Gabriel Valenzuela facts for kids

Gabriel Valenzuela (born June 10, 1981) is a well-known Colombian model and actor. He is famous for his roles in many telenovelas, which are like long TV dramas. Gabriel started his acting career when he was a teenager.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Gabriel Valenzuela was born in Bogotá, Colombia, on June 10, 1981. He began acting at a young age. His first television role was in 1996. This was in a show called Conjunto cerrado.

After this first role, Gabriel continued to act in different TV shows. He appeared in Tabú and Julius, un mundo de sentimientos in 1999. These early roles helped him gain experience. They also helped him become a recognized face on Colombian television.

Acting on Television

Gabriel Valenzuela has had a long and busy career in television. He has acted in many popular telenovelas. Telenovelas are very popular in Latin America. They tell exciting stories over many episodes.

Some of his early roles included La lectora in 2002. He also appeared in Padres e hijos and La saga: Negocio de familia in 2004. In 2005, he was part of Los Reyes. These shows helped him become more famous.

Later, Gabriel took on roles in bigger international productions. He was in El Zorro, la espada y la rosa in 2007. This show was based on the famous Zorro character. He also appeared in Doña Bárbara in 2008. These roles often involved exciting plots and dramatic characters.

Notable TV Roles

Gabriel Valenzuela has played many different characters. He has been a hero, a villain, and a friend. Here are some of his important TV roles:

• Niños ricos, pobres padres (2009): He played Gabriel Granados in this show.
• La casa de al lado (2011): He had a recurring role as Emilio Conde.
• Corazón valiente (2012): He played twin brothers, Luis and Camilo Martínez. This was a challenging and important role for him.
• Marido en alquiler (2013): He appeared as Fernando Sosa.
• Dueños del paraíso (2015): He played José Carlos Quezada.
• Demente criminal (2015): He had a co-lead role as Julio Villalobos.
• ¿Quién es quién? (2015-2016): He played Jonathan García.
• La Fan (2017): He was Nicolás in this series.

Gabriel continues to act in various television projects. His work shows his dedication to his craft.

Awards and Recognition

Gabriel Valenzuela has won several awards for his acting. These awards celebrate his talent and hard work.

• In 2011, he won a Miami Life Award for Best Supporting Actor. This was for his role in La casa de al lado.
• In 2012, he won a Premios Tu Mundo award. This was also for Best Supporting Actor for La casa de al lado.
• In 2013, he won another Miami Life Award. This time it was for Best Male Villain in a Telenovela. This award was for his role in Corazón valiente.

These awards show that his acting is appreciated by fans and critics.

See also

In Spanish: Gabriel Valenzuela para niños