César Évora
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César Évora is a Cuban
actor.
and the long-running Agujetas de color de rosa in 1993 and 1994, respectively. In 1995 Évora won his first leading role playing opposite Daniela Romo
in Si Dios Me Quita La Vida.
Leading roles in Luz Clarita, Gente bien and especially El privilegio de amar
soon established Évora as one of the most popular leading men in the industry. He has maintained a high profile after performances in successful productions such as La Madrastra
, La esposa Virgen
, and Mundo de Fieras
. He recently acted in the telenovela Al Diablo con los Guapos
and in En Nombre del Amor
.
Évora acquired Mexican citizenship in 1999.
He is the cousin of famed Cuban author Daína Chaviano
.
Cubans
Cubans or Cuban people are the inhabitants or citizens of Cuba. Cuba is a multi-ethnic nation, home to people of different ethnic and national backgrounds...
actor.
Biography
Évora started out his career in his native Cuba appearing in more than ten movies before moving to Mexico in the early 1990s. He became known for playing minor roles in the seminal Corazón salvajeCorazón salvaje
Corazón salvaje was a novel written by prolific Mexican writer Caridad Bravo Adams and published in 1957 after it had been adapted to the screen the previous year....
and the long-running Agujetas de color de rosa in 1993 and 1994, respectively. In 1995 Évora won his first leading role playing opposite Daniela Romo
Daniela Romo
Daniela Romo is a Mexican singer, actress and TV host. Daniela Romo was born Teresita Presmanes Corona in Mexico City to Teresa Corona. Her parents never married, and Daniela and her sister Patricia were raised by their grandmother...
in Si Dios Me Quita La Vida.
Leading roles in Luz Clarita, Gente bien and especially El privilegio de amar
El Privilegio de Amar
El Privilegio de Amar is a Mexican telenovela. It was produced by Televisa and broadcast on El Canal de las Estrellas from 27 July 1998 through 26 February 1999...
soon established Évora as one of the most popular leading men in the industry. He has maintained a high profile after performances in successful productions such as La Madrastra
La Madrastra
La Madrastra is a Mexican telenovela. It was produced by Televisa and broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas in Mexico from 7 February 2005 through 29 July 2005. The program became an unexpected success, garnering ratings in excess of 30 points...
, La esposa Virgen
La esposa virgen
La esposa virgen is a Mexican telenovela that first aired in 2005. Produced by Salvador Mejia, it starred Adela Noriega and Jorge Salinas.- Plot summary :...
, and Mundo de Fieras
Mundo de Fieras
Mundo de Fieras was a Venezuelan telenovela that was produced by and seen on Venezuela's Venevisión. It was written by Ligia Lezama and directed by Gabriel Walfenzao. This telenovela lasted 239 episodes and it achieved a significant amount of success in Venezuela. It was distributed...
. He recently acted in the telenovela Al Diablo con los Guapos
Al Diablo con los Guapos
Al Diablo con los Guapos is a Mexican telenovela produced by Televisa. It is the remake of the Argentinian super hit "Muñeca Brava" with Natalia Oreiro and Facundo Arana.-Plot:...
and in En Nombre del Amor
En Nombre del Amor
En Nombre Del Amor is a Mexican telenovela that aired in late 2008 through mid 2009. It is a remake of Cadenas de Amargura . En Nombre Del Amor was produced by Carlos Moreno, and filming began on August 4, 2008...
.
Évora acquired Mexican citizenship in 1999.
Family
Évora divorced from his first wife. He is currently married to Vivian Domínguez and has three children.He is the cousin of famed Cuban author Daína Chaviano
Daína Chaviano
Daina Chaviano is a Cuban writer.She is considered one of the three most important female fantasy and science fiction writers in the Spanish language, along with Angélica Gorodischer and Elia Barceló , forming the so-called “feminine trinity of science fiction in Latin America.”In Cuba, she...
.
Films
- 2010: Trópico de SangreTrópico de SangreTrópico de Sangre is a dramatic film based on the true story of the Dominican Republic's historic Mirabal sisters.-Plot summary:The film focuses on Minerva Mirabal and tells the true story of how she and her sisters came to represent the greatest threat to dictator Rafael Trujillo and his regime. ...
(20102010 in filmThe year 2010 saw many new films released worldwide. 2010 saw a dramatic increase and prominence in the use of 3D-technology in filmmaking and film releases after the success of Avatar in the format, with releases such as Alice in Wonderland, Clash of the Titans, Jackass 3D, all animated films and...
