Abe Bueno-Jallad

Abe Bueno-Jallad (also credited as Abe Martell)[1] is an American actor best known for portraying apostle James the Great in the television series The Chosen.

Early life

Bueno-Jallad was born in El Paso, Texas[2] on 10 June 1988.[3] He was raised in Mexico and in the American southwest.[2] He worked on a psychiatric research grant in New Mexico.[2] He received his MFA in acting from the USC School of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles.[2]

Career

Bueno-Jallad has been acting in both Spanish and English language films since he was 18.[2] He joined the cast of The Chosen in Season 2.[4] He said he explored the Bible more deeply since then.[4] Initially, he auditioned for three other roles before he got this one.[4]

Personal life

Bueno-Jallad is married and has one son.[5] He speaks Spanish, English and some Arabic.[2]

Filmography

Year Title Role Note
2021– The Chosen Big James television series

References

  1. ^ "Abe Bueno-Jallad". Plex. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "The Chosen: Last Supper I Abe Bueno-Jallad Interview". LRM Online. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  3. ^ "Abe Bueno-Jallad". TV Insider. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  4. ^ a b c "'The Chosen' Star Abe Bueno-Jallad Says Playing Big James Led Him Deeper into the Bible". Crosswalk. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  5. ^ "'The Chosen' Real Life Couples: Meet the Sweet Behind-the-Scenes Duos of TV's Biggest Bible Show". Woman's World. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
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