6 unforgettable leading men from soap operas

• Iconic Top Soap Opera Heartthrobs
• Successful Acting Careers
• Contributions to Hispanic Television

As part of the National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, we can’t overlook one small detail.

It’s a recount of the unforgettable soap opera heartthrobs, from Rogelio Guerra to Fernando Colunga.

Certainly, many actors will be left out, but this is just a small sample that we are sure you’ll enjoy.

For many, the performance of a ‘heartthrob’, alongside their leading lady, is key to the success of a soap opera.

Rogelio Guerra, actor and model

Originally from Calvillo, Aguascalientes, in Mexico, Rogelio Guerra worked in television, film, and theater.

Years earlier, he was a model. Few remember that he launched a singing career in the late seventies.

Although he participated in several soap operas, he achieved worldwide fame with «Los ricos también lloran», alongside Verónica Castro.

Sadly, on February 28, 2018, he passed away from respiratory failure. He was 81 years old.

The heartthrob of the eighties

Alongside Verónica Castro, actor Guillermo Capetillo starred in «Rosa salvaje», which was hugely popular in the eighties.

His father, Manuel Capetillo, was a prominent bullfighter. ‘Memo’ made his debut as a novice bullfighter in Plaza México at the age of 19.

In addition to «Rosa…», he participated in «Los ricos también lloran», «Colorina», «La fiera», «Atrapada», and «Pueblo chico, infierno grande».

He is the brother of actor and singer Eduardo Capetillo, as well as actor and bullfighter Manuel Capetillo Jr.

A lifetime in the Show Business

At the age of 7, Fernando Allende made his debut in the entertainment world by performing folk songs.

Originally from Mexico City, Luis Fernando Allende Arenas, his real name, made his film debut at 19.

He is remembered for his roles in telenovelas such as «El milagro de vivir», «Corazón salvaje», «Tiempo de amar», and «Amor de nadie».

Now 70 years old, he currently lives in Mexico City after residing for many years in the United States and Puerto Rico.

Guy Ecker and his journey through successful telenovelas

In this roundup of unforgettable telenovela heartthrobs, Brazilian-American actor Guy Ecker couldn’t be missed.

Although he made his debut with «La otra raya del tigre», he rose to fame with the Colombian telenovela «Café con aroma de mujer».

Years later, in 1998, he traveled to Mexico to star in «La mentira», alongside Kate del Castillo, marking another success in his career.

His winning streak continued when he starred with Edith González in the telenovela «Salomé». In 2006, he appeared in «Heridas de amor».

From Argentina to the world

Juan Soler Valls Quiroga might have never imagined that he would become one of the most recognized faces in Hispanic television.

Before becoming a star, he was a rugby player and a model. Modeling led him into the world of acting.

One of his first leading roles was in the telenovela «Ángela», where he starred alongside Angélica Rivera.

Following this, he featured in «María Emilia, querida», «Locura de amor», «Sin pecado concebido», «La otra», and «Bajo la misma piel».

Fernando Colunga fue doble de Eduardo Yáñez

Lastly, in this list of unforgettable top soap opera heartthrobs, we find the Mexican actor Fernando Colunga.

Few remember that he worked as Eduardo Yáñez’s stunt double in the telenovela «Dulce desafío».

Some of the telenovelas he starred in include «María la del Barrio», «Esmeralda», «La usurpadora», «Nunca te olvidaré», and «Abrázame muy fuerte».

On the «La Mejor» website, they also recall Eduardo Yáñez himself, Saúl Lisazo, Jorge Salinas, and Andrés García.