
Acting
Alexis Ayala
Born
1965-08-09 (61)
Place of birth
San Francisco, California, USA
Known for
Acting
Credits
53 titles
Alexis Ayala (born David Alexis Ayala Padró on 9 August 1965) is an American-born Mexican actor of telenovelas and mexican films.
Known for
7.7Different celebrities live in the same house watched by cameras 24 hours a day. They will have to overcome tests, strategize and eliminate each other so that only one can be the winner of the most famous house in Mexico.
La Casa de los Famosos México
2023
8.0Agujetas de color de rosa is a Mexican youth telenovela produced by Luis de Llano Macedo for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from April 4, 1994, to May 26, 1995. Created by Susan Crowley, adapted by Sergio Schmucler, and with literary supervision by Gabriela Ortigoza, the telenovela stars Angélica María, Alberto Vázquez, Carlos Bracho, Natalia Esperón, Flavio César, and Alexis Ayala. The story follows Elisa Morán, a widow who is left in financial ruin after the death of her wealthy husband. As she struggles to rebuild her life and raise her three children, her daughter Paola falls in love with Martín, a talented young singer. Together, they face family conflicts, jealousy, betrayal, and the challenges of pursuing their dreams while discovering the true meaning of love, friendship, and perseverance.
Agujetas de color de rosa
1994
7.5Rosendo Arango, the owner of Grupo La Anita, is married to Alfonsina. They have one son, Damian. Estefanía Bouvier is married to Augusto Castanon and they have one daughter, Elisa. Rosendo cheats on his wife with Carmina Bouvier, Estefanía's sister. Damian and Elisa become friends because Augusto and Rosendo were best friends. But one day, Rosendo and Carmina try to go away from La Ermita, the pueblo in which they live in. But, Estefanía, who had found out about their plans, wants to prevent this, shuts Carmina in her room and then goes with Rosendo in his car, trying to convince him not to run away with Carmina. They have an accident and die and everyone thinks they were lovers.
Abyss of Passion
2012
6.7Tres Mujeres is a Mexican telenovela produced by Roberto Hernández Vázquez for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from March 22, 1999, to April 14, 2000. Created by Martha Carrillo and Cristina García, with adaptation by Ximena Suárez, the telenovela stars Erika Buenfil, Karyme Lozano, Norma Herrera, Alexis Ayala, Jorge Salinas, and Pedro Armendáriz Jr. Due to its enormous popularity, the series was extended to 280 episodes. The story follows three women from different generations whose lives become intertwined through love, family conflicts, and personal struggles. As Bárbara, Fátima, and Greta face betrayal, ambition, heartbreak, and unexpected challenges, they must find the strength to overcome adversity while searching for happiness, forgiveness, and true love.
Tres Mujeres
1999
7.6Mujeres Asesinas is a series that shows the dark side of women who have been mistreated or abused and become cruel murderers. The series shows how violence and death can overcome the feminine mind.
Killer Women
2008
7.2Contra viento y marea is a Mexican telenovela aired from April 25 until November 4, 2005. This was also the last acting role of Beatriz Sheridan, who died in 2006 of a heart attack.
Contra viento y marea
2005
Film credits
2020s · 2 titles
6.4A writer's career — and entire life — suddenly goes off script when he falls prey to a dangerous web of criminals right before moving to Barcelona.
I Don't Expect Anyone to Believe Me
2023
NRWhen the son of a powerful politician vanishes in Mexico City, the authorities turn to Zuzunaga—a man known for his sharp instincts and unorthodox, often law-bending methods. Once a legendary figure in solving high-profile cases, Zuzunaga is brought back into the spotlight, his reputation as the last hope to uncover the truth and deliver justice, no matter the cost.
Debt to the Dead
2026
2010s · 5 titles
5.4Two spoiled Beverly Hills sisters who have been left penniless after their father's sudden death are forced to move in with their estranged aunt in East Los Angeles.
From Prada to Nada
2011
7.2After losing her boyfriend, Moni decides to focus on her thesis, which consists on chocolate pastry-making. When she starts seeing other guys, the ghostly figure of her abusive boyfriend Javi appears, provoking funny situations since Moni is the only one who sees him.
Love Taste like Chocolate
2013
NRAn special and heroic Representation of Independence, the Past Narrated in “Gritos de Muerte y Libertad,” which examines the roles of independence heroes in the series’ narrative and in Mexican historiography. Extended and more detailed pilot that expands the show.
Gritos D Muerte y Libertad
2010
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Santiago Apostol
2017
A weekend for a group of store clerks ends with slaughter.
