Gerardo Taracena
Gerardo Taracena | |
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Taracena in 2016 | |
| Born | March 27, 1970 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Died | January 31, 2026 (aged 55) México City, México |
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| Years active | 1994–2026 |
| Known for | Pablo Acosta in Narcos: Mexico |
Gerardo Taracena (March 27, 1970 – January 31, 2026) was a Mexican actor and dancer. He is known for his roles in Apocalypto (2006),[1] Man on Fire (2004), The Violin (2005), and Sin nombre (2009). He is also known for the Netflix series Narcos: Mexico.[2]
Early life
Gerardo Taracena was born on March 27, 1970 in Mexico City, Mexico. He studied Dramatic arts in the University Center of Theater of the National Autonomous University of Mexico.[3] In 1992 he acted in diverse festivals of theater and dance with the group of dance Integro of Peru, until 1996.[4]
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.[4] His production on film and TV has grown both in Mexico and the United States. He appeared in the Mexican film Saving Private Perez, released in 2011, with fellow Mexican actor Jaime Camil.[5]
Death
Taracena died on January 31, 2026, at the age of 55.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Mexican | Reveler to Fire Gun |
| 2004 | Man on Fire | Executive Adjutant |
| 2005 | The Violin | Genaro |
| 2006 | Apocalypto | Middle Eye |
| 2009 | Sin Nombre | Horacio |
| Deseo | Marino | |
| La casa de las sanaciones | ||
| 2010 | Sanguinarios Del M1 | Junco |
| 2011 | Saving Private Perez | Carmelo Benavides |
| 2012 | A World for Raúl | Raúl's father |
| 2016 | ¿Qué culpa tiene el niño? | Plutarco |
| 2017 | Dionisio Juglar | Dionisio |
| 2018 | Cafe Con Leche | Eduardo Manrique |
| 2022 | Sound of Freedom | El Alacrán |
| Presencias | Don Jaime | |
| 2023 | Surviving My Quinceañera | Melchor |
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 simuladores | Vicente | 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 |
References
- ^ "Renowned Mexican Actor Gerardo Taracena, Star of "Apocalypto," Passes Away". El Balad. 31 January 2026. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Palmer, Katie (2020-05-25). "Narcos Mexico cast: Who is Gerardo Taracena? Meet Pablo Acosta". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ^ Thakkar, Maitreyee (2026-02-01). "Gerardo Taracena, 'Apocalypto' actor and renowned Mexican performer, dies at 55". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ^ a b Películas de Gerardo Taracena, ficha y biografía
- ^ Gratereaux, Alexandra (2016-12-09). "Miguel Rodarte & Gerardo Taracena Bring the Comedy to "Saving Private Perez"". Fox News. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ^ "Muere Gerardo Taracena, actor de 'Apocalypto' y 'Narcos México', a los 55 años: Fue ganador del premio Ariel". El Financiero (in Spanish). 2026-02-01. Retrieved 2026-02-01.