José María Yázpik
Biography
José María Yázpik is a Mexican film and television actor born in Mexico City on November 30, 1970. Raised in a wealthy family, he is the son of Cristina Yázpik and Dr. Jose Maria Meza, a successful gynecologist. Yázpik pursued formal acting training at the CEA of Televisa in Mexico City. During his time at the institution, he studied alongside fellow actors Arath de la Torre, Fabián Corres, and Eduardo Rill. Known professionally by several variations of his name, including José Mª Yazpik, he has established a career in the entertainment industry with 53 known acting credits to his name.
Career overview
Yázpik began his professional acting career through a connection made by his father, who knew a producer. This initial opportunity led to a role in the television movie The brute with the angel of death. Following his graduation from the CEA, Yázpik entered into an exclusive contract with Televisa. This agreement required him to accept various roles in youth soap operas produced by the station, despite his initial desire to decline these minor parts.
Throughout his career, Yázpik has transitioned from these early television obligations to a broader body of work. With 53 known credits, he has maintained a consistent presence in the industry. His professional trajectory reflects his early training and the subsequent experience gained through his long-standing involvement in Mexican film and television productions.
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Full filmography
- Desire (2026) as Fernando
- Futuro desierto (2026) as Alex
- You're Dating a Narcissist! (2026) as Daniel
- The Gringo Hunters (2025)
- Madame Web (2024) as Santiago
- Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End (2024) as Pritchenko
- Greedy People (2024) as The Colombian
- Dante y Soledad (2024) as Vicente
- Now and Then (2022) as Pedro
- There Are No Saints (2022) as Neto Niente
- Powder (2019) as Chato
- Powder (2019) Director
- Powder (2019) Screenplay
- Powder (2019) Executive Producer
- Narcos: Mexico (2018) as Amado Carrillo Fuentes
- Everybody Loves Somebody (2017) as Daniel
- Everybody Loves Somebody (2017) Associate Producer
- The Future Ahead (2017) as Pedro
- Mamartuile (2017) as Cavazos
- Mr. Pig (2016) as Payo
- Narcos (2015) as Amado Carrillo Fuentes
- The Obscure Spring (2014) as Igor
- I'm So Excited! (2013) as Infante
- I Don't Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long (2013) as Actor en telenovela
- Fighting for Freedom (2013) as Oscar Salazar
- Morelos (2012) as Ignacio López Rayón
- Colosio (2012) as Andrés Vázquez
- El Santos vs la Tetona Mendoza (2012) as Peyote Asesino (voice)
- Gritos de Muerte y Libertad (2010) as Antonio López de Santa Anna
- Abel (2010) as Anselmo
- Gritos D Muerte y Libertad (2010) as Santa Anna
- File of Attempted Murder (2010) as Arnulfo Arroyo
- Pablo's Hippos (2010) as Pablo Granpa
- Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008) as Vasquez
- The Burning Plain (2008) as Carlos Alarid
- Walking Vengeance (2008) as Felix
- Borderland (2007) as Zoilo
- The Citrillo's Turn (2006) as José Isabel
- A Wonderful World (2006) as Asesor Financiero
- Only God Knows (2006) as Jonathan
- Innocent Voices (2005) as Uncle Beto
- Sueno (2005) as Pancho
- Bad Education (2004) as Extra (uncredited)
- Crónicas (2004) as Iván Suárez
- Pata de gallo (2004)
- Nicotina (2003) as Joaquín
- Without Rhyme or Reason (2003) as Mauricio
- The Blue Room (2002) as Roberto
- Fidel (2002) as Camilo Cienfuegos
- La vida en el espejo (1999) as Mauricio Román Franco
- Ángela (1998) as René Bautista Solorzano
- Pueblo chico, infierno grande (1997) as Young Sebastián Paleo "El Batán"
- La paloma (1995) as Ángel
- ANSWR
- Drama King
- Apocalipsis Z: Parte II as Pritchenko
- Instrucciones para hacer un nudo