Ricardo Antonio Chavira(born September 1, 1971) is an American actor. He is best known for his role asCarlos Solisin theABCtelevision seriesDesperate Housewives(2004–2012). He also playedAbraham Quintanillain theNetflixoriginal seriesSelena: The Series(2020).
Ricardo Chavira | |
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 Chavira in 2012 | |
| Born | Ricardo Antonio Chavira September 1, 1971[1] San Antonio, Texas,U.S. |
| Education | University of the Incarnate Word(BA) University of California, San Diego(MFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse |
Marcea Dietzel (m.2007) |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editChavira was the son of aBexar Countyjudge, Juan Antonio Chavira and is of Mexican descent.[2]Raised inSan Antonio,he graduated fromRobert E. Lee High Schooland theUniversity of the Incarnate Word.[3]He is a '00UC San Diego Alumnusand received hisMaster of Fine Artsin Acting from theUniversity of California San Diego's graduate acting program in 2000, and moved to Los Angeles shortly thereafter.[4]Since then, he has worked in film, television and theatre.
Career
editChavira began his career playing guest-starring roles on television shows, includeNYPD Blue,24,The Division,Joan of ArcadiaandJAG.In 2002, he had a recurring role in the HBO comedy-dramaSix Feet Underand was series regular on the unaired Fox sitcomThe Grubbs.In 2004, he made his big screen debut appearing in a supporting role playing privateJosé Gregorio Esparzain the western filmThe Alamo(2004).
In 2004, Chavira was cast asCarlos Solis,the husband ofEva Longoria's character,Gabrielle Solis,in theABCcomedy-drama seriesDesperate Housewives.The series was a breakthrough hit for ABC. In 2005, Chavira listed on the "50 Most Beautiful" list inPeople en Español,and the following year named one of "TV's Sexiest Men" byTV Guide.[4]With the cast, he received twoScreen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Seriesin 2005 and 2006, and well as threeALMA Awardsnominations for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series.[5]The series ended in 2012 after eight seasons.
Chavira starred in a production ofTracersat the Odyssey Theatre inLos Angeles,and also starred in a co-production ofLiving Out.He played Stanley Kowalski in theGuthrie Theater's production ofTennessee Williams'A Streetcar Named Desire,from July 3 to August 21, 2010, inMinneapolis.[6]He also had voice roles as Alejandro Borges in the filmDead Space: Aftermathand as John Carver in the video gameDead Space 3.He also appeared in a number of films, includingDays of Wrath(2008),Saving God(2008), andPiranha 3D(2010). Along with the cast, Chavira wonAudie AwardsforAudiobook of the YearandMulti-Voiced Performancein 2010 forNelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales.[7][8]
FollowingDesperate Housewives,Chavira guest-starred on two episodes of USA Network drama series,Burn Noticein 2013, playing crime leader Rafael Serrano. Later that year, he went to star in theNBCsitcomWelcome to the Family.[9]The series was canceled after three episodes.[10]In 2015, Chavira guest starred onCastleepisode "At Close Range", and in 2016 reunited with Eva Longoria in her short-lived sitcomTelenovela.[11]
From 2016 to 2017, Chavira had a major recurring role in theABCpolitical thrillerScandalduring thefifthandsixth seasonsas Democratic Governor Francisco "Frankie" Vargas who runs for president.[12]At the same time, he had a recurring role inThe CWcomedy series,Jane the Virginduring thethird seasonas Bruce, Xiomara's (Andrea Navedo) lover. In 2017, Chavira also had a recurring role in theNetflixhorror-comedySanta Clarita DietalongsideTimothy OlyphantandDrew Barrymore.[13]In 2020, Chavira was cast asAbraham Quintanilla,the father of late singerSelenain the Netflix limited biographical series,Selena.[14]He was a guest star onChicago P.D.in 2021.
Personal life
editChavira is a supporter of breast cancer research as his mother, Elizabeth Ries Chavira, died of breast and ovarian cancer when she was 43 years old. Chavira isSan Antonio's honorary spokesman for the charitySusan G. Komen for the Cure,and in June 2005 served as the National Team Captain for theRace for the CureinWashington, D.C.Chavira andJames Dentonwere the 2005 spokespeople for theLee National Denim Daybreast cancer fundraiser.[15][16]
He has been married to Marcea Dietzel since September 22, 2007.[17]They have two children, a son, Tomás Antonio[18](b. January 8, 2003) and a daughter, Belén Elysabeth[19](b. July 28, 2008).
