Luis Roberto Guzmán

Infobox Actor

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birthname = Luis Roberto Guzmán
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notable role = Diego in "Alborada"
El Pantera in "El Pantera"
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Luis Roberto Guzmán (born March 3, 1966) is a Puerto Rican actor known for his performances in Mexican "telenovela"s like "Alborada", and for his title role in Mexican series "El Pantera". Guzmán also worked on the film "Ladies' Night" in 2003.

Early life

Early in his life Guzmán wanted to enter Menudo, but was unable to do it, eventually forming friedships with several former members.cite web| url=http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/tv/espectaculos_asi/orgulloso_de_ser_boricua/213927| title=Orgulloso de ser boricua| author=Frances Tirado| publisher="Primera Hora"| language=Spanish| date=2008-07-25| accessdate=2008-07-28] He subsequently studied in the University of Puerto Rico's campus in Río Piedras. After completing his studies in the institution's Department of Drama, Guzmán moved to Mexico in 1999, interested in pursuing a career in the telenovela industry. Although he works most of the time here, Guzmán often traveled to Puerto Rico, in order to rest.

Acting career

In Mexico, Guzmán received a contract with Televisa. Guzmán has expressed that the most important role of his career is as "El Pantera" in the telenovela of the same name. In his youth Guzmán was a follower of several fictional super heroes, including Atom Ant and ThunderCats, which influenced his acceptace for the role. Guzmán has exppressed that he would like to act in more telenovelas produced in Puerto Rico, but feels that Puerto Rican television needs to reduce the ammount of foreign productions. He also noted that he wouyld like to work in the island once the production of "El Pantera".

Musical career

Guzmán released "Bipolar", his first musical production, in 2008. The album was originally released in Mexico, intending a 2009 release for Puerto Rico and the United States.

Filmography

* "Flores de la noche" (1998, TV series)
* "Amores como todos los demás" (1999, TV series)
* "Siempre te Amaré" (2000, TV series)
* "Amigas y Rivales" (2001, TV series)
* "Sin pecado concebido" (2001, TV series)
* "Entre el amor y el odio" (2002, TV series)
* "Ladies' Night" (2003)
* "Alegrijes y rebujos" (2003, TV series)
* "Alborada" (2005-2006, TV series) - Don Diego Arellano, Conde de Guevara
* "El Pantera" (2007-2008, TV series) - Gervasio Robles "El Pantera"
* "Divina Confusión" (2008)
* "Tierra de Tigres" (2008)

ee also

* List of Puerto Ricans

References

External links

* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0350080/ Luis Roberto Guzmán] on the Internet Movie Database