Juan Peláez(1948-2013)
- Actor
Son of Spanish refugees in Mexico, Juan Pelaez was born in Mexico on
December 12th, 1948. He has the capability of adopting not only
nationalities, but essences and characters from drama to comedy,
exploring feelings and sensations, in a daring approach.
He obtained a degree in Theater & Arts (UNAM, Universidad Nacional
Autonoma de Mexico) and started in movies in the early 70s. In three
decades, he has been able to participate in more than 100 films (video,
16 and 35 mm) in both Mexican and international productions, directed
by masters such as Gonzalo Martinez, Jose Estrada, Alfonso Arau, and
Tony Scott.
His experience includes more than thirty theater plays, by Moliere,
Miguel Sabido, Julio Castillo and Ignacio Retes, among others. He also
performed in night clubs when this activity imported shows form Las
Vegas to Mexico City.
His participation on television shows has been outstanding, in
mini-series (forty as an average) as well as soap operas (more than
thirty) with special appearances in international shows for Hispanic
markets, like Cristina and Don Francisco.
One of his most prominent experiences has been paying the role of Don
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (said to be Father of the Nation), in a 200
chapter mini-series entitled "Independencia", now available in VHS and
DVD formats.
Currently, Juan Pelaez has an exclusive contract with Televisa. He has
never been married (very eligible bachelor!!!).
December 12th, 1948. He has the capability of adopting not only
nationalities, but essences and characters from drama to comedy,
exploring feelings and sensations, in a daring approach.
He obtained a degree in Theater & Arts (UNAM, Universidad Nacional
Autonoma de Mexico) and started in movies in the early 70s. In three
decades, he has been able to participate in more than 100 films (video,
16 and 35 mm) in both Mexican and international productions, directed
by masters such as Gonzalo Martinez, Jose Estrada, Alfonso Arau, and
Tony Scott.
His experience includes more than thirty theater plays, by Moliere,
Miguel Sabido, Julio Castillo and Ignacio Retes, among others. He also
performed in night clubs when this activity imported shows form Las
Vegas to Mexico City.
His participation on television shows has been outstanding, in
mini-series (forty as an average) as well as soap operas (more than
thirty) with special appearances in international shows for Hispanic
markets, like Cristina and Don Francisco.
One of his most prominent experiences has been paying the role of Don
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (said to be Father of the Nation), in a 200
chapter mini-series entitled "Independencia", now available in VHS and
DVD formats.
Currently, Juan Pelaez has an exclusive contract with Televisa. He has
never been married (very eligible bachelor!!!).