Mexican actors who were born in 1972
Here are 9 famous actors from Mexico were born in 1972:
Plutarco Haza
Plutarco Haza (June 22, 1972 Ciudad Obregón-) also known as Plutarco Valdés Haza is a Mexican actor. He has one child, Nicholas Paleta.
Plutarco Haza began his acting career in the early 1990s, appearing in Mexican telenovelas such as "Valentina" and "La Paloma". He gained international recognition in 1995 when he starred in the film "Midaq Alley", which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Haza continued to work in both television and film throughout the 2000s, with notable roles in telenovelas such as "La Otra" and films like "Matando Cabos" and "Un Mundo Maravilloso". In addition to his acting career, Haza is also a singer and songwriter, and has released several albums. He has been recognized with several awards for his work in film and television, including the Ariel Award for Best Actor.
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Xavier Ortiz
Xavier Ortiz (June 29, 1972-) also known as Javier Ortiz, Xavier Ortiz Ramirez or Garibaldi is a Mexican singer, actor, entrepreneur, model, dentist, theatrical producer and presenter.
He was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco and began his career as a singer in the 1990s as part of the popular Mexican band Garibaldi. He later transitioned into acting, appearing in various telenovelas throughout the years, including "Soñadoras," "Mujer, Casos de la Vida Real," and "Alcanzar una Estrella II."
In addition to his entertainment career, Ortiz also pursued a degree in dentistry and later opened his own dental clinic in the city of Cancún. He also dabbled in entrepreneurship and theatrical production, founding his own production company called "El Poder de la Musica" and producing various plays and musicals across Mexico.
Unfortunately, Ortiz tragically passed away on September 7, 2020, at the age of 48. His death shocked the Mexican entertainment industry and was mourned by many fans and colleagues alike.
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Leonardo García
Leonardo García (December 27, 1972 Mexico City-) also known as Leonardo Garcia or Leonardo García Vale is a Mexican actor.
He began his acting career in the Mexican telenovela "El vuelo del águila" in 1994, and has since appeared in numerous television series, films, and theater productions. García is best known for his roles in telenovelas such as "Amor en Custodia", "Corazón Salvaje", and "La impostora". In addition to his work in front of the camera, he has also lent his voice to several animated films, including the Spanish-language dub of "The Lion King" as the voice of Simba. García has won several awards for his work, including the Best Supporting Actor award at the Ariel Awards in Mexico in 2010 for his role in the film "Luna escondida". When not working, García is an avid sports fan and enjoys watching and playing soccer.
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Rolando Villazón
Rolando Villazón (February 22, 1972 Mexico City-) a.k.a. Rolando Villazon or Emilio Rolando Villazón Mauleón is a Mexican singer and actor.
He is known for his performances as an operatic tenor, particularly in the works of Mozart, Verdi, and Puccini. Villazón began his career as a stage actor in Mexico City, but quickly found success as a singer after moving to Germany in the late 1990s. He has since performed at major opera houses around the world, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York, the Royal Opera House in London, and the Teatro alla Scala in Milan. Villazón is also the host of the popular classical music program, "Stars von morgen" on German television. In addition to his career in music, he is also a published author, having written several books on opera and his personal experiences as an artist.
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Víctor Noriega
Víctor Noriega (May 10, 1972 Mexico City-) is a Mexican jazz pianist, actor, singer and model.
Noriega began his career as a model before transitioning into the entertainment industry. He has starred in various telenovelas, including "Azul Tequila" and "La Madrastra". In addition to acting, Noriega has also released three jazz albums and has performed at various international jazz festivals. He is known for his virtuosic piano playing and his ability to seamlessly blend different genres of music. Noriega has also been recognized for his philanthropic work, including his support for organizations that aid victims of domestic violence.
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Carlos Espejel
Carlos Espejel (April 21, 1972 Mexico City-) also known as Carlitos Espejel, Carlitos or Carlos Espejel Leguizano is a Mexican comedian, actor and voice actor.
Throughout his career, Carlos Espejel has become one of the most recognizable faces in Mexican television and cinema. He began his career in the early 1980s with small roles in TV shows and movies. However, his big break came when he joined the cast of the popular children's TV show "Chiquilladas" in 1982, where he developed his signature character, "Coque".
From there, he went on to star in a number of successful TV shows, including "Al Derecho y Al Derbez", "El Chavo del Ocho", and "La Carabina de Ambrosio". He has also lent his voice to numerous animated projects, including the Spanish dub of Disney's "Hercules" and the popular animated series "Pokémon".
In addition to his work on screen, Carlos Espejel has also written and produced several comedy shows and has been recognized for his philanthropy work with various charitable organizations. He is widely regarded as one of the most talented and versatile comedians in the Mexican entertainment industry.
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Lupillo Rivera
Lupillo Rivera (January 30, 1972 Long Beach-) a.k.a. Rivera, Lupillo, Lupillo Rivera El Toro, Guadalupe Rivera, El Toro, Guadalupe Rivera Saavedra or El Toro del Corrido is a Mexican actor and singer.
He was born in Long Beach, California and grew up in a musical family, with many of his siblings also pursuing careers in the music industry. Lupillo began his career performing at local bars and clubs in his hometown before gaining wider recognition for his unique style of Banda and Ranchera music. In addition to his successful music career, he has also appeared in several television shows and films, including the Mexican crime drama "El Señor de los Cielos". Lupillo Rivera is known for his powerful vocals and emotional performances, and has won numerous awards throughout his career, including several Billboard Latin Music Awards.
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Rodolfo Jiménez
Rodolfo Jiménez (August 15, 1972 Guadalajara-) otherwise known as Rodolfo Jiménez Muñoz is a Mexican actor and presenter.
Jiménez began his acting career in the late 1990s with his first role in the telenovela "Rosalinda". He then went on to star in a number of popular telenovelas such as "La Madrastra", "Los Sánchez", and "Un gancho al corazón". In addition to his work in television, Jiménez has also appeared in films such as "Al otro lado" and "La última y nos vamos".
In recent years, Jiménez has also worked as a television presenter, hosting shows like "Hoy" and "La Voz... México". He has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including the TVyNovelas Award for Best Supporting Actor. Jiménez is known for his strong and versatile acting skills, as well as his charming on-screen presence.
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Pierre Angelo
Pierre Angelo (September 24, 1972 Mexico City-) a.k.a. Pierre Angelo Antonioli Flores is a Mexican actor and film director. His child is called Isabella Antonioli.
Pierre Angelo got his start in the entertainment industry in the late 1990s, acting in Mexican soap operas and stage productions. In 2001, he made his film debut in the drama "Sin ton ni Sonia" and went on to appear in several independent films. In 2010, he made his directorial debut with the short film "Los Luchadores," which won several awards on the festival circuit. He has since directed several other shorts and a feature film, "Jirón de Niebla" in 2016, which was well-received by critics. In addition to his film work, Pierre Angelo is also a theater director and acting teacher. He has taught acting workshops in Mexico, the United States, and Europe. In 2017, he was a guest professor at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles.
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