Marcel Ruiz: “I was a little surprised ... network You said adios to the Alvarezes and hello to the Smiths in Breakthrough, which is based on a true story. How was that experience? “ ...

It's amazing to have that impact on them and the audiences that watch the film.” Ruiz is grateful for his first role on the big screen and says the story is extra special because it shows “the ...

"Breakthrough" actor Marcel Ruiz with Kidsday reporters, from left, Kaliyah Ramsey, Giana Torres, Bavinton Morales, Valeria Arevalo and Diana Palacios, all 9 from Lawrence, at Fox offices in ...

This image released by 20th Century Fox shows, from left, Chrissy Metz, Marcel Ruiz and Josh Lucas in a scene from "Breakthrough." (Allen Fraser/20th Century Fox via AP) This image released by ...

Roxann Dawson’s faith-based film, “Breakthrough,” tells the story ... young pastor (Topher Grace), who remain with John (Marcel Ruiz) every step of the way — the film also wisely dedicates ...

Isaac Kragten, left, and Nikolas Dukic, right, appear alongside Marcel Ruiz, who stars as a typical Missouri teen who survives after being submerged in an icy lake in “Breakthrough.” ...

Marcel Ruiz stops by Build Series to chat about his new movie, Breakthrough, in New York City on Tuesday afternoon (April 16). The 15-year-old One Day at a Time actor opened up about his long ...

NEW YORK (AP) — As a young actor in Hollywood Marcel Ruiz has something clear ... the flag,” said the 15-year-old star of the movie “Breakthrough” with pride. It is something he learned ...

The kid is John (Marcel Ruiz), a normal 14-year-old in suburban ... That’s the essence of the story told in “Breakthrough: The Miraculous Story of a Mother’s Faith and Her Child’s ...

NEW YORK - As a young actor in Hollywood Marcel Ruiz has a clear goal ... The 15-year-old stars opposite Chrissy Metz in “Breakthrough,” a faith-based film that has earned more than $33 ...