José Ron facts for kids
Édgar José Ron Vásquez (born August 6, 1981), known professionally as José Ron, is a popular Mexican actor. He is famous for starring in many telenovelas, which are like television drama series popular in Latin America. Some of his best-known shows are Juro que te amo, La que no podía amar, and Muchacha italiana viene a casarse.
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Early Life and Family
José Ron was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. His parents are Rómula Vásquez Castro and Jacinto Ron Rodríguez. He grew up with his three brothers: Daniel, Alejandro, and Julio Vásquez.
When he was 18 years old, Ron moved from his hometown to study acting. He joined the "Centro de Actuación de Televisa", a famous acting school run by a major television network in Mexico.
Acting Career
First Steps on Television
José Ron's acting career began in 2004 with a role in the telenovela Mujer de madera. The next year, he appeared in a TV series called Bajo el mismo techo.
In 2006, he joined the cast of the very popular teen telenovela Rebelde for its third season. In the same year, he got a bigger role in the show Código postal, which helped him become a more recognized actor.
Becoming a Leading Man
In 2008, Ron landed his first main role as the hero in the telenovela Juro que te amo, acting alongside Ana Brenda Contreras. This was a big step in his career. He continued to appear in successful shows, and in 2010, he won an award for his role in Los exitosos Pérez.
In 2011, he starred with Ana Brenda Contreras again in La que no podía amar. His performance in this show earned him the TVyNovelas Award for Best Young Lead Actor. Soon after, he starred in La mujer del Vendaval.
One of his most famous roles came in 2014 with Muchacha italiana viene a casarse. He starred opposite actress Livia Brito. The show was so successful in Mexico that it was extended to 176 episodes.
Recent Work and Movie Debut
In 2015, José Ron appeared in his first movie, A la mala. He also continued to star in popular telenovelas, including Simplemente María, Enamorándome de Ramón, and Ringo. For his role in Ringo, he won the TVyNovelas Award for Best Actor in 2020.
He has remained a busy and popular actor, taking on leading roles in shows like La desalmada and La mujer del diablo.
Selected Roles and Awards
José Ron has acted in many television shows and one movie. He has been recognized for his work with several awards and nominations.
Notable Television Shows
- Rebelde (2006) - as Enzo
- Juro que te amo (2008–2009) - as José María Aldama
- La que no podía amar (2011–2012) - as Gustavo Durán
- La mujer del Vendaval (2012–2013) - as Alessandro Casteló
- Muchacha italiana viene a casarse (2014–2015) - as Pedro Ángeles
- Ringo (2019) - as Juan José "Ringo" Ramírez
- La desalmada (2021) - as Rafael Toscano Lagos
Key Awards
- 2010: Won Best Young Lead Actor at the 28th TVyNovelas Awards for Los exitosos Pérez.
- 2012: Won Best Co-lead Actor at the 30th TVyNovelas Awards for La que no podía amar.
- 2020: Won Best Actor at the 38th TVyNovelas Awards for Ringo.
See also
In Spanish: José Ron para niños