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David Zepeda
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Zepeda in 2014
Born
David Anastasio Zepeda Quintero

(1973-09-19) September 19, 1973 (age 50)
Nogales, Sonora, Mexico
Other names Zepeda
Occupation
  • Actor
  • singer
  • model
Years active 1999–present

David Zepeda (born as David Anastasio Zepeda Quintero on September 19, 1973) is a Mexican actor, model and singer. He is known thanks for participating in soap operas such as Acorralada, Abismo de pasión and Por amar sin ley. In 2019, Zepeda debuts in Telemundo participating in the soap opera La Doña as Jose Luis Navarrete from the second season to release in January 2020.

Biography

Zepeda was born on September 19, 1974, in Nogales, Sonora, in Mexico. Best known for his roles in various telenovelas, as well as some film roles. .....

Career

2000s

In 2007, David Zepeda debuted as the main protagonist of American telenovela produced by Venevision Acorralada, along with protagonists Sonya Smith and Alejandra Lazcano.

In 2009, he played the main antagonist in Carla Estrada's telenovela Sortilegio, along with, Jacqueline Bracamontes, William Levy and Ana Brenda Contreras. In the 28th TVyNovelas Awards, he won the category of Best Male Antagonist.

2010s

In 2010, David Zepeda played as antagonist in Nicandro Díaz's telenovela Soy Tu Dueña as Alonso Peñalvert, together with ensembled cast of Lucero, Fernando Colunga and Gabriela Spanic.

In 2011, he starred in Rosy Ocampo's telenovela, La fuerza del destino as Ivan Villagomez/McGuire, alongside Sandra Echeverría, Gabriel Soto and Juan Ferrara.

In 2012, he starred as the protagonist in Abismo de pasión as Damián Arango, along with Angelique Boyer, Mark Tacher, Blanca Guerra and Altaír Jarabo. Due to his performance in the telenovela, he won the 31st TVyNovelas Awards for TVyNovelas Award for Best Lead Actor.

In 2013, David Zepeda starred as Ricardo Sánchez Bretón, the protagonist in Rosy Ocampo's telenovela, Mentir para vivir, along with Mayrín Villanueva, Diego Olivera and Altaír Jarabo. In July 2013, David Zepeda debuted as a singer by releasing his first studio album titled Volverte a Enamorar, along with his first single ″Talisman″.

In 2014, he was signed on to star in Nicandro Diaz's telenovela Hasta el fin del mundo to replace Pedro Fernandez who had quit the show due to marital and health issues, based on the Argentine telenovela produced by Telefe, entitled Dulce amor.

In 2016 he co-starred in the telenovela Tres veces Ana with Angelique Boyer and Sebastian Rulli. On April 12, 2016, Zepeda launched his second album, 1+1=1, in which he debuted as a songwriter with four themes. On November 10, 2016, David Zepeda was confirmed as the male lead in La doble vida de Estela Carrillo alongside Ariadne Diaz.

From 2018 and 2019, he stars in the telenovela Por amar sin ley produced by José Alberto Castro with Ana Brenda Contreras, Mexican version of La ley del corazón. After the soap opera Por amar sin ley ended in the second season, he entered Telemundo to star in an American television series La doña in the second season, along with Aracely Arámbula and Carlos Ponce.

2020s

In February 2020, David Zepeda participated in the Mexican television series, under a production by José Alberto Castro M.D.: Life on the Line as Ricardo Bustamante.

Personal life

Zepeda is the youngest of four brothers. He represented Mexico and placed first runner-up to Australia's Brett Wilson in the Manhunt International 2000 pageant, held in Singapore on September 29, 2000.

On April 10. 2018, Zepeda was assaulted where he circulated in the Mixcoac in Mexico City.

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2004 Desnudos Julio
2008 Two of a Kind Alex Short film

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1999 Marea Brava Marcos
2001 Como en el cine Paco
2002 American Family Unknown role Episode: "Circle of Fire"
The Shield Orlando Episode: "Carnivores"
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Carlos Episode: "Lessons"
Boston Public Rob Episode: "Chapter Fifty"
2003 Grounded for Life Boy Episode: "I Just Paid to Say I Love You"
10-8: Officers on Duty Denny Chestnut Episode: "Mercy, Mercy Me"
2004 Monk Jose Alverez Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Paperboy"
ER EEG Tech Episode: "Just a Touch"
Eve Waiter Episode: "For Love and Money"
2004–05 La heredera Fabián
2004–06 Los Sánchez Omar 3 episodes
2006 Amores cruzados Diego Main role; 120 episodes
2007 Acorralada Maximiliano "Max" Irázabal Main role; 187 episodes
2009 Sortilegio Bruno Albéniz Main role; 96 episodes
2010 Soy tu dueña Alonso Peñalvert Main role; 93 episodes
2011 La fuerza del destino Iván Villagómez Main role; 102 episodes
2012 Abismo de pasión Damián Arango Main role; 151 episodes
2013 Mentir para vivir Ricardo Sánchez Bretón Main role; 102 episodes
2014–15 Hasta el fin del mundo Salvador "Chava" Cruz # 2 Main role; 113 episodes
2016–17 Tres veces Ana Ramiro Fuentes Main role; 120 episodes
2017 La doble vida de Estela Carrillo Ryan Cabrera Main role; 72 episodes
2018–19 Por amar sin ley Ricardo Bustamante Main role (seasons 1–2); 183 episodes
2018 Mi propósito eres tú Television special
2020 La Doña José Luis Navarrete Main role (season 2); 75 episodes
Médicos, Línea de Vida Ricardo Bustamante Guest star
Vencer el desamor Álvaro Falcón Albarrán Main role; 93 episodes
2021–22 Mi fortuna es amarte Vicente Ramírez Pérez Main role; 92 episodes
2022 Vencer la ausencia Jeronimo Garrido
2023 Pienso en ti Ángel Santiago Main role

Discography

Year Album details
2016 1+1=1
  • Released: April 12, 2016
  • Formats: CD, download
2013 Volverte a Enamorar
  • Released: July 1, 2013
  • Formats: CD, download

Awards and nominations

TVyNovelas Awards

Year Nominated Category Result
2010 Sortilegio Best Male Antagonist Won
2011 Soy tu dueña Best Co-star Actor Nominated
2012 La Fuerza del Destino Best Lead Actor Nominated
2013 Abismo de pasión Won
2014 Mentir para Vivir Nominated
2018 La doble vida de Estela Carrillo Nominated
2019 Por amar sin ley Nominated
Favoritos del público
2013 Abismo de pasión The Most Handsome Won
2014 Mentir para Vivir Nominated
Favorite Couple (with Mayrín Villanueva) Nominated
Favorite Kiss (with Mayrín Villanueva) Nominated
2020 Por amar sin ley The Most Handsome Nominated

Premios People en Español

Year Nominated Category Result
2010 Sortilegio Best Male Antagonist Nominated
2011 La Fuerza del Destino Best Lead Actor Nominated
2012 Abismo de pasión Nominated

Premios Juventud

Year Nominated Category Result
2012 La Fuerza del Destino/Abismo de pasión What a Hottie! Won
2016 Hasta el fin del mundo Favorite Male Actor Nominated

See also

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