Eduardo Yáñez
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Eduardo Yáñez is a Mexican television and film actor.
Yáñez was born in Mexico City
, Mexico
. He lived with his mother and half brothers. He never met his father. Eduardo had a hard and sad childhood alongside his stepfather. As a child, his dream was to become a professional football player, but one day he witnessed a play rehearsal from Vocacional No.1 and he liked it. He asked for an opportunity and they gave it to him. At first he saw it as a possibility to make more money, but little by little he liked it more and more and decided to go to Televisa
for a greater opportunity. Producer Ernesto Alonso
saw his potential and gave him his first role in the soap opera "Quiereme Mucho". Yáñez played the role of "Carlos" alongside the actress Victoria Ruffo
. His natural style and strong physical appearance won the hearts of the audience.
Yáñez married his first wife, Norma Adriana Garcia, in 1987. They had a son named Eduardo Yáñez Jr. They were divorced three years later.
In 1991, Yáñez moved to the United States where he worked on two soap operas for Capital Vision, "Marielena
" and "Guadalupe".
Later he worked in Hollywood, on movies such as " Striptease
", "Wild Things
", and "Megiddo
". His most recent American movie was "The Punisher". He has also worked in television series such as "Savannah
" and "Soldier of Fortune
". He most recently worked in "Sleeper Cell" and "Cold Case".
In 1996, Yáñez married Francesca Cruz
, a Cuban-American, he met in Miami. They lived between Los Angeles and Miami. In January 2003 they filed for divorce. The case was ultimately settled for an undisclosed amount.
In 2005, after a long absence, Yáñez returned to Mexico and appeared in a soap opera named "La Verdad Oculta".
He has appeared in 8 theatrical plays, 13 soap operas, 31 movies (of which 8 are in English) and is still working on projects in Hollywood. In 2007, he played the main role in the popular Mexican soap opera "Destilando Amor
". He is presently starring as the leading male role in "Fuego en la sangre
" , a Mexican soap opera that premiered in January 2008 and ended in November 2008.
Yáñez was born in Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. He lived with his mother and half brothers. He never met his father. Eduardo had a hard and sad childhood alongside his stepfather. As a child, his dream was to become a professional football player, but one day he witnessed a play rehearsal from Vocacional No.1 and he liked it. He asked for an opportunity and they gave it to him. At first he saw it as a possibility to make more money, but little by little he liked it more and more and decided to go to Televisa
Televisa
Televisa is a Mexican multimedia conglomerate, the largest mass media company in Latin America and in the Spanish-speaking world. It is a major international entertainment business, with much of its programming airing in the United States on Univision, with which it has an exclusive contract...
for a greater opportunity. Producer Ernesto Alonso
Ernesto Alonso
Ernesto Ramirez Alonso was a Mexican producer, director, cinematographer and actor. He was nicknamed "Señor Telenovela" because most of his work centered around telenovelas known around the world....
saw his potential and gave him his first role in the soap opera "Quiereme Mucho". Yáñez played the role of "Carlos" alongside the actress Victoria Ruffo
Victoria Ruffo
Victoria Ruffo is a Mexican actress. Ruffo, the surname she uses professionally, is actually her maternal grandfather's surname.- Biography :...
. His natural style and strong physical appearance won the hearts of the audience.
Yáñez married his first wife, Norma Adriana Garcia, in 1987. They had a son named Eduardo Yáñez Jr. They were divorced three years later.
In 1991, Yáñez moved to the United States where he worked on two soap operas for Capital Vision, "Marielena
Marielena
Marielena was a Spanish-language telenovela written by Delia Fiallo. It premiered on Telemundo in 1992, and starred Lucía Méndez and Eduardo Yáñez. To date, it is the most successful telenovela that Telemundo has ever shown on their programming schedule with very high ratings for that time, and the...
" and "Guadalupe".
Later he worked in Hollywood, on movies such as " Striptease
Striptease
A striptease is an erotic or exotic dance in which the performer gradually undresses, either partly or completely, in a seductive and sexually suggestive manner...
", "Wild Things
Wild Things
Wild Things is a 1998 erotic thriller film starring Matt Dillon, Neve Campbell, Kevin Bacon, Denise Richards, Theresa Russell and Bill Murray. It was directed by John McNaughton. In some countries the film was released as Sex Crimes...
", and "Megiddo
Megiddo: The Omega Code 2
Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 is the prequel/sequel to the 1999 film The Omega Code. The film is more of an alternate film to the first film. Michael York detailed the entire film in a journal which he then published in book form called Dispatches From Armageddon.-Plot:Gavin Fink plays this younger...
