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Ralph Macchio shares his secrets of his successful marriage with his 38-year-old wife.

At the premiere of the Red Carpet Finale of “Cobra Kai” Season 6 Part 3, the actor said the key is “stay away from Hollywood.”

Macchio, 63, told Fox News Digital.

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“Cobra Kai” star Ralph Macchio told Fox News Digital that the key to his successful marriage was to “stay away from Hollywood.” (Steve Granitz/Filmmagic | Michael Tran/AFP via Getty Images)

He praised his wife, Phyllis Fierro, 64, who “takes roots and promotes” him and their children.

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McKeo met with his future wife when he was 15. The couple ended in August 1987. (Ron Galella/Ron Galella is collected via Getty Images)

McKeo met his wife when he was 15. The couple ended in August 1987. A few years later, they welcomed their daughter Julia and son Daniel in 1992, in 1995.

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Julia follows her father’s performance steps as she appears with Macchio on season 4 and 5 of the Netflix hit show Cobra Kai.

Julia told Fox News that working with her dad was “a blessing.”

“He’s the best father. He’s so supportive…I love every second…I admire his work ethics and how he handles himself on and on scenes.”

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Julia follows her father’s performance and appears with Macchio on seasons 4 and 5 of the Netflix hit show Cobra Kai. (Maya Dehlin Spach/Wireimage/Getty Images)

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Julia added: “I learned a lot from watching him work and just seeing how he behaves…and that’s how I want to work too. So he’s a great role model for me.”

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Macchio is in the scene of Pat Morita in the 1984 movie “Karate Boy”. (Colombia pictures/Getty pictures)

Since 2018, Macchio has starred in the sequel series to the movie Karate Boy, following former enemies Daniel Larusso (Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Za William Zabka opens up rival Dojos.

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MacChio told Fox News Digital that he didn’t expect the Karate Kid to be one of the largest franchises of all time.

He said: “I would love to say that I always knew. I don’t know much. I know that Pat Morita and I have something special there, and William Zabka ), Elisabeth Shue…The actors feel strong.”

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Morita and Macchio in the scene of the 1984 movie Karate Boy. (Colombia pictures/Getty pictures)

“No one can predict the level of success of this movie, let alone that. It’s beyond. But it’s because we care so much. The writers have contributed a lot to young actors as well as legacy actors, if you want to Words.

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Last summer, the Karate Boy celebrated its 40th anniversary.

The film stars Hollywood newcomers Macchio and Zabka, as well as experienced veterans such as Morita and Martin Kove.

Originally released in 1984, the film focuses on the new kids in the town of Larusso, who accidentally walked on the toes of Lawrence, the town’s biggest bully, as he struggled to find his footing. He then found himself under the wings of Mr. Miyagi (Morita), who taught him how to defend himself and when to use his fist.

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Despite decades of showing his karate skills on screen, Macchio admitted to Fox News Digital that he never fought in real life. (Maya Dehlin Spach/Wireimage/Getty Images)

Despite decades of showing his karate skills on screen, Macchio admitted to Fox News Digital that he never fought in real life.

“I’ve never been. I’ve been negotiating myself,” the actor said with a smile. “I’ve had a push game here or there, I’ve had a punch here or there, but just… a school fight or a street fight, I figured it out from those guys. So far, now I’ve put it in There, I might be in trouble.”

“Cobra Kai” Season 6, Part 3 is available for streaming on Netflix.

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