Slaughter Weekend
2010
2000s · 10 titles
6.6The movie tells the story of a middle-class couple with two teenage children and a boring sex life, in search of new experiences- first with their sexy maid. Later with the advice of an older female friend who has swinger lifestyle with her husband, they decide to explore the possibility of sparking fresh passion by hooking up with a swinger couple. But then, problems arrive when they start to get blackmailed by the male swinger, who wants money to not show some private pictures of the wife. Written by lament
Fantasías
2004
7.8Four stories... one city. A dark comedy about crime in the big city: EL TORZON - two friends are smoking grass in their car, when they're caught by a corrupt Judicial Police Officer; VIDA EXPRESS - a wealthy businesswoman is kidnapped and her deadbeat husband has to come up with the money; BARBACOA DE CHIVO - an angry mob mistakes a college professor with a burglar and decide to lynch him in front of the church; COMIDA PARA PERROS - a bumbling thief tries to rob a restaurant
Cero y van cuatro
2004
6.0No synopsis available yet.
Drogadicto
2000
4.4A retired policeman falls for a beautiful woman involved in the kidnapping of a judge's daughter.
Esclavo y amo
2003
3.0Tomás, a famous and egocentric actor, buying a Buddha head in Lagunilla . In an attempt to avoid being robbed, the thief accidentally kills in self-defense , with the relic . His life starts to change , forcing him to confront this crime and discover the sheer banality of existence. Seeking redemption faced with the mother of the thief and asks forgiveness , learning to forgive yourself
Buddah's Head
2009
5.0Solo para mujeres is the mexican equivalent of Chippendales, with the peculiarity that virtually all of it's members are male celebrities from telenovelas. Up to 2020, the show keeps lauching presentations.
Solo para mujeres
2000
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Texana cien X #5
2000
6.8The Greek Olimpian Gods engage in the human life experience to its full intensity, for which they choose Mexico City's trendy night club: "Olimpus Dancing Club". Once living in the mortal's world, the naughty Eros (with help of a gang of ill-behaved gods), is responsible for unleashing a forbidden passion that disrupts the lives of the members of two families of not-so-simple mortals.
Divine Confusion
2008
6.6Miguel is a prominent writer of soaps that gets rid of a policeman who stops him for driving intoxicated by telling him the end of the current remake of the hit soap opera "Destiny of Love". This time, as Michael tells the police officer, Gabriela won't die and will get married. When the officer tells everyone that he knows the end of the melodrama nobody believes him, so he will watch Miguel in order to ensure he fulfills his promise. The actress who plays Gabriela has problems with the production department, so they ask the writers to kill Gabriela in the following chapters. Miguel will be in a series of entanglements while he decides whether it is better to ignore or evade his bosses or the harassment of this crazy fanatic police officer.
It's Better If Gabriela Doesn't Die
2008
6.6This film is different from the previous ones; its themes are more mature, and the characters and situations are different. The protagonist is still Mariana Ávila, who now has to face adulthood and marriage.
La última noche
2005
1990s · 1 titles
Series credits
7.7Different celebrities live in the same house watched by cameras 24 hours a day. They will have to overcome tests, strategize and eliminate each other so that only one can be the winner of the most famous house in Mexico.
La Casa de los Famosos México
2023
7.7Different celebrities live in the same house watched by cameras 24 hours a day. They will have to overcome tests, strategize and eliminate each other so that only one can be the winner of the most famous house in Mexico.
La Casa de los Famosos México
2023
7.7Different celebrities live in the same house watched by cameras 24 hours a day. They will have to overcome tests, strategize and eliminate each other so that only one can be the winner of the most famous house in Mexico.
La Casa de los Famosos México
2023
8.0Agujetas de color de rosa is a Mexican youth telenovela produced by Luis de Llano Macedo for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from April 4, 1994, to May 26, 1995. Created by Susan Crowley, adapted by Sergio Schmucler, and with literary supervision by Gabriela Ortigoza, the telenovela stars Angélica María, Alberto Vázquez, Carlos Bracho, Natalia Esperón, Flavio César, and Alexis Ayala. The story follows Elisa Morán, a widow who is left in financial ruin after the death of her wealthy husband. As she struggles to rebuild her life and raise her three children, her daughter Paola falls in love with Martín, a talented young singer. Together, they face family conflicts, jealousy, betrayal, and the challenges of pursuing their dreams while discovering the true meaning of love, friendship, and perseverance.
