Jorge Zárate (actor)


Jorge Zárate is a Mexican film, television, and theater actor. He is known for his starring role as El Indio Amaro in the Telemundo telenovela Señora Acero.

Early life and career

Zárate, born in Mexico City, studied communications at the Metropolitan Autonomous University. He made his acting debut in 1984 and since then has participated in more than 30 plays and 20 films including Panchito Rex, Nicotina, Las Vueltas del Citrillo, Herod's Law, Hell, and Tlatelolco, verano del 68. In 2008, he won an Ariel Award for his role in the film Dos Abrazos.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1997Mujer, casos de la vida realUnknown roleEpisode: "Una lección de amor"
1997Gente bienEstebanRecurring role; 88 episodes
1999Cuentos para solitariosDionisio/Doctor #12 episodes
2001El guardián de Red RockJim JohnsonTelevision film
2002FidelCoronel del Río ChavianoTelevision film
2003Dos chicos de cuidado en la ciudadToribio
2010Gritos de muerte y libertadInquisidor TiradoEpisode: "La última conjura"
2010CapadociaNuro VegaRecurring role; 6 episodes
2012El albergueDon Billy
2012La ruta blancaCapitán Sánchez
2013El Señor de los CielosJuan MontoyaRecurring role ; 14 episodes
2014–2018Señora Acero"El Indio" Amaro RodríguezMain role ; 296 episodes
2018El secreto de SelenaAbraham QuintanillaRecurring role; 13 episodes
2020Operación PacíficoEl DoctorRecurring role
2024¿Quién lo mató?Prosecutor VillarealMain role