debating, designing costumes and supporting humanitarian causes.
Regarding education, Milena graduated from high school with a major in Design and Architecture.
Did you know: Cobra Kai isn’t Milena’s first mixed martial arts series. Back in 2019, she also starred in the 2019 psychological thriller Huracán.
Related FAQs
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When is Milena Rivero’s birthday?
Milena Rivero celebrates her birthday on November 17, making her a Scorpio.
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Where is Milena Rivero from?
Milena is from Miami, Florida.
She is fluent in two languages - Spanish and English.
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Does Milena Rivero have any siblings?
Yes, Milena has an older sister named Sabina Rivero. She is a graduate of United World College USA and joined Temple University, Japan Campus on July 31, 2021.
As of 2022, she lives in Tokyo, Japan.
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Is Milena Rivero on Instagram and TikTok?
That’s right, Milena has an Instagram account @milena_rivero_official with over 24k followers.
Also, here is her Facebook @milena.rivero.9400.
Most of her posts are just self-introduction and a few are promotions for her movies.
Sadly she is not on TikTok. However, she has a fan account on TikTok @love4milenarivero.