Gerardo Taracena
ActingAbout Gerardo Taracena
Gerardo Taracena (born 1970) was 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.
Gerardo Taracena Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Gerardo Taracena reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Gerardo Taracena's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Gerardo Taracena's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Setback, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Gerardo Taracena Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gerardo Taracena's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Gerardo Taracena has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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".