Agujetas de color de rosa
1994
7.5Rosendo Arango, the owner of Grupo La Anita, is married to Alfonsina. They have one son, Damian. Estefanía Bouvier is married to Augusto Castanon and they have one daughter, Elisa. Rosendo cheats on his wife with Carmina Bouvier, Estefanía's sister. Damian and Elisa become friends because Augusto and Rosendo were best friends. But one day, Rosendo and Carmina try to go away from La Ermita, the pueblo in which they live in. But, Estefanía, who had found out about their plans, wants to prevent this, shuts Carmina in her room and then goes with Rosendo in his car, trying to convince him not to run away with Carmina. They have an accident and die and everyone thinks they were lovers.
Abyss of Passion
2012
6.7Tres Mujeres is a Mexican telenovela produced by Roberto Hernández Vázquez for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from March 22, 1999, to April 14, 2000. Created by Martha Carrillo and Cristina García, with adaptation by Ximena Suárez, the telenovela stars Erika Buenfil, Karyme Lozano, Norma Herrera, Alexis Ayala, Jorge Salinas, and Pedro Armendáriz Jr. Due to its enormous popularity, the series was extended to 280 episodes. The story follows three women from different generations whose lives become intertwined through love, family conflicts, and personal struggles. As Bárbara, Fátima, and Greta face betrayal, ambition, heartbreak, and unexpected challenges, they must find the strength to overcome adversity while searching for happiness, forgiveness, and true love.
Tres Mujeres
1999
7.6Mujeres Asesinas is a series that shows the dark side of women who have been mistreated or abused and become cruel murderers. The series shows how violence and death can overcome the feminine mind.
Killer Women
2008
7.2Contra viento y marea is a Mexican telenovela aired from April 25 until November 4, 2005. This was also the last acting role of Beatriz Sheridan, who died in 2006 of a heart attack.
Contra viento y marea
2005
7.3Two very different families live in the village of Santa Lucía who are involved in a whirlwind of passion, pain, and revenge. The rivaling families are the Mendozas and the Alcocers. Severiano Mendoza and Candela Santana are a rich and powerful marriage who live at the ranch, "Las Ánimas", along with their young son, Cristóbal. Roberta and Raymundo Alcocer also have a daughter named Alonza; however, they do not live with the same luxuries as the Mendoza family, which causes frustration and resentment in Roberta as nothing is enough to fill the inferiority complex that follows her like a shadow.
Shadows of the Past
2014
7.0Huracán is a Mexican telenovela shown in Mexico from October 13, 1997 to March 27, 1998, starring with the late Jorge Russek, Fernando Balzaretti, and Eduardo Palomo.
Hurricane
1997
8.2Yo Amo a Juan Querendón is a Mexican telenovela that aired on Univision at 7pm/6c for one year beginning in February 2007. The plot surrounded the story of Juan Dominguez and his interactions with the Cachon Family. The program was a remake of Pedro El Escamoso, a Colombian telenovela.
Yo amo a Juan Querendón
2007
8.1Amarte es mi pecado is a Mexican telenovela produced by Ernesto Alonso for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from January 5 to May 14, 2004. Created by Liliana Abud, with adaptation by Jaime García Estrada and Orlando Merino, the story follows Leonora Madrigal, a young woman whose life is marked by betrayal, sacrifice, and forbidden love. After being accused of a crime she did not commit, Leonora faces the consequences of a painful past while trying to rebuild her life and find happiness. The telenovela explores themes of love, revenge, ambition, and redemption.
My Love, My Sin
2004
9.0After her newborn daughter is taken from her and given up for adoption, journalist Verónica Arellano spends years searching for her. When tragedy leaves the girl's adoptive family shattered, Verónica assumes a new identity to stay close to her daughter, setting in motion a story of love, family, and long-buried secrets.
Tan cerca de ti, nace el amor
2026
6.8Los Parientes Pobres is a telenovela made by Mexican TV network Televisa. It is a telenovela set in Mexico. This telenovela was broadcast in 1993.
Los Parientes Pobres
1993
7.1Barrera de amor is a Mexican telenovela produced by Ernesto Alonso for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from October 10, 2005, to May 12, 2006. It is based on an original story by Liliana Abud and was adapted by Orlando Merino and Jaime García Estrada. The telenovela stars Yadhira Carrillo and Sergio Reynoso and was the final production by legendary producer Ernesto Alonso. The story follows María Teresa “Maite” Galván, a young woman deeply in love with the widowed veterinarian Luis Antonio Romero. Their happiness is shattered by the cruelty of the powerful Valladolid family, whose lies, abuse, and thirst for revenge force the couple apart. As Maite struggles against injustice and betrayal, she must fight to protect her loved ones and overcome the barriers that stand between her and true love.
