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David Zepeda
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Zepeda in 2014
Born (1973-09-19) 19 September 1973 (age 51)
Other names Zepeda
Occupation
  • Actor
  • singer
  • model
Years active 1999–present

David Zepeda is a famous Mexican actor, model, and singer. He was born on September 19, 1973. He is well-known for his roles in many popular TV shows called telenovelas. Some of his most famous shows include Acorralada, Abismo de pasión, and Por amar sin ley. In 2019, David Zepeda also joined the cast of the telenovela La Doña for its second season.

David Zepeda's Acting Journey

David Zepeda started his acting career in the late 1990s. He has appeared in many different TV shows and even some movies. His talent has made him a popular face in Mexican television.

Early Roles in the 2000s

In 2007, David Zepeda took on a main role in the telenovela Acorralada. He starred alongside actresses Sonya Smith and Alejandra Lazcano.

A few years later, in 2009, he played a main villain in the telenovela Sortilegio. For this role, he won an award for Best Male Antagonist at the 28th TVyNovelas Awards.

Becoming a Star in the 2010s

In 2010, David Zepeda continued to play a villain in the telenovela Soy Tu Dueña. He acted with well-known stars like Lucero and Fernando Colunga.

The next year, in 2011, he got a lead role in La fuerza del destino. He played the character Ivan Villagomez.

In 2012, David Zepeda became the main star of Abismo de pasión. His performance in this show was highly praised. He even won the TVyNovelas Award for Best Lead Actor at the 31st TVyNovelas Awards.

In 2013, he starred in another telenovela called Mentir para vivir. That same year, David Zepeda also started his music career. He released his first album, Volverte a Enamorar, and a song called "Talisman."

He continued to star in popular shows like Hasta el fin del mundo in 2014. In 2016, he co-starred in Tres veces Ana with Angelique Boyer. He also released his second music album, 1+1=1, where he wrote some of the songs himself. Later in 2016, he was confirmed as the main actor in La doble vida de Estela Carrillo.

From 2018 to 2019, David Zepeda starred in the telenovela Por amar sin ley. After this show, he joined the second season of the American TV series La Doña.

Recent Work in the 2020s

In February 2020, David Zepeda appeared in the Mexican TV series M.D.: Life on the Line. He has continued to be very active in television. In 2021 and 2022, he starred in Mi fortuna es amarte. He also appeared in Vencer la ausencia in 2022 and Pienso en ti in 2023.

David Zepeda's Life

David Zepeda is the youngest of four brothers. Before becoming a famous actor, he represented Mexico in a male beauty pageant called Manhunt International 2000. He placed as the first runner-up in that competition.

David Zepeda's Work

Movies

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2004 Desnudos Julio
2008 Two of a Kind Alex Short film

Television Shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1999 Marea Brava Marcos
2001 Como en el cine Paco
2002 American Family Unknown role Episode: "Circle of Fire"
The Shield Orlando Episode: "Carnivores"
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Carlos Episode: "Lessons"
Boston Public Rob Episode: "Chapter Fifty"
2003 Grounded for Life Boy Episode: "I Just Paid to Say I Love You"
10-8: Officers on Duty Denny Chestnut Episode: "Mercy, Mercy Me"
2004 Monk Jose Alverez Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Paperboy"
ER EEG Tech Episode: "Just a Touch"
Eve Waiter Episode: "For Love and Money"
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
2017 La doble vida de Estela Carrillo Ryan Cabrera Main role; 72 episodes
2018–19 Por amar sin ley Ricardo Bustamante Main role (seasons 1–2); 183 episodes
2018 Mi propósito eres tú Television special
2020 La Doña José Luis Navarrete Main role (season 2); 75 episodes
Médicos, Línea de Vida Ricardo Bustamante Guest star
Vencer el desamor Álvaro Falcón Albarrán Main role; 93 episodes
2021–22 Mi fortuna es amarte Vicente "Chente" Ramírez Pérez Main role; 92 episodes
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

David Zepeda's Music

David Zepeda has also released music albums.

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

Awards and Recognitions

David Zepeda has won several awards for his acting.

TVyNovelas Awards

Year Nominated Category Result
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
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

Premios People en Español

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

Premios Juventud

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

See also

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