Gerardo Taracena

Gerardo Taracena (March 27, 1970 – January 31, 2026) was a Mexican actor and dancer. He is known for his roles in Apocalypto, Man on Fire (2004), The Violin (2005), and Sin nombre (2009). He is also known for the Netflix series Narcos: Mexico.

Early life Gerardo Taracena was born on March 27, 1970 in Mexico City. He studied Dramatic arts in the University Center of Theater of the National Autonomous University of Mexico. In 1992 he acted in diverse festivals of theater and dance with the group of dance Integro of Peru, until 1996.

Career Taracena is known to have taken part in a diverse selection of festivals across the whole of Latin America, and has performed in more than 30 works of theatrical acts. Gerardo Taracena was also enrolled in the theatrical group Theater Myth.

Death Taracena died on January 31, 2026, at the age of 55.

Filmography Film

Television roles Year Title Role Notes 2007–2008 El Pantera El Mandril Recurring role; 15 episodes 2008 Tiempo final Pampa Episode: "Dinero falso" 2009 Hermanos y detectives Unknown role Episode: "La única heredera" 2009 Los simuladoresVicente Recurring role; 7 episodes 2012 Capadocia Cirilo 2 episodes 2014 El Mariachi Silvio Episode: "El crimen" 2015 Texas Rising Manuel Flores Recurring role; 5 episodes 2015 El Señor de los Cielos El Chamán Episode: "Ojo por ojo" 2016–2017 Perseguidos Gustavo "Tavo" Benítez Also starring; 30 episodes 2016–2017 Queen of the South Cesar "Batman" Guemes Also starring; 11 episodes 2018–2020 Narcos: Mexico Pablo Acosta Main role; 11 episodes 2018 Diablero Benito Infante 2022 Dale Gas Abel Recurring role; 9 episodes