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Tenoch Huerta Mejía – Mexican Actor & Rising Star 🎬🇲🇽

Tenoch Huerta Mejía is a talented Mexican actor known for his powerful performances in Latin American cinema and Hollywood. He gained international fame for his role as Namor in Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022).

📌 Tenoch Huerta – Biography & Personal Details

Full Name José Tenoch Huerta Mejía
Born January 29, 1981 (Age: 44 in 2025)
Nationality Mexican 🇲🇽
Profession Actor
Languages Spanish, English
Education Studied acting with renowned teachers in Mexico

🎬 Career Highlights & Famous Roles

🔥 Namor (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, 2022) – Debuted as Marvel’s first Latino anti-hero and King of Talokan.

🔥 Narcos: Mexico (2018-2021) – Played Rafael Caro Quintero, a key figure in the Mexican drug cartel.

🔥 Sin Nombre (2009) – Critically acclaimed film about Central American migrants.

🔥 Güeros (2014) – Award-winning Mexican indie film.

🔥 The Forever Purge (2021) – Part of the popular Purge horror-thriller franchise.

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

🏅 Ariel Award Winner – Prestigious Mexican film award.

🏅 Named in Marvel’s Top New Villains – His portrayal of Namor was widely praised.

🏅 Prominent Voice for Representation – Advocates for diversity in Hollywood & Latin American cinema.

🌎 Activism & Social Impact

Apart from acting, Tenoch Huerta is an outspoken activist against racism and colorism in Latin America. He supports initiatives for indigenous and Afro-Mexican representation in the entertainment industry.

He is also the author of the book "Orgullo Prieto", which discusses racial issues in Mexico.

📢 Upcoming Projects (2025 & Beyond)

  • Possible return as Namor in future MCU films 🦸🏽‍♂️
  • Expected to feature in new Latin American and Hollywood projects

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