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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 (born September 19, 1973) is a famous Mexican actor, model, and singer. He is well-known for his roles in many popular TV shows called telenovelas, like Acorralada, Abismo de pasión, and Por amar sin ley. In 2019, David also started working with Telemundo in the telenovela La Doña.

About David Zepeda

David Zepeda was born in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, on September 19, 1973. He is the youngest of four brothers.

Before becoming a famous actor, David also competed in modeling contests. In 2000, he represented Mexico in the Manhunt International 2000 pageant in Singapore. He did very well, finishing as the first runner-up!

His Acting Career

David Zepeda is best known for his many roles in telenovelas, which are like long TV dramas. He has also appeared in some movies.

Early Years (2000s)

In 2007, David got his first main role in the American telenovela Acorralada. He starred alongside Sonya Smith and Alejandra Lazcano.

In 2009, he played a main bad guy (antagonist) in the telenovela Sortilegio. His performance was so good that he won an award for Best Male Antagonist at the 28th TVyNovelas Awards.

Becoming a Star (2010s)

David continued to play important roles. In 2010, he was an antagonist again in Soy Tu Dueña, working with famous actors like Lucero and Fernando Colunga.

In 2011, he got a main role in La fuerza del destino. The next year, 2012, was a big one for him when he starred in Abismo de pasión. For his amazing acting in this show, he won the TVyNovelas Award for Best Lead Actor at the 31st TVyNovelas Awards.

In 2013, David starred in Mentir para vivir. This year was also special because he started his singing career! He released his first music album called Volverte a Enamorar.

He continued to star in many telenovelas throughout the 2010s, including Hasta el fin del mundo (2014), Tres veces Ana (2016), and La doble vida de Estela Carrillo (2017).

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

Recent Work (2020s)

In 2020, David appeared in the Mexican TV series M.D.: Life on the Line. He has continued to be a main actor in several telenovelas, including Vencer el desamor (2020), Mi fortuna es amarte (2021–22), Vencer la ausencia (2022), and Pienso en ti (2023). He is also set to appear in A.mar, donde el amor teje sus redes in 2025.

Music Albums

David Zepeda has released two music albums:

  • Volverte a Enamorar (2013)
  • 1+1=1 (2016)

Awards and Recognitions

David Zepeda has won several awards for his acting and popularity.

TVyNovelas Awards

  • 2010: Won Best Male Antagonist for Sortilegio
  • 2013: Won Best Lead Actor for Abismo de pasión
  • 2013: Won "The Most Handsome" award for Abismo de pasión

Premios Juventud

  • 2012: Won "What a Hottie!" award for his roles in La Fuerza del Destino and Abismo de pasión

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See also

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