In May 2011, Chavira was arrested for driving under the influence.[20]
In October 2019, Chavira talked onTwitterabout the relatively light prison sentence that his formerDesperate HousewivescastmateFelicity Huffmanreceived for her role in the2019 college admissions bribery scandal,citing "White Privilege."[21]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | De Vaqueros, aventuras y mas cosas | Short film | |
| Así sucede en los pueblos | |||
| 2001 | Barstow 2008 | Guaco | |
| 2002 | Boris | Frank | Short film |
| 2004 | The Alamo | Private Gregorio Esparza | |
| 2007 | Rockaway | Dave | |
| Cosmic Radio | Vasquez | ||
| 2008 | Ball Don't Lie | Ruben | |
| Days of Wrath | Detective Romeros | ||
| Saving God | Rev. Danny Christopher | ||
| 2009 | Don't Let Me Drown | Dionisio | |
| 2009 | Superman/Batman: Public Enemies | Major Force(voice) | |
| 2010 | Chasing 3000 | Dr. Boogie | |
| Piranha 3D | Sam | ||
| 2011 | Dead Space: Aftermath | Alejandro Borges | |
| 2015 | Being Charlie | Drake | |
| Powder and Gold | Don Toribio | ||
| 2016 | Birth of a Killer | Lalo | Short film |
| 2018 | Tournament | Steve | |
| 2019 | Narco Soldiers | Don Toribio | |
| 2021 | Reefa | Officer Morales |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | NYPD Blue | Kenny Sotomayor | Episode: "Thumb Enchanted Evening" |
| Philly | A.D.A. Eddie Price | Episode: "Blown Away" | |
| 2001–2003 | JAG | Capt. Rapaport / Miguel | 2 episodes |
| 2002 | 24 | Agent Bundy | Episode: "12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m." |
| Six Feet Under | Ramon | 4 episodes | |
| The Division | Bernard | 2 episodes | |
| The Grubbs | Coach Garra | Pilot | |
| 2003 | Kingpin | Episode: "Gimme Shelter" | |
| Joan of Arcadia | Sgt. Eddie Fosberg | Episode: "The Boat" | |
| 2004–2012 | Desperate Housewives | Carlos Solis | Lead role (180 episodes) |
| 2005 | George Lopez | Victor | Episode: "George's Extreme Makeover: Holmes Edition" |
| 2007 | Kings of South Beach | Enrique | Television film |
| 2007–2008 | Monk | Jimmy Belmont | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Warehouse 13 | Detective Briggs | Episode: "Instinct" |
| Burn Notice | Rafael Serano | 2 episodes | |
| Welcome to the Family | Miguel Hernandez / Chuey Hernandez | Lead, 12 episodes | |
| 2014 | Bad Teacher | Tico | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Castle | Congressman Alex Lopez | Episode: "At Close Range" |
| 2016 | Telenovela | Martin | Episode: "Split Personalities" |
| 2016–2017 | Jane the Virgin | Bruce | 8 episodes |
| Scandal | Francisco Vargas / Frankie Vargas | 15 episodes | |
| 2017 | Santa Clarita Diet | Dan Palmer | 7 episodes |
| Hawaii Five-0 | Agent Callaghan | Episode: "He Kaha Lu'u Ke Ala, Mai Ho'okolo Aku" | |
| Mission Control | Diaz | Television film | |
| 2018 | Kevin Can Wait | Frank | 2 episodes |
| Rise | Johnny Cruz | Episode: "Opening Night" | |
| 2019 | Christmas Reservations | Kevin Portillo | Television film |
| 2020–2021 | Selena: The Series | Abraham Quintanilla | Lead role (18 episodes) |
| 2021 | Chicago P.D. | Detective Salvador Ortiz | Episode: "End of Watch" |
| 2023 | Truth Be Told | Vince | 5 episodes |
| Blindspotting | Darrell | Episode: "Meatfest" | |
| Glamorous | Teddy | 7 episodes | |
| 2024–present | Primos | Tio Ignacio (voice) | Recurring |
Theatre
edit| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Dogeaters | Freddie Gonzaga / Lt. Pepe Carreon | La Jolla Playhouse | [22] |
| 2004 | Living Out | Bobby Hernandez | Seattle Repertory Theatre | |
| 2009 | The Three Sisters | Alexander Ignatevich Vershinin | Chalk Repertory Theatre | |
| 2010 | A Streetcar Named Desire | Stanley Kowalski | Guthrie Theater | |
| 2015 | The Motherfucker with the Hat | Jackie | Royal National Theatre | |
| 2017 | Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train | Valdez | Signature Theatre Company | |
| 2018 | An Enemy of the People | Peter Stockmann | Guthrie Theater | |
| 2018 | The Untranslatable Secrets of Nikki Corona | Orlando | Geffen Playhouse | |
| 2023 | Shane | Joe Starrett | Guthrie Theater |
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- ^Jakle, Jeanne (May 18, 2004). "S.A.-born actors drawing notice on air, in print".San Antonio Express-News.
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- ^"Mandelas Favorite Folktales – Performers".August 3, 2020.
- ^Ricardo Chavira To Star In NBC's 'Welcome To The Family', 'Jacked Up' Adds ActressAndreeva, Nellie at deadline on March 5, 2013.
- ^Bibel, Sara (October 18, 2013)."'Ironside' & 'Welcome to the Family' Canceled by NBC; 'Community' to Premiere January 2, 'Chicago P.D.' January 8 ".TV by the Numbers.Archived fromthe originalon October 21, 2013.
- ^"Desperate Housewives Reunion: Eva Longoria and Ricardo Chavira on Telenovela".PEOPLE.
- ^Wagmeister, Elizabeth (March 10, 2016)."'Scandal's' Ricardo Chavira Talks Playing Mexican-American Politician, Blasts Donald Trump 'Bandwagon'".
- ^Andreeva, Nellie (May 9, 2016)."Ricardo Chavira Cast In 'Santa Clarita Diet' Netflix Comedy Series".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedApril 4,2017.
- ^Andreeva, Denise Petski, Nellie; Petski, Denise; Andreeva, Nellie (September 10, 2019)."Ricardo Chavira & Gabriel Chavarria To Star In Netflix's Selena Series".
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- ^"Twitter: Happy Birthday to my son Tomás Antonio!! I love you my son!".Twitter.RetrievedNovember 15,2022.
- ^"Ricardo A. Chavira on Instagram:" 13. Time flies. Happy birthday to mi hija, Belén Elysabeth. A truly special human being, who shares a birthday w a great @spurs player, Manu. 😎 Happy birthday B! 🎁🎉🎈🎊🎂 "".Instagram.RetrievedNovember 15,2022.
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