Stephen Antonio Cardenas was born on May 29, 1974, at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia, and has half Mexican descent. He is a former actor and martial artist, best known for his role as Rocky DeSantos in the popular TV series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
Cardenas took over the role of the Red Ranger from Jason Lee Scott, played by Austin St. John, and later became the Blue Ranger in Power Rangers Zeo. He left the series at the beginning of the Turbo season after suffering an injury while filming the final episode of Power Rangers Zeo.
Starting his martial arts training at the age of 12, Cardenas has continued to be involved in the Power Rangers community. He has appeared at various fan conventions, including the 2007 Power Morphicon and Anime Expo 2009, alongside other veteran cast members.
Throughout his career, Cardenas has been recognized for his contributions to the Power Rangers franchise, and his legacy continues to be celebrated by fans around the world.
