Steve Cardenas is an American actor, musician and mixed martial artist. Cardenas is best known for playing the character of Rocky DeSantos, which was the second Red Power Ranger in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series. Cardenas eventually became the Blue Zeo Ranger in Power Rangers Zeo two series later. At age 20, Cardenas left his home town in Texas and moved to Los Angeles to audition for the role in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Undoubtedly, that was a role that changed his life forever.

His hard working nature enabled him to learn on the job and he quickly settled into the world of acting, along with taking part in some stunts. Since playing the role of the two power rangers, he has also been able to sit on panels at conventions and meet fans from all around the world, along with the other cast members. As a special 25th anniversary episode, Cardenas returned to the Power Rangers Franchise in Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel reprising his role as Rocky DeSantos.

Aside from being a Power Ranger, Steve is also owns a mixed martial arts studio in California. He holds multiple awards for his talents at martial arts contests, including two Silver Medals at Copa Pacifica in 2009 and 2011, he was the gold medal winner of the 2009 American National Championship, gold medal in the 2010 Jujitsu Pro Gear Open, and silver medal in the 2010 No-Gi World Championships.