Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1981-01-29
- Born Place: Ecatepec, State of Mexico, Mexico
Also Known As:
טנוץ׳ הוארטה, José Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Tenoch Huerta, 泰諾克·烏爾塔, تنوک اوارتا مخیا
Tenoch Huerta Mejía
José Tenoch Huerta Mejía, known professionally as Tenoch Huerta, is a celebrated Mexican actor born on January 29, 1981, in Ecatepec de Morelos, Estado de México. Of Nahua and Purépecha Indigenous descent, Huerta has built a remarkable career in both Latin American and international cinema and television, appearing in over 70 films and TV series. Before gaining global recognition, he was a prominent figure in Mexican cinema, starring in critically acclaimed films such as "Sin Nombre" (2009), "Days of Grace" (2011), and "Güeros" (2014). He also had a significant role as Rafael Caro Quintero in the Netflix series "Narcos: Mexico" (2018-2020).Huerta's international profile soared with his portrayal of Namor, the feathered-serpent god and leader of the underwater kingdom of Talokan, in Marvel Studios' "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" (2022). His powerful performance as the anti-hero, who learns to swim specifically for the role, garnered widespread praise and earned him a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture. This role solidified his position as a prominent figure in Hollywood and made him the first Mexican superhero in the MCU.Beyond his acting career, Tenoch Huerta is a vocal activist against racism and discrimination, particularly in Mexico and within the entertainment industry. He has written a book titled "Orgullo prieto / Brown Pride" and actively uses his platform to advocate for equality, representation, and the construction of new masculinities, frequently participating in discussions and initiatives focused on these issues. He is also a spokesperson for Poder Prieto, an activist organization in Mexico dedicated to combating racism and classism. Huerta is set to reprise his role as Namor in the upcoming "Avengers: Doomsday" (2026).
