Gerardo Taracena
ActingAbout Gerardo Taracena
Gerardo Taracena (born 1970) is a Mexican film and theatre actor and dancer. He is known for his roles in Apocalypto, Man on Fire, The Mexican and Sin Nombre as well as the Netflix series Narcos: Mexico. He was born in Mexico City.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gerardo Taracena reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Gerardo Taracena's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gerardo Taracena remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Setback, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Gerardo Taracena Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gerardo Taracena's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gerardo Taracena.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Quite Like Paradise | Justino Nava | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Sobreviviendo mis XV | Melchor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Héroes | Capitán Alvarado | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Sound of Freedom | El Alacrán | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Chupa | Police Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Presencias | Don Jaime | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Influence | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Marquez-Castillo Siblings | Líder Rebeldes | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | El Día de la Unión | Rescatista 1 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | At the Frontera | Eduardo Manrique | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | La hora de Salvador Romero | Teodoro | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Snail House | Hombre | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Zhai | Cesar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | El vecindario 3 | Ajolote | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | La Niña De La Mina | Carlos | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Don't Blame the Kid | Plutarco | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Load | Itzmin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Boys on Film 14: Worlds Collide | Juan / Raúl's Father (segment "A World For Raúl") | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Mexican Gangster | Raymundo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Ramona | Carmelo | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Die Legende der Maske | Bo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | A Shred Of Mist | Perito | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Familia Gang | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | The children of Don Gregorio | Roberto | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Flying low | Chuyin Venegas | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Deseo | Marino | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Richness of Internal Space | Tenso | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Potosí | Javier | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Tlatelolco, Summer of 68' | Militar 1 Tortura | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Los Kokainos | Lic. Quintero | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Walls Talk | El Ojaiz | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Come Out and Play | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | A World for Raúl | Juan / Raúl's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | 4 Maras | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Get the Gringo | Romero | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Saving Private Pérez | Carmelo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Setback | Mario | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | El Infierno | Pancho Zopilote | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Chilango Chronicles | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Sanguinarios del M1 | Junco Pantoja | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Sin Nombre | Horacio | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Zone | Carlos | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Apocalypto | Middle Eye | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Violin | Genaro | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Man on Fire | Executive Adjutant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | De ida y vuelta | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Without a Trace | Niko | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Mexican | Reveler to Fire Gun | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Daughter of the Puma | Mateo Pérez Pérez | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | La Ramona | - | Flop | Similar → |
Gerardo Taracena - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gerardo Taracena?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gerardo Taracena is "Setback" with a rating of 8.4/10.
How many movies has Gerardo Taracena acted in?
Gerardo Taracena has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gerardo Taracena?
Other notable films include "De ida y vuelta", "Sound of Freedom", and "El Infierno".