Why The Cruel Summer Season 2 Cast Looks So Familiar

If you're wondering why Braeden De La Garza's last name sounds familiar, it's probably because the Texas native has some pretty famous relatives. De La Garza is a cousin of pop star Demi Lovato, as well as her sister, "Desperate Housewives" actor, Madison De La Garza. Yet, you might have seen Braeden De La Garza's face on TV too since he made his professional debut in the Disney+ series "The Quest." When it came to that role, he told Digital Journal: "It was an incredible way to break into the industry in a big way."

De La Garza isn't just an actor though. Like his cousin, Demi Lovato, he's a musician too. While he told Eclair Magazine that he plays multiple instruments like piano, guitar, and drums, he said in another interview with Untitled that he's not quite ready to release any of the songs he's written. Instead, he seems to be focusing on his acting career. However, for De La Garza, "making it" in Hollywood doesn't necessarily mean becoming the biggest movie star. He explained to Untitled: "I just want to be respected for my work, and be able to work consistently on projects I think mean something."

It's safe to say that "Cruel Summer" will definitely help De La Garza accomplish some of his dreams. "It has definitely been my favorite project to work on thus far," he gushed to Digital Journal. "And I can't wait for people to see it."