Barrera de amor
2005
2.3Quererlo Todo is a Mexican telenovela produced by Ignacio Sada Madero for Televisa and originally broadcast on Las Estrellas from November 9, 2020, to April 25, 2021. It is based on the Argentine telenovela Herencia de Amor (2009), created by Enrique Estevanez. Adapted by Katia Rodríguez Estrada and Domenica Tarello, and directed by Eric Morales and Salvador Garcini, the telenovela stars Michelle Renaud, Danilo Carrera, Sara Corrales, Víctor González, Olivia Collins, Manuel Ojeda, and Claudia Troyo. The story follows Valeria Fernández, a veterinarian who falls in love with Mateo Santos, a ranch foreman, despite being engaged to Leonel Montes, the wealthy heir to the estate where Mateo works. As family rivalries, ambition, and hidden secrets come to light, Valeria and Mateo must overcome betrayal, manipulation, and dangerous obstacles in their fight for love and justice.
Quererlo Todo
2020
7.3A prosperous businessman used to getting his way with women to boost his ego. He receives his comeuppance when he wakes one morning in the body of a woman. Desperate to revert to his original body, he struggles to protect his job and his relationships with his family and his best friend.
LaLola
2024
6.5Juro que te amo is a Mexican telenovela produced by Martha Patricia López de Zatarain for Televisa in 2008, starring young actress Ana Brenda Contreras. The show is a domestic drama about a wealthy family who loses everything and finds that they were only liked for their money. It premiered on 28 July 2008 and concluded on 6 February 2009. Re-make to the novela Los Parientes Pobres
Oath of Love
2008
8.4An adorable young woman with big dreams and plans for the future unexpectedly becomes pregnant after an accidental artificial insemination during a routine medical checkup, turning her life upside down as she learns to navigate the challenges of motherhood.
La historia de Juana
2024
7.6Vencer la Ausencia is a Mexican telenovela produced by Rosy Ocampo for TelevisaUnivision and originally broadcast on Las Estrellas from July 18 to October 9, 2022. It is the fourth installment of the Vencer anthology series. Created by Rosy Ocampo, the telenovela was written by María J. Cervantes and features an ensemble cast led by Ariadne Díaz, Mayrín Villanueva, Alejandra Barros, Dania Méndez, David Zepeda, Alexis Ayala, and María Perroni. The story follows four women whose lives are transformed after the mysterious disappearance of a man connected to each of them. Esther, Celeste, Rayo, and Mirna must confront grief, uncertainty, family conflicts, financial hardship, and long-buried secrets while searching for answers. As they face betrayal, violence, and personal loss, they form a bond that helps them rebuild their lives, proving that resilience, friendship, and mutual support can overcome even the deepest absence.
Vencer la ausencia
2022
7.8Hijas de la luna is a Mexican telenovela produced by Nicandro Díaz González for Televisa and originally broadcast on Las Estrellas from February 19 to June 24, 2018. It is an adaptation of the Colombian telenovela Las Juanas, created by Bernardo Romero Pereiro. The story follows four young women who discover they are sisters and set out to uncover the truth about their family. As they build a bond, they face love, betrayal, and long-buried secrets that will change their lives forever.
Hijas de la luna
2018
7.4After her parents death, the little Cecilia is under the care of her aunts: Natalia and Evangelina. Evangelina is a cruel woman who doesn't love the child and she treats her bad. Unlike Evangelina, Natalia is good and will help Cecilia because she is her real mother. She was seduced and got pregnant by Padre Julio. Evangelina hates Padre Julio because in the past he preferred Natalia to her. Many years later, there is a problem, because Evangelina doesn't want to give Cecilia money to attend the University. But Cecilia wins a grant and she can study now. She is engaged and wants to marry Giovanni, but Evangelina is against. She will poison him with a drink. Then Cecilia meets and falls in love with Gerardo, who is engaged to Sofia. Sofia's parents are Marta and Armando. Armando returns home after abandoning his family for many years. Marta has a romance with Manuel, but Sofia and Armando are opposed. Ines and Renato, who are Gerardo's parents, also are opposed to his romance with Cecilia. She breaks up the romance and goes to sor Angelina's nunnery to become a nun. Sonia and Roberto try to separate Gerardo from Cecilia. Then Cecilia finds out the truth about her birth and meets padre Julio. Natalia discovers that Evangelina tries to appropriate the whole patrimony of Cecilia and Evangelina kills her.
