Who is Jessica Alba's beau, Danny Ramirez? Rising star explored after Cabo New Year's getaway

Jessica Alba just rang in the new year with a new leading man by her side, sparking fresh curiosity about actor Danny Ramirez after the pair were spotted sharing affectionate moments during a sun-soaked getaway in Cabo. As photos from the holiday trip made waves online, attention quickly shifted to the rising Marvel star.

Here's what to know about Danny Ramirez.

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Danny Ramirez and Jessica Alba were friends at first

The relationship between Danny Ramirez, 33, and Jessica Alba, 44, wasn't a fairytale. In fact, theirs began in the most cliché way possible: friendship.

According to a source from Us Weekly last July, the couple started as friends before their connection "turned romantic." At the time, the insider revealed that the Honey star was "still keeping things casual."

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He starred in Top Gun: Maverick, The Last of Us, and more

Danny Ramirez's acting career has been noted by Elle as "enviable," as he has appeared in major franchises.

In 2022, he starred as Lt. Mickey Garcia in the Tom Cruise-led Top Gun: Maverick. Later on, he joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe through The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, which premiered in 2021, as Joaquin Torres.

Then, in 2025, he reprised his role in Captain America: Brave New World. That same year, he also starred as Manny Alvarez in the sophomore season of The Last of Us.

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He trained hard for his role in Captain America: Brave New World

In his Men's Health interview in January 2025, Danny Ramirez shared that he trained intensely for his character in the Sam Wilson-led movie. He revealed shedding 17 pounds amidst his preparation.

"I wanted to look as shredded as Bruce Lee. The entire meal plan structure was around, essentially, how do I sustain doing two-a-days around mixed martial arts and weight lifting?"

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He is proud to showcase his Latino roots onscreen

In a separate Men's Health conversation, Danny Ramirez confessed what it means to him to represent his culture as he played a Latino superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

"I'm gonna be able to tell every story I want to tell. But what gets me excited—and it took my grandma to realize this—my grandma sent me a picture from Mexico, holding a stuffed toy of Falcon. A McDonald's Happy Meal toy. I was like, 'Whoa, s**t.' I didn't do this to get the toy, but the fact that I was a toy…subconsciously, as a kid, I developed a relationship toward characters and the actors who portrayed them."

The Winner actor added:

"It's incredible to think that could be happening somewhere, whether they're Latino or not—that they connect with me, and it opens up their imagination."

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Danny Ramirez and Jessica Alba were first spotted together inside a vehicle in July 2025 after they left a restaurant in West Hollywood. In the same month, the rumored couple was spotted kissing at a parking lot.

Also in July, the pair was seen in a warm embrace outside a restaurant in Los Angeles.

In September, Ramirez and Alba were once again spotted PDA-packed during the US Open in New York City, where Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner.

The two made their relationship Instagram official last November, with the actor sharing a photo of them during the 2025 Baby2Baby Gala in West Hollywood. He wrote in the caption:

"What a remarkable evening by the entire @baby2baby team and all who donated. $19.5 million raised in minutes! Helping baby2baby support for children across America and continue their vital work providing essentials to families in need."

On Jan. 3, the couple was seen vacationing in Cabo, kissing and lounging under the sun.