Rogelio Armando Nevares Guajardo, professionally known as Roger Nevares, was born on July 5th, 1968, in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. This talented Mexican actor has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry, working in a wide range of films and television shows across British, Mexican, and international platforms.
Throughout his illustrious career, Roger has played a diverse array of roles, including drug lord Raoul Gomez in the Emmy-winning TV series 'Strike Back', Russian low-life Wally in 'North v South', Spanish Grand Prix Judge in Ron Howard's film 'Rush', and Mr. Brown in 'Hank Zipzer'. He has also had notable appearances in TV films such as 'Lawless', directed by Jon Jones, and 'The Great Fire', also directed by Jones, where he played the role of Ambassador Martinez.
Roger's impressive filmography also includes his role as Padre Galvan in the Oscar and Golden Globe-nominated Mexican film 'The Crime of Padre Amaro', alongside Gael Garcia Bernal. In addition, he has appeared briefly in an Arctic Monkeys video clip directed by Ryan Hope.
As a multi-talented individual, Roger is not only an accomplished actor but also a director and theatre performer. He made his directorial debut in 2015 with the bittersweet black comedy 'Crossing that Bridge', in which he also played the supporting role of Dr. Roche. The film received several independent cinema awards.
Roger's extensive training includes his time at Russia's oldest and most prestigious Moscow film school, where he honed his craft as an actor and acting teacher. He is a highly respected acting teacher and acting coach, having served as the former Principal of the respected London acting school, KADA, Kingston University London, and having taught at leading acting schools in the United Kingdom and Latin America.
Currently, Roger has a private acting studio in London for English and Russian speaking actors, which is in the process of developing into a fully-fledged Conservatoire acting school. Additionally, he has worked regularly in commercials, collaborating with notable celebrities such as Rik Mayall, Salma Hayek, Didier Drogba, and Lionel Messi.