) - 1991: Gertrudis (19911991 in filmThe year 1991 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*April 28 - Bonnie Raitt marries actor Michael O'Keefe in New York* Terminator 2: Judgment Day, became one of the landmarks for science fiction action films with its groundbreaking visual effects from Industrial Light & Magic.*November...
) - 1989: La Bella de Alhambra (19891989 in film-Events:* Batman is released on June 23, and goes on to gross over $410 million worldwide.* Actress Kim Basinger and her brother Mick purchase Braselton, Georgia, for $20 million...
) - 1989: Barrio Negro (19891989 in film-Events:* Batman is released on June 23, and goes on to gross over $410 million worldwide.* Actress Kim Basinger and her brother Mick purchase Braselton, Georgia, for $20 million...
) - 1986: Capablanca (19861986 in film-Events:*April 12 - Actor Morgan Mason marries The Go-Go's Belinda Carlisle.*April 26 - Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger marries television journalist Maria Shriver.*May - Actress Heather Locklear marries Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee....
) - 1986: Un Hombre de Éxito (19861986 in film-Events:*April 12 - Actor Morgan Mason marries The Go-Go's Belinda Carlisle.*April 26 - Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger marries television journalist Maria Shriver.*May - Actress Heather Locklear marries Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee....
) - 1985: Una Novia Para David (19851985 in film-Events:* 3 December - Roger Moore steps down from the role of James Bond after twelve years and seven films. He is replaced by Timothy Dalton.* The Academy Award for Best Picture was won by Out Of Africa, while the highest grossing film was Back to the Future.* Bliss wins AFI Award for best Movie...
) - 1984: Habanera (19841984 in film-Events:* The Walt Disney Company founds Touchstone Pictures to release movies with subject matter deemed inappropriate for the Disney name.* Tri-Star Pictures, a joint venture of Columbia Pictures, HBO, and CBS, releases its first film....
) - 1983: AmadaAmadaThe Temple of Amada, the oldest Egyptian temple in Nubia, was first constructed by pharaoh Thutmose III of the 18th dynasty and dedicated to Amun and Re-Horakhty. His son and successor, Amenhotep II continued the decoration program for this structure. Amenhotep II's successor, Thutmose IV decided...
(19831983 in film-Events:*February 11 - The Rolling Stones concert film Let's Spend the Night Together opens in New York*May 25 - Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, the final film in the original Star Wars trilogy, is released. Like the previous films, it goes on to become the top grossing picture of...
) - 1982: CeciliaCecilia (1982 film)Cecilia is a 1982 Cuban drama film directed by Humberto Solás. The film is based on the novel Cecilia Valdés by Cirilo Villaverde. It was entered into the 1982 Cannes Film Festival.-Plot:The film takes place in 19th-century Cuba...
(19821982 in film-Events:* March 26 = I Ought to Be in Pictures, starring Walter Matthau, Ann-Margret and Dinah Manoff is released. Manoff would not appear in another movie until 1987's Backfire.* June = PG-rated film E.T...
)
Telenovelas
- 2011: Triunfo del Amor (2010/11) - Dr. Heriberto Rios Bernal [special invitation, second part]
- 2010/11: Llena de amorLlena de amor__FORCETOC__Llena de amor is a Mexican Spanish-language soap opera, produced by Televisa, that began airing in 2010. It is a remake of the 2002–2003 Venezuelan telenovela Mi Gorda Bella, which itself was inspired by the 1999–2001 Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea.Llena de amor...
(2010) - Emiliano Ruiz y de Teresa [co-protagonist] - 2008: En Nombre del AmorEn Nombre del AmorEn Nombre Del Amor is a Mexican telenovela that aired in late 2008 through mid 2009. It is a remake of Cadenas de Amargura . En Nombre Del Amor was produced by Carlos Moreno, and filming began on August 4, 2008...
(2008/09) - Eugenio Lizarde [special invitation, second part] - 2007: Al Diablo con los GuaposAl Diablo con los GuaposAl Diablo con los Guapos is a Mexican telenovela produced by Televisa. It is the remake of the Argentinian super hit "Muñeca Brava" with Natalia Oreiro and Facundo Arana.-Plot:...
(2007/08) - Constancio Belmonte Lascurain [co-protagonist] - 2007: Amor sin MaquillajeAmor sin MaquillajeAmor sin Maquillaje ' is a mini novela that was shown in 2007. It is a production of Rosy Ocampo, who also produced La Fea Mas Bella. The stars are Sergio Goyri and Marlene Favela; and the novela marks the return of the famous actress Lucía Méndez to Televisa after a 17 year absence...
as Pedro [special performance] - 2007: Yo amo a Juan QuerendónYo amo a Juan QuerendónYo Amo a Juan Querendón was a Mexican telenovela that aired on Univision at 7pm/6c for one year beginning in February 2007. The plot surrounded the story of Juan Dominguez and his interactions with the Cachon Family...