Cadenas de amargura
1991
8.0Confidente de secundaria is a Mexican youth telenovela produced by Luis de Llano Macedo for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from March 25 to September 27, 1996. Created by Carlos Aguilar and Rosa Salazar, the telenovela stars Irán Castillo, Flavio César, Alexis Ayala, Julieta Rosen, and Julio Alemán. The story follows a group of high school students whose lives are connected through the popular radio show Confidente de Secundaria. Hosted by Roberto and Mónica, the program encourages teenagers to share their fears, dreams, relationships, and personal struggles. As Jackie, Héctor, Bianca, Quico, Marilú, and their friends navigate first love, family conflicts, jealousy, and betrayal, they find guidance and support while learning valuable lessons about friendship, responsibility, and growing up.
Confidente de secundaria
1996
8.0The story of a passionate love between La Caponera, a palenque singer, and possessor of a gift that gives luck to the man who accompanies her, and Dionisio, a strange and introverted town crier, as they wander from fair to fair through the center of the country.
El Gallo de Oro
2023
7.4Mariela Salvatierra is an orphan and was only 11 when her grandfather Manuel died because of Demián Ferrer. Being left on her own, destiny pushed her to leave the country under the care of Leonardo Del Río. 15 years have passed since they left, but now Mariela and Leonardo have returned to face Demián Ferrer. Demián is a fairly powerful and unscrupulous business man who doesn’t even honor his own family. He disregards Santiago, his youngest son, and manipulates and deceives his oldest son, Alonso. This attitude affects Mariela too, since Alonso doesn’t dare to turn his back on his father, which tinges their relationship with love and hatred at once. To make things worse, Renata, a luscious and dishonest girl, moves in to the Ferrer’s home and becomes obsessed with Alonso, doing everything she can to separate him from Mariela and making her come closer to another man who is in love with her.
Lying Heart
2016
8.0Así son ellas is a Mexican telenovela produced by Raúl Araiza for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from September 23, 2002, to January 24, 2003. It is an original story by Carlos Mercado Orduña. The series follows five women whose lives are reunited after years apart, forcing them to confront the dreams they left behind, personal struggles, family conflicts, and the secrets that have shaped their destinies.
Así son Ellas
2002
7.4Emilia is a woman who, against her mother's will, confronts everything and everyone to pursue her dream of succeeding as a singer. She has a beautiful voice that immediately connects with people and the talent to put music to the words that come from her heart. Although her mother was the one who taught her how to sing, she forbade her from doing it professionally, believing that those who enter that world, full of vices and easy ways, get lost. When Emilia meets Angel, her idol, she finds the strength to pursue her dream without realizing that her voice will give him hope and life. Angel will give her wings and Emilia strength. Still, they must face many obstacles to materialize their love and survive between love and fame.
Thinking of You
2023
6.4After dedicating her entire life to her family and husband, Alicia's world will change completely when she is confronted with a betrayal.
Si nos dejan
2021
7.3Game of Voices aims not only to entertain, but also to reveal the talent and dynamics between parents and children in the musical field, adding a fresh and novel element to Sunday television.
Juego de Voces
2024
6.9Atrévete a Olvidarme is a Mexican telenovela produced by Roberto Hernández Vázquez for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from August 6 to September 7, 2001. Created by Martha Carrillo, Roberto Hernández Vázquez, and Martha Oláiz, the telenovela stars Jorge Salinas and Adriana Fonseca. Due to low ratings, it was shortened to 25 episodes. The story follows Andrea Rosales, a kind-hearted young woman living in the mining town of Real del Monte. Her life changes when she falls in love with Daniel González, a young journalist searching for his grandfather and the truth about his family's past. Their romance revives a tragic love story from the previous generation, forcing them to confront jealousy, family secrets, revenge, and the belief that history is destined to repeat itself.
Atrévete a Olvidarme
2001
8.3Baila conmigo is a Mexican youth telenovela produced by Luis de Llano Macedo for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from March 30 to August 14, 1992. Created by Susan Crowley and Gabriela Ortigoza, the telenovela stars Eduardo Capetillo and Biby Gaytán. Set in the late 1950s during the rise of rock and roll, the story follows Pilar, a popular young woman who falls in love with the ambitious Bruno, who is only interested in fame and adventure. As love triangles, friendships, and rivalries unfold, a group of teenagers pursues their dreams while discovering the joys and challenges of first love, music, and growing up.
Baila Conmigo
1992
7.8Cesar, after the death of his wife, becomes responsible for a particular family: his teenage stepdaughter, the daughter from his first marriage and some very peculiar twins. He will learn to be a father to all of them and become a real single dad.
Papá Soltero
2025
6.8No synopsis available yet.
Solo para Mujeres
2025
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Más vale sola
2024


