Roberto Palazuelos

Roberto Palazuelos Badeaux (born January 31, 1967), better known as Roberto Palazuelos or ('The Black Diamond'), is a Mexican actor, model, and producer best known for his work in Mexican telenovelas.

Early life Roberto Palazuelos

His nickname, , was given to him by Mexican actor and comedian Omar Chaparro, mixing the name of Palazuelos's hotel, , and his appearance of being overly tanned.

Television

Palazuelos has been known in Mexico since the late 1980s for his work in popular telenovelas such as ('My Second Mother') and ('Simply María'). His performance as Roger in the successful teen-oriented ('Girls') propelled him to fame. ('Two Women, One Path'), ('Beloved Enemy'), and are also among his best known works.

In 2003, Palazuelos was one of the participating personalities of Big Brother Mexico. He also hosted the Mexican reality TV show , in 2006.

Palazuelos usually plays the villain in Mexican soap operas. He was featured as an antagonist character in the telenovelas ('Tomorrow is Forever'), ('Filled with Love'), ('What a Beautiful Love'), and ('Until the End of the World').

Film Palazuelos's first professional acting gig was in 1988, playing John in Don't Panic.

Politics Palazuelos Badeaux sought election as one of Quintana Roo's senators in the 2024 Senate election, occupying the first place on the Citizens' Movement's two-name formula. The Citizens' Movement (MC) placed third in the election and, accordingly, neither candidate was elected to Congress.

Personal life Palazuelos was married to Yadira Garza. Another guest, Pablo Montero, sang Ave Maria during the wedding Mass. In 2008, Palazuelos went back to college to prepare for a law degree.

Palazuelos owns and runs a bed and breakfast, located in Guerrero. He also owns several hotels in Tulum, Quintana Roo.

On October 15, 2020, he received an honorary doctorate for his artistic work by the Colegio Internacional de Profesionales C&C an organization that operates in a gray area of professional associations that confer honorary titles without formal academic standing, essentially functioning as a recognition society rather than an accredited educational institution.

Filmography Year Title Role Note 2014–2015 Hasta el fin del mundo Mauro Renzi Antagonist 2013 Gossip Girl: Acapulco Santiago Ochoa "El Capitán" Supporting Role 2012–2013Qué bonito amor Giuliano Rina Main Antagonist 2011–2012 Una familia con suerte Michael Robert Anderson 45 episodes 2010–2011 Llena de amor Mauricio Fonseca Antagonist 2008–2009 Mañana es para siempre Camilo Elizalde Antagonist 2007 Bajo las riendas del amor Cristian del Valle Antagonist 2006–2007 La fea más bella Pedro Barman Special Appearance 2006 Mi Vida Eres Tú Aristeo Borgia Main Antagonist 2004–2005 Apuesta por un amor Francisco Andrade Supporting Role 2003 Niña amada mía Rafael Rincón del Valle Antagonist 2002–2003 ¡Vivan los niños! Pantaleón Rendon Supporting Role 2001–2002 Salomé Beto 'El Figurín'Antagonist 2000–2001 Carita de ángel Flavio Romero Antagonist 1999 Amor Gitano Claudio Supporting Role 1997 Amada enemiga Mauricio Supporting Role 1996 Para toda la vida Rolando Supporting Role 1995 Pobre niña rica Gregorio Antagonist 1993 Dos mujeres, un camino Raymundo Soto #1 Supporting Role 1991–1992 Muchachitas Roger Guzmán Protagonist 1989-90 Simplemente María Pedro Cuevas Supporting Role 1989 Mi segunda madre David Supporting Role