". His most recent American movie was "The Punisher". He has also worked in television series such as "Savannah
Savannah
Savannah or savanna is a type of grassland.It can also mean:-People:* Savannah King, a Canadian freestyle swimmer* Savannah Outen, a singer who gained popularity on You Tube...
" and "Soldier of Fortune
Soldier of Fortune
Soldier of Fortune is another term for an adventurer or mercenary. It may also refer to:- Film :* Soldier of Fortune , a 1955 film starring Clark Gable, Susan Hayward, and Michael Rennie...
". He most recently worked in "Sleeper Cell" and "Cold Case".
In 1996, Yáñez married Francesca Cruz
Francesca Cruz
Born and raised in South Florida of Cuban parents, began her entertainment career at the age of 12, studying theater, dance and later becoming a successful model....
, a Cuban-American, he met in Miami. They lived between Los Angeles and Miami. In January 2003 they filed for divorce. The case was ultimately settled for an undisclosed amount.
In 2005, after a long absence, Yáñez returned to Mexico and appeared in a soap opera named "La Verdad Oculta".
He has appeared in 8 theatrical plays, 13 soap operas, 31 movies (of which 8 are in English) and is still working on projects in Hollywood. In 2007, he played the main role in the popular Mexican soap opera "Destilando Amor
Destilando Amor
Destilando Amor is a 2007 Mexican telenovela produced by Televisa and Nicandro Díaz. It stars Angélica Rivera and Eduardo Yáñez as the main protagonists and was set primarily in Tequila, Jalisco...
". He is presently starring as the leading male role in "Fuego en la sangre
Fuego En La Sangre
-DVD release:*Fuego En La Sangre was released in a 4 disc DVD set in Mexico in mid-2009. It contains all 200 episodes in abridged version. A 2 disc US version was released on September 1, 2009.-Awards:...
" , a Mexican soap opera that premiered in January 2008 and ended in November 2008.
Television
- 2009: Corazón SalvajeCorazón Salvaje (2009 TV series)Corazón salvaje is a Mexican telenovela produced by Salvador Mejía Alejandre in conjunction with Televisa and broadcast on El Canal de las Estrellas. The telenovela debuted on 12 October 2009 at 9:00 pm, replacing Sortilegio, and aired for a total of 135 episodes...
as Juan del Diablo - 2008: Fuego En La SangreFuego En La Sangre-DVD release:*Fuego En La Sangre was released in a 4 disc DVD set in Mexico in mid-2009. It contains all 200 episodes in abridged version. A 2 disc US version was released on September 1, 2009.-Awards:...
as Juan Reyes - 2007: Destilando AmorDestilando AmorDestilando Amor is a 2007 Mexican telenovela produced by Televisa and Nicandro Díaz. It stars Angélica Rivera and Eduardo Yáñez as the main protagonists and was set primarily in Tequila, Jalisco...
as Rodrigo Montalvo Santos - 2006: La Verdad OcultaLa Verdad OcultaLa Verdad Oculta is a Mexican telenovela remake of El Camino Secreto . The protagonists are Galilea Montijo, Gabriel Soto, Alejandra Barros and Eduardo Yáñez and the antagonists are Julio Alemán. The telenovela is under the production of Emilio Larrosa...
.... Juan José Victoria Ocampo - 2003: Te amaré en silencio .... as Camilo / El Lobo
- 2002: CSI: MiamiCSI: MiamiCSI: Miami is an American police procedural television series, which premiered on September 23, 2002 on CBS. The series is a spin-off of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation....
.... Columbian Interrogator "A Horrible Mind".... Columbian Interrogator - 1994: GuadalupeGuadalupe (telenovela)Guadalupe is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by the United States-based television network Telemundo in conjuction with Capitalvision International Corp. and Televisión Española from 1993, starring Adela Noriega and Eduardo Yáñez.- Summary :...
.... Alfredo Robinson - 1994: MarielenaMarielenaMarielena was a Spanish-language telenovela written by Delia Fiallo. It premiered on Telemundo in 1992, and starred Lucía Méndez and Eduardo Yáñez. To date, it is the most successful telenovela that Telemundo has ever shown on their programming schedule with very high ratings for that time, and the...
.... Luis Felipe Sandoval - 1991: En carne propia .... Leonardo Rivadeneyra
- 1990: Yo compro esa mujer .... Aldama
- 1989: Dulce desafíoDulce DesafíoDulce Desafío is a Mexican telenovela starring Adela Noriega and Eduardo Yáñez.-Plot summary:Dulce Desafío is a teen novela that tells a story about Lucero Sandoval, a sixteen year old girl who lives with her father, Santiago Sandoval and her sister, Beatriz...
