José María Yázpik

Biography

José María Yazpik (born November 13, 1970) is a Mexican film and television actor. Yazpik was born in Mexico City in the bosom of a wealthy family, the son of a successful gynecologist, Dr. Jose Maria Meza, and Cristina Yazpik. His first acting job came from a friend of his father, who produced the TV movie The brute with the angel of death. He moved to Mexico City to study at CEA of Televisa. At the CEA he studied with future celebrities like Arath de la Torre, Fabián Corres and Eduardo Rill. Upon graduating he was offered minor roles in youth soap operas on Televisa, which he wanted to refuse, however the exclusive contract with the station forced him to accept all the roles he was offered, and was additionally punished with two months without pay.He received his first major role on television in the soap opera The Dove in 1995, produced by José Rendón, which stopped production because of the tragic death of its protagonist, actor Gerardo Hemmer. The following year he participated in his second telenovela, Song of Love, produced by Luis de Llano Macedo, and in the film Última llamada, directed by Carlos Garcia Agraz. In 1997 his career began to take flight with interests in te…

Movies & TV Shows

1. Narcos (2015) — Amado Carrillo Fuentes
2. Madame Web (2024) — Santiago
3. Narcos: Mexico (2018) — Amado Carrillo Fuentes
4. Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End (2024) — Pritchenko
5. Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008) — Vasquez
6. Bad Education (2004) — Extra (uncredited)
7. I'm So Excited! (2013) — Infante
8. Innocent Voices (2005) — Uncle Beto
9. The Burning Plain (2008) — Carlos Alarid
10. Greedy People (2024) — The Colombian
11. Borderland (2007) — Zoilo
12. Everybody Loves Somebody (2017) — Daniel
13. Desire (2026) — Fernando
14. There Are No Saints (2022) — Neto Niente
15. A Wonderful World (2006) — Asesor Financiero
16. The Obscure Spring (2014) — Igor
17. Nicotina (2003) — Joaquín
18. I Don't Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long (2013) — Actor en telenovela
19. The Blue Room (2002) — Roberto
20. Mr. Pig (2016) — Payo
21. Crónicas (2004) — Iván Suárez
22. El Santos vs la Tetona Mendoza (2012) — Peyote Asesino (voice)
23. Colosio (2012) — Andrés Vázquez
24. Ángela (1998) — René Bautista Solorzano
25. Powder (2019) — Chato
26. Walking Vengeance (2008) — Felix
27. The Gringo Hunters (2025)
28. Abel (2010) — Anselmo
29. Now and Then (2022) — Pedro
30. Futuro desierto (2026) — Alex
31. Fidel (2002) — Camilo Cienfuegos
32. Only God Knows (2006) — Jonathan
33. Sueno (2005) — Pancho
34. File of Attempted Murder (2010) — Arnulfo Arroyo
35. Without Rhyme or Reason (2003) — Mauricio
36. The Citrillo's Turn (2006) — José Isabel
37. The Future Ahead (2017) — Pedro
38. Morelos (2012) — Ignacio López Rayón
39. Fighting for Freedom (2013) — Oscar Salazar
40. You're Dating a Narcissist! (2026) — Daniel

Directed

1. Powder (2019) — Director