Born to a Mexican mother and a Texan father, this individual with dual nationality embarked on an acting career at a remarkably early age. As an amateur, he participated in various productions throughout his academic life, eventually making his professional debut in 1974 in the play "Fortune and Men's Eyes".
His first motion picture was released in 1976, titled "Survive". He then went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in film directing from the University of Texas at Austin, with a minor in acting. Following his performance in numerous U.S.A. film productions, he became one of Mexico's top actors, having appeared in over 70 motion pictures, with the majority being in the lead role, and more than 18 television series.
Throughout his career, he has received both the Silver Goddess and El Heraldo award for Best Film Actor. He has also been awarded several C.I.N.P.E. (Circulo Nacional de Periodistas de Espectaculos) awards, including Best Lead Actor in a Telenovela in 2000 for one of the few non-villain roles in his career, "La Casa en la Playa".
He has also received four TVyNovelas (the Mexican Emmy) for his television career. He is more known for his roles as a villain, and also enjoys live singing with Mariachi bands. In 2002, he was named "Sr. Internacional" by L.U.L.A.C. - League of United Latin American Citizens for his contribution to that society.
That same year, he was recognized as "Honorary President of the Republic of the Rio Grande" for being an outstanding Texan. Since 2003, he has resided in Peru and then in Florida. He taped one television series in Peru and has taped three series for Venevision in Miami, where he is currently under contract with Telemundo/NBC, taping a new series titled "Pecados Ajenos".
He dedicates his free time to collecting donations for children born with HIV in Peru, discovering that his fame can help others. He now spends his time and press to "La Posadita del Buen Pastor" in Lima, Peru, where he helps supervise the personal and academic education, as well as the anti-retro viral medication of more than 45 HIV+ children.