.... Enrique Toledo - 1987: Senda de gloria .... Manuel Fortuna
- 1985: Cartas de amor
- 1984: La muerte cruzó el río Bravo .... Fernando
- 1984: El amor nunca muere .... Alfonso
- 1984: Tú eres mi destino .... Fabián
- 1983: El maleficio .... Diego
- 1982: Quiéreme siempre .... Carlos
Film
- 2006: All You've GotAll You've GotAll You've Got is a 2006 sport/drama film, which debuted on MTV and is directed by Neema Barnette. It stars Adrienne Bailon, of the pop group The Cheetah Girls as Gabby and Ciara in her film debut as Becca Watley.-Storyline:...
.... Javier Espinoza ... aka Rumble (USA: video title) - 2006: Hot TamaleHot tamaleHot tamale may refer to:*Hot Tamales, a brand of cinnamon candy*"Hot Tamales", a song by Cassandra Wilson from Belly of the Sun-See also:*Tamale*Hot Tamale Baby, a 1985 blues album by Macia Ball...
.... Sammy - 2005: Cold Case .... Felix Darosa "Frank's Best"
- 2005: Sleeper Cell .... Felix Ortiz "Money"
- 2004: Man on FireMan on FireMan on Fire is a 1981 thriller novel by the English novelist Philip Nicholson, writing as A. J. Quinnell. The plot features his popular character Creasy, an American-born former member of the French Foreign Legion, in his first appearance.-Plot:...
.... Bodyguard 2A - 2004: The Punisher .... Mike Toro
- 2001: Megiddo: The Omega Code 2Megiddo: The Omega Code 2Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 is the prequel/sequel to the 1999 film The Omega Code. The film is more of an alternate film to the first film. Michael York detailed the entire film in a journal which he then published in book form called Dispatches From Armageddon.-Plot:Gavin Fink plays this younger...
.... Gen. Garcia - 2000: KnockoutKnockoutA knockout is a fight-ending, winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts, Karate and others sports involving striking...
(2000–2001) .... Mario Rodrigues - 1999: Held UpHeld UpHeld Up is a 1999 American comedy film starring Jamie Foxx and Nia Long.-Plot:While on a road trip in the Southwest, Rae discovers that her man, Michael , spent the $15,000 they set aside for a home on a vintage muscle car. Rae promptly dumps Michael at a convenience store and hops a ride to the...
.... Rodrigo - 1999: Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman: The Movie .... Valdez
- 1998: Wild ThingsWild ThingsWild Things is a 1998 erotic thriller film starring Matt Dillon, Neve Campbell, Kevin Bacon, Denise Richards, Theresa Russell and Bill Murray. It was directed by John McNaughton. In some countries the film was released as Sex Crimes...
... Frankie Condo - 1997: Soldier of Fortune, Inc.Soldier of Fortune, Inc.Soldier of Fortune, Inc. was a television show created by Dan Gordon which ran for two seasons, from 1997-1999...
.... Miguel Peralta "Collateral Damage" - 1996: Miami Hustle .... Jose ... aka "Hello, She Lied"
- 1996: StripteaseStripteaseA striptease is an erotic or exotic dance in which the performer gradually undresses, either partly or completely, in a seductive and sexually suggestive manner...
.... Chico - 1996: Savannah (TV series)Savannah (TV series)Savannah is an American prime time television drama that ran from January 21, 1996 to February 24, 1997 on The WB. It was created by Constance M. Burge and produced by Aaron Spelling.-Plot:...
.... Benny Serna - 1996: Robin Goodfellow .... Diego
- 1995: Ocho malditos
- 1994: Gladiadores del infierno
- 1991: Operativo de alto riesgo
- 1991: Golpe brutal
- 1991: Polvo de muerte
- 1990: Carrera contra la muerte .... Fabian Albarran
- 1989: Operación asesinato
- 1988: Bancazo en Los Mochis
- 1988: Panico en la carretera
- 1988: Contrabando, amor y muerte
- 1987: Asesinato en la plaza Garibaldi
- 1987: Hombres de arena
- 1987: Dias de matanza
- 1986: Yako, cazador de malditos .... José Luis/Yako
- 1986: El maleficio II .... Profesor Andrés
- 1985: Contrato con la muerte
- 1985: Narco terror
- 1985: Enemigos a muerte .... Jorge "Triángulo de muerte"
External links
- Eduardo Yáñez Biography