Rafael Rojas facts for kids

Rafael Rojas (born Rafael Humberto Rojas Morales on April 16, 1961) is a former actor and fashion model from Costa Rica. He became well-known for his roles in telenovelas (Spanish-language soap operas) and movies in Mexico.

Rafael Rojas's Life Story

Rafael Rojas started acting very young, performing in a play when he was just 7 years old. When he was 19, he got married and had a daughter named Isla, who still lives in Costa Rica.

Moving to Mexico and Early Career

At 22, Rafael moved to Mexico to pursue his acting dreams. He got small parts in a college film and a telenovela called La pobre señorita Limantour. A year later, he appeared in the movie La segua.

His big break came three years later. He played the main love interest in the popular telenovela Quinceañera, acting alongside the famous singer Thalía. This role made him very popular.

Later Career and Achievements

By 2003, Rafael had acted in 20 telenovelas. Some of his notable roles include Teresa, where he worked with Salma Hayek, and Amor real. Amor real was a huge success and won the "Best Telenovela of the Year" award in 2003.

Interestingly, Rafael almost missed out on his role as Amadeo Corona in Amor real. He was busy touring the country with one of his plays. But because he was so interested in the part, the show's writers changed the script so he could still play the character!

In 2004, Rafael acted in a movie about the life of telenovela producer Juan Osorio. The next year, he also recorded an album of music inspired by ancient pre-Hispanic cultures. He then started filming a new telenovela called Flor de campo.

Family Life

In Mexico, Rafael married María Magdalena. Together, they have two daughters named Neshkala and Mar.

Movies Rafael Rojas Starred In

Rafael Rojas has appeared in several movies throughout his career:

• Sala de espera (2005)
• Los zapatos de Muddy Mae (2005)
• Amores circulares (2004)
• Mi verdad (2004) as "El Flaco"
• ¿Y si te mueres? (2000)
• Chevrolet (1997) as a cop
• Mujeres infieles (1994) as the architect Muñoz
• La sombra del delator (1993)
• Sangre y arena (1989) as Maletilla
• La segua (1984)

Telenovelas Rafael Rojas Appeared In

Rafael Rojas is best known for his many roles in telenovelas:

• Vidas Robadas (2010) as Pedro Antonio Fernández Vidal
• Eternamente tuya (2009) as Hernán
• Pasión (2007) as Coronel José María de Valencia
• Duelo de Pasiones (2006) as Maximo
• Mariana de la noche (2003) as Gerardo
• Amor real (2003) as Amadeo Corona
• Rayito de luz (2000) as Antonio Sánchez
• Carita de ángel (2000) as Gaspar
• Siempre te amaré (2000) as Patricio Mistral
• Serafín (1999) as Enrique
• María Isabel (1997-1998) as Rigoberto
• El alma no tiene color (1997) as Luis Diego Morales
• La sombra del otro (1996) as Manuel
• Si Dios Me Quita La Vida (1995) as Francesco
• Clarisa (1993) as Dario Bracho Sanabria
• Valentina (1993) as Julio
• Baila conmigo (1992) as Bruno
• Yo no creo en los hombres (1991) as Arturo
• Mi pequeña Soledad (1990) as Lalo
• Teresa (1989) as Mario
• Morir para vivir (1989)
• Amor en silencio (1988) as Sebastián
• Quinceañera (1987) as Gerardo
• La pobre Señorita Limantour (1987)
• El engaño (1986) as Reynaldo
• Martín Garatuza (1986) as César

Theater Plays Rafael Rojas Performed In

Rafael Rojas also performed in several theater productions:

• Final de viernes ("Friday's finale")
• Aquel tiempo de campeones ("Those days of champions")
• Mi mujer se llama Mauricio ("My wife's name is Maurice")

See also

• In Spanish: Rafael Rojas para niños