(2007/08) as Samuel [special performance, first part] - 2006: Mundo de FierasMundo de FierasMundo de Fieras was a Venezuelan telenovela that was produced by and seen on Venezuela's Venevisión. It was written by Ligia Lezama and directed by Gabriel Walfenzao. This telenovela lasted 239 episodes and it achieved a significant amount of success in Venezuela. It was distributed...
as the twins Gabriel and Demián [protagonist and antagonist] - 2005: La Esposa VirgenLa esposa virgenLa esposa virgen is a Mexican telenovela that first aired in 2005. Produced by Salvador Mejia, it starred Adela Noriega and Jorge Salinas.- Plot summary :...
as Loco Serenata [special performance] - 2005: La MadrastraLa MadrastraLa Madrastra is a Mexican telenovela. It was produced by Televisa and broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas in Mexico from 7 February 2005 through 29 July 2005. The program became an unexpected success, garnering ratings in excess of 30 points...
as Esteban [protagonist] - 2003: Mariana de la NocheMariana de la nocheMariana de la Noche is a Mexican telenovela from 2003. Written by Delia Fiallo and produced by Salvador Mejia, it starred Angélica Rivera, Jorge Salinas, Alejandra Barros and César Évora.- Plot :...
(2003/04) as Atilio [antagonist] - 2003: Trampa de Muerte, a project with Mexican actor Fernando ColungaFernando ColungaFernando Colunga is a Mexican actor known for his work in Mexican telenovelas....
- 2002: Así son ellas as Luis [special performance, first part]
- 2002: Entre el amor y el odioEntre el amor y el odioEntre el amor y el odio is a Mexican telenovela produced by Salvador Mejía Alejandre and Televisa that aired on El Canal de las Estrellas in Mexico from 11 February 2002 through 2 August 2002...
as Octavio [protagonist] - 2001: El manantialEl ManantialEl Manantial is a Mexican telenovela that first aired in 2001, starring Adela Noriega and Mauricio Islas."The Best Telenovela of the Year 2002" - Plot summary :...
(2001/02) as Rigoberto [special performance, first part] - 2000: Abrázame Muy FuerteAbrázame Muy FuerteAbrázame muy fuerte is a Mexican telenovela that aired in 2000–2001, under the production of Salvador Mejia and with Aracely Arámbula and Fernando Colunga as the protagonists.-Plot:...
(2000/01) as Federico [antagonist] - 1999: Laberintos de pasión as Gabriel [co-protagonist]
- 1998: El privilegio de amarEl Privilegio de AmarEl Privilegio de Amar is a Mexican telenovela. It was produced by Televisa and broadcast on El Canal de las Estrellas from 27 July 1998 through 26 February 1999...
(1998/99) as Juan de la Cruz [co-protagonist] - 1997: Gente bienGente bienGente bien is a 1939 Argentine musical film directed by Manuel Romero. The tango film premiered in Buenos Aires on June 28, 1939 and the United States on October 8, 1939 and starred Hugo del Carril, Tito Lusiardo and Delia Garcés....
as Jaime [antagonist] - 1996: Luz ClaritaLuz ClaritaLuz Clarita is a Mexican telenovela produced by Televisa that aired on Canal de las Estrellas in 1996. The series, a remake of Andrea Celeste and Chispita, stars Verónica Merchant and César Évora, as well as child actors Daniela Luján and Ximena Sariñana...
(1996/97) [protagonist] - 1996: Cañaveral de pasionesCañaveral de PasionesCañaveral de pasiones is a Mexican telenovela, originally airing in 1996, and produced by Humberto Zurita and Christian Bach.-Plot:...
[special performance, first part] - 1995: Si Dios Me Quita La VidaSi Dios Me Quita La Vida (Telenovela)Si Dios Me Quita La Vida is a telenovela made by Mexican TV network Televisa. This telenovela was broadcast in 1995. This is a remake of the 1961 telenovela La Leona starred by Amparo Rivelles and Ernesto Alonso...
[protagonist] - 1994: Agujetas de color de rosa (1994/95) [special performance, second part]
- 1993: Corazón salvajeCorazón salvajeCorazón salvaje was a novel written by prolific Mexican writer Caridad Bravo Adams and published in 1957 after it had been adapted to the screen the previous year....
(1993/94) [star performance]
See also
- List of Cubans
- List of Mexican telenovela actors