David Zepeda

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David Zepeda (born 19 September 1973) is a Mexican actor, model and singer. He is best known for his roles in soap operas such as Acorralada, Abismo de pasión and Por amar sin ley. In 2019, Zepeda made his Telemundo debut in the soap opera La Doña as Jose Luis Navarrete in the second season, which was released in January 2020.[2]

Born (1973-09-19) 19 September 1973 (age 52)[1]
OthernamesZepeda
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • model
Yearsactive1999–present
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David Zepeda
Zepeda in 2014
Born (1973-09-19) 19 September 1973 (age 52)[1]
Other namesZepeda
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • model
Years active1999–present
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Biography

Zepeda was born on 19 September 1973, in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. He has appeared in various telenovelas and films throughout his career.

Career

2000s

In 2007, Zepeda starred as the main protagonist in the American telenovela Acorralada, produced by Venevision, alongside Sonya Smith and Alejandra Lazcano.[citation needed]

In 2009, he played the main antagonist in Carla Estrada's telenovela Sortilegio, alongside Jacqueline Bracamontes, William Levy and Ana Brenda Contreras. At the 28th TVyNovelas Awards, he won the award for Best Male Antagonist.[3]

2010s

In 2010, Zepeda played the antagonist Alonso Peñalvert in Nicandro Díaz's telenovela Soy Tu Dueña, alongside an ensemble cast including Lucero, Fernando Colunga and Gabriela Spanic.[citation needed]

In 2011, he starred in Rosy Ocampo's telenovela, La fuerza del destino as Ivan Villagomez/McGuire, alongside Sandra Echeverría, Gabriel Soto and Juan Ferrara.[4]

In 2012, he starred as the protagonist in Abismo de pasión as Damián Arango, alongside Angelique Boyer, Mark Tacher, Blanca Guerra and Altaír Jarabo. His performance earned him the TVyNovelas Award for Best Lead Actor at the 31st TVyNovelas Awards.[5]

In 2013, Zepeda starred as Ricardo Sánchez Bretón, the protagonist in Rosy Ocampo's telenovela, Mentir para vivir, alongside Mayrín Villanueva, Diego Olivera and Altaír Jarabo.[6][7] In July 2013, Zepeda debuted as a singer with the release of his first studio album, Volverte a Enamorar, which included the single ″Talisman″.

In 2014, he was signed on to star in Nicandro Diaz's telenovela Hasta el fin del mundo to replace Pedro Fernandez who had quit the show due to marital and health issues.[8] The series is based on the Argentine telenovela Dulce amor produced by Telefe.[9]

In 2016, he co-starred in the telenovela Tres veces Ana with Angelique Boyer and Sebastian Rulli. On April 12, 2016, Zepeda released his second album, 1+1=1, debuting as a songwriter with four tracks. On 10 November 2016, Zepeda was confirmed as the male lead in La doble vida de Estela Carrillo alongside Ariadne Diaz.[10]

From 2018 and 2019, he starred in the telenovela Por amar sin ley produced by José Alberto Castro with Ana Brenda Contreras. The series is a Mexican adaptation of La ley del corazón. After the soap opera Por amar sin ley ended in the second season, he joined Telemundo to star in the American television series La doña (season two), alongside Aracely Arámbula and Carlos Ponce.[citation needed]

2020s

In February 2020, Zepeda appeared as Ricardo Bustamante in the Mexican television series, M.D.: Life on the Line, produced by José Alberto Castro.[citation needed]

Personal life

Zepeda is the youngest of four brothers. He represented Mexico and placed first runner-up to Australia's Brett Wilson in the Manhunt International 2000 pageant, held in Singapore on 29 September 2000.[11][12]

On 10 April 2018, Zepeda was mugged while driving through Mixcoac, Mexico City.[13][14]

Filmography

Films

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2004 Desnudos Julio
2008 Two of a Kind Alex Short film
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Television

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1999 Marea Brava Marcos
2001 Como en el cine Paco
2004–05 La heredera Fabián
2004–06 Los Sánchez Omar 3 episodes
2006 Amores cruzados Diego Main role; 120 episodes
2007 Acorralada Maximiliano "Max" Irázabal Main role; 187 episodes
2009 Sortilegio Bruno Albéniz Main role; 96 episodes
2010 Soy tu dueña Alonso Peñalvert Main role; 93 episodes
2011 La fuerza del destino Iván Villagómez Main role; 102 episodes
2012 Abismo de pasión Damián Arango Main role; 151 episodes
2013 Mentir para vivir Ricardo Sánchez Bretón Main role; 102 episodes
2014–15 Hasta el fin del mundo Salvador "Chava" Cruz # 2 Main role; 113 episodes
2016–17 Tres veces Ana Ramiro Fuentes Main role; 120 episodes [15]
2017 La doble vida de Estela Carrillo Ryan Cabrera Main role; 72 episodes [16]
2018–19 Por amar sin ley Ricardo Bustamante Main role (seasons 1–2); 183 episodes [17]
2018 Mi propósito eres tú Television special
2020 La Doña José Luis Navarrete Main role (season 2); 75 episodes [18][19]
Médicos, Línea de Vida Ricardo Bustamante Guest star [20]
Vencer el desamor Álvaro Falcón Albarrán Main role; 93 episodes [21]
2021–22 Mi fortuna es amarte Vicente "Chente" Ramírez Pérez Main role; 92 episodes [22]
2022 Vencer la ausencia Jerónimo Garrido
2023 Pienso en ti Ángel Santiago Main role
2025 A.mar, donde el amor teje sus redes Fabián Bravo Main role [23]
2026 Tan cerca de ti, nace el amor Joaquín Navarro Main role [24]
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Discography

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Year Album details
2016 1+1=1
  • Released: April 12, 2016
  • Formats: CD, download
2013 Volverte a Enamorar
  • Released: July 1, 2013
  • Formats: CD, download
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Awards and nominations

TVyNovelas Awards

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2010 Sortilegio Best Male Antagonist Won
2011 Soy tu dueña Best Co-star Actor Nominated
2012 La Fuerza del Destino Best Lead Actor Nominated
2013 Abismo de pasión Won[25]
2014 Mentir para Vivir Nominated
2018 La doble vida de Estela Carrillo Nominated
2019 Por amar sin ley Nominated
Favoritos del público
2013 Abismo de pasión The Most Handsome Won
2014 Mentir para Vivir Nominated
Favorite Couple (with Mayrín Villanueva) Nominated
Favorite Kiss (with Mayrín Villanueva) Nominated
2020 Por amar sin ley The Most Handsome Nominated
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Premios People en Español

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Year Nominated Category Result
2010 Sortilegio Best Male Antagonist Nominated
2011 La Fuerza del Destino Best Lead Actor Nominated
2012 Abismo de pasión Nominated
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Premios Juventud

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Year Nominated Category Result
2012 La Fuerza del Destino/Abismo de pasión What a Hottie! Won
2016 Hasta el fin del mundo Favorite Male Actor Nominated
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