Gerardo Taracena is a Mexican actor who gained international fame for his portrayal of Pablo Acosta in Netflix’s ‘Narcos: Mexico,’ which completed its run in 2021 with its highly-praised third season. Still, many viewers might not know much about the man on the screen. So, here are some facts about him:
Who Is Gerardo Taracena?
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Born in Mexico City in 1970, Taracena is an actor who studied Dramatic Art at the University Center of Theater at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (per Celebrity Net Worth). He got into the entertainment industry performing in dance and theater festivals across Latin America with Peru’s Integro dance group in the early 1990s before joining the Theater Myth group, where he took part in more than 30 productions.
The Actor’s Catalog
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Taracena transitioned to film and television in the early 2000s, with a role in ‘The Mexican’ and got recognition for appearances in movies like 2006’s ‘Apocalypto’ and 2009’s ‘Sin Nombre,’ Rotten Tomatoes wrote in his bio. His TV career included parts in the likes of ‘Queen of the South’ and ‘El Pantera’ before he starred in ‘Narcos: Mexico.’
In the Netflix spinoff of ‘Narcos,’ the actor played a real-life drug smuggler involved with the Guadalajara Cartel for two seasons, with his last appearance in the episode ‘Truth and Reconciliation,’ according to Express. The show, whose first season scored 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, wrapped up with 100% approval.
What’s His Net Worth?
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Celebrity Net Worth noted that the ‘Narcos: Mexico’ star’s work in early 2000s projects, including ‘The Violin’ and ‘Man on Fire,’ earned him a Best Supporting Actor award from the Ariel Awards and Imagen Foundation Awards in 2007. It also brought an estimated $2 million net worth.
