David Zepeda

David Zepeda (born 19 September 1973) is a Mexican actor, model and singer. He is best known for his roles in soap operas such as Acorralada, Abismo de pasión and Por amar sin ley. In 2019, Zepeda made his Telemundo debut in the soap opera La Doña as Jose Luis Navarrete in the second season, which was released in January 2020.

Biography Zepeda was born on 19 September 1973, in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. He has appeared in various telenovelas and films throughout his career.

Career 2000s In 2000, Zepeda represented Mexico at the Manhunt International pageant, held in Singapore on September 29, 2000, where he secured the first runner-up position behind Australia's Brett Wilson.

In 2007, Zepeda starred as the main protagonist in the American telenovela Acorralada, produced by Venevision, alongside Sonya Smith and Alejandra Lazcano.

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

2010s In 2010, Zepeda played the antagonist Alonso Peñalvert in Nicandro Díaz's telenovela Soy Tu Dueña, alongside an ensemble cast including 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, alongside Angelique Boyer, Mark Tacher, Blanca Guerra and Altaír Jarabo. His performance earned him the TVyNovelas Award for Best Lead Actor at the 31st TVyNovelas Awards.

In 2013, Zepeda starred as Ricardo Sánchez Bretón, the protagonist in Rosy Ocampo's telenovela, Mentir para vivir, alongside Mayrín Villanueva, Diego Olivera and Altaír Jarabo. In July 2013, Zepeda debuted as a singer with the release of his first studio album, Volverte a Enamorar, which included the 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. The series is based on the Argentine telenovela Dulce amor produced by Telefe.

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

From 2018 and 2019, he starred in the telenovela Por amar sin ley produced by José Alberto Castro with Ana Brenda Contreras. The series is a Mexican adaptation of La ley del corazón. After the soap opera Por amar sin ley ended in the second season, he joined Telemundo to star in the American television series La doña (season two), alongside Aracely Arámbula and Carlos Ponce.

2020s In February 2020, Zepeda appeared as Ricardo Bustamante in the Mexican television series, M.D.: Life on the Line, produced by José Alberto Castro.

Personal life On 10 April 2018, Zepeda was mugged while driving through Mixcoac, 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 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 desamorÁlvaro Falcón AlbarránMain role; 93 episodes 2021–22 Mi fortuna es amarte Vicente "Chente" Ramírez Pérez Main role; 92 episodes 2022 Vencer la ausencia Jerónimo Garrido 2023 Pienso en ti Ángel Santiago Main role2025 A.mar, donde el amor teje sus redes Fabián Bravo Main role Los hilos del pasado Father Salvador Villaseñor Main cast 2026 Tan cerca de ti, nace el amor Joaquín Navarro Main role

Discography YearAlbum details 20161+1=1 Released: April 12, 2016 Formats: CD, download 2013Volverte a Enamorar Released: July 1, 2013 Formats: CD, download

Awards and nominations TVyNovelas Awards

Premios People en Español

Premios Juventud Year Nominated Category Result2012 La Fuerza del Destino/Abismo de pasiónWhat a Hottie!2016 Hasta el fin del mundoFavorite Male Actor