Alfonso Herrera

**Alfonso Herrera Rodríguez**, also known as *Poncho*, is a Mexican actor and singer. Born on 28th August 1983 in Mexico City, Herrera made his television debut in *Clase 406* in 2002, and his film debut in *Amar te duele* the same year, even bagging a MTV Movie Award in Mexico. The year 2004 marked international stardom for Herrera as he portrayed the protagonist Miguel Arango in the Mexican telenovela *Rebelde*. This role contributed to the formation of the pop musical group RBD, in which Herrera was a leading singer. The group achieved remarkable success in Latin America, USA, and Europe, and has sold over 15 million albums worldwide. Early life saw Herrera with inclinations towards aviation however, a change in mind led him to enroll at the Centro de Educación Artística. His post-education career saw multiple high-profile roles, notable among which included his lead role in the political satire comedy film *The Perfect Dictatorship*, Hernando Fuentes in the series *Sense8*, Father Tomas in *The Exorcist*, and Javi Elizondro in the final season of *Ozark*. His tremendous impact on the film industry has led to countless nominations and numerous awards. This includes nominations for the TVyNovelas Award, Ariel Award, and Imagen Foundation Award. A multi-faceted personality, Herrera has successfully straddled a broad spectrum of roles, talent, and creativity within the film industry.