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7 things to know about 'To All the Boys 2' star Noah Centineo

Olivia Singh   

7 things to know about 'To All the Boys 2' star Noah Centineo
Noah Centineo's breakout role was in Netflix's "To All the Boys I've Loved Before."FS/AdMedia/MediaPunch/IPX
  • Noah Centineo had a breakout year in 2018 after starring as Peter Kavinsky in Netflix's "To All the Boys I've Loved Before."
  • He reprised the role in the film's sequel, titled "To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You."
  • You might not have known that Centineo was previously in Camila Cabello's "Havana" music video, or that he enjoys hiking and meditation when he's not working.
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Noah Centineo's role as Peter Kavinsky in "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" turned him into the internet's new crush.

Even though the actor has gained a lot more attention and followers since the movie was released in 2018, he's not a newcomer to Hollywood. You might have seen him on Freeform's "The Fosters," or Disney Channel shows like "Austin and Ally" and "Shake It Up."

Centineo is also set to play He-Man in a live-action reboot of the iconic '80s cartoon. In addition, he starred in Netflix's "Sierra Burgess Is a Loser" and "The Perfect Date." He reprised his role as Peter for the "TATB" sequel that was released in February.

Here are seven things to know about Centineo.

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7. His first celebrity crush was Cameron Diaz.

7. His first celebrity crush was Cameron Diaz.
Cameron Diaz is married to Good Charlotte's Benji Madden.      Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for SiriusXM

Diaz has starred in her fair share of rom-coms — like "The Holiday," "The Other Woman," and "Bad Teacher."

It makes sense that the actor is a fan of Diaz, considering that he listed 2008 movie "What Happens in Vegas" as one of his favorite rom-coms.

6. His best first date involved trading books with a girl and reading for three hours.

6. His best first date involved trading books with a girl and reading for three hours.
Noah Centineo said that the most romantic thing a girl ever did for him was send him on a scavenger hunt.      Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

When asked about his best first date, Centineo revealed that it took place when he lived at a W hotel.

"She had come over late afternoon, sometime close to sunset, or just before," he told BuzzFeed. "And I said bring a book. And we traded. And I gave her 'The Celestine Prophecy' and she gave me 'You Are the One' by Kute Blackson. And we read for like, three hours."

5. He was in a relationship with model and Internet personality Alexis Ren, but the couple reportedly split after one year together.

5. He was in a relationship with model and Internet personality Alexis Ren, but the couple reportedly split after one year together.
Noah Centineo and Alexis Ren in October 2019.      Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

The two stars met while hiking with friends and started dating in 2019 and made their relationship Instagram official in January 2020. According to Centineo's Harper's Bazaar cover story, mid-January 2020 marked the 10th month of their relationship.

Fans suspected that they were no longer together after Centineo removed a photo from Instagram, which showed Ren licking his face. And Seventeen pointed out that they no longer follow each other on the app.

In April 2020, Us Weekly reported that Centineo and Ren split weeks prior.

Centineo previously dated actress Angeline Appel in 2016. She appeared on one episode of the "The Fosters," in addition to roles on "Shameless" and "Lab Rats: Elite Force." They also showed PDA at fellow actor Jack Griffo's birthday party in 2016.

Prior to that, fans speculated that he dated Kelli Berglund, who starred with Centineo in the 2014 Disney Channel movie "How to Build a Better Boy."

4. He thinks that Mark Ruffalo is his doppelganger, and says "13 Going on 30" is his favorite rom-com.

4. He thinks that Mark Ruffalo is his doppelganger, and says "13 Going on 30" is his favorite rom-com.
Mark Ruffalo played Matt Flamhaff in "13 Going on 30."      Columbia Pictures Corporation

Speaking to BuzzFeed, Centineo declared the 2004 movie, which starred Jennifer Garner and the "Avengers" actor, the best classic romantic comedy.

Recently, Ruffalo responded to the comparison during an appearance on NBC's "Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," saying: "I wish I was that good looking."

The actor added that he thinks Centineo is "way better looking" than he was at that age.

3. He was Camila Cabello's love interest in her music video for "Havana."

3. He was Camila Cabello
Camila Cabello's "Havana" music video won the award for best video at the 2018 MTV VMAs.      Camila Cabello/YouTube

Centineo didn't show up until nearly the end of the video. As Cabello's character exited a movie theater, Centineo fell over on his bike right in front of her. The pair then started dancing once she helped him get back on his feet.

During an appearance on MTV's "TRL," Centineo explained that his manager called him one day asking if he was interested in being part of the music video. He immediately agreed and called Cabello the "kindest, most vibrant" person.

2. When he's not working, he likes hiking, meditation, reading, and playing the guitar.

2. When he
Noah Centineo gained millions of followers on social media after "TATBILB" was released.      Noah Centineo/Instagram

Even though he's often on social media sharing photos, videos, or tweets, Centineo enjoys physical activities to avoid getting glued to technology.

"At the gym, I don't touch my phone," he told W magazine. "When I go on a hike, I leave my phone in the car. If I'm eating, I'll leave my phone places and don't touch it for a few hours, daily."

1. He started acting when he was 8 years old, after being dragged along to accompany his sister to an audition.

1. He started acting when he was 8 years old, after being dragged along to accompany his sister to an audition.
Noah Centineo played Dallas on "Austin and Ally."      Disney Channel

When Centineo was 8 years old and living in South Florida, his sister developed an interest in modeling. He then reluctantly accompanied her to an open agency audition.

'Me, being 8 years old, I didn't give a s---," he told Pop-Culturalist. "I wanted to play professional soccer, I really liked playing drums, and I was into acrobatics, so I wasn't into it, but they [his parents] forced me to go with her, because they said, 'You have to be a supportive brother and that's what we do as family — support each other.'"

After someone there approached Centineo about auditioning, he started taking classes, going out for roles, and getting signed to agencies. He later traveled to Los Angeles, went on approximately 40 auditions, and "booked three out of four jobs" (including a role as Dallas on Disney Channel's "Austin and Ally").

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