Guy Ecker
Guy Ecker was born in Brazil to American parents, Ecker became a household name in Latin America for his portrayal of Sebastián Vallejo in the Colombian telenovela Café, con aroma de mujer. A second Colombian production, Guajira also proved successful. In 1998, he moved to Mexico and won his first leading role in a Mexican telenovela, playing opposite Kate del Castillo in the telenovela La Mentira, which also became a huge success.
Also recorded as Guy Frederick Ecker
Guy Ecker

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- Name
- Guy Ecker
- Birth Name
- Guy Frederick Ecker
- Born
- 9 February 1959
- Birthplace
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Education
- University of Texas at Austin
- Occupation
- Actor
- Nationality
- Brazil · United States
- Languages
- Portuguese · English · Spanish
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Leading roles in Salomé and Heridas de amor followed. American viewers may be familiar with him through his work on the television show Las Vegas as Detective Luis Perez.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Guy Ecker • Birth Name — Guy Frederick Ecker • Born — 9 February 1959 • Birthplace — São Paulo, Brazil • Education — University of Texas at Austin • Children — 4, including Jon-Michael Ecker • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 1986–present
Biography
Biography
Guy Ecker was born in São Paulo. He is the third out of five children (three girls, two boys) of American parents Marion and Bob Ecker. His father was a businessman, originally from Wisconsin, who worked for several multinational companies and, during his childhood, Ecker also lived in Colombia, Venezuela and Mexico. As a child, Ecker participated in various plays and talent shows. He moved to the United States to attend college at the University of Texas in Austin. He earned a degree in International Business. A few years after graduating, he realized his true passion was acting. One of his earliest acting jobs included juggling eggs on a McDonald's commercial. On June 24, 2013, it was confirmed that Guy Ecker (along with Susana González) would star as the protagonist in the Mexican telenovela Por siempre mi amor. In 2015 he starred with Julián Gil in Miller Lite's Rivales ad campaign.
Personal life
Personal life
He was married to actress Nia Peeples from 1984 to 1986. In 2000, he married the actress Estela Sainz. The couple has three children. He has a son, Jon-Michael Ecker, from a previous relationship.
Filmography
Filmography
• 1986: Blood Money aka Dinero Sangre DVD [2002] United States [Amazon.com] Television roles • Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1994 — Café, con aroma de mujer — Sebastián Vallejo Cortez • 1996 — Guajira — Helmut Heidenberg • 1998 — La mentira — Demetrio Azúnsolo • 2001 — Salomé — Julio • 2003-2005 — Las Vegas — Detective Luis Perez — 12 episodes • 2006 — Heridas de amor — Alejandro Luque Buenaventura • 2010 — Eva Luna — Daniel Villanueva • 2011-2012 — Corazón apasionado — Armando Marcano • 2012 — Rosario — Alejandro Montalbán • 2013-2014 — Por siempre mi amor — Arturo de la Riva • 2018-2020 — El Senor de los Cielos — Joe Navarro • 2018 — El Recluso — John Morris • 2021-2022 — Parientes a la fuerza — George Cruz
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Webnovelas
• 2009: Vidas Cruzadas.... Daniel
Identity
Identity
Guy Ecker is recorded with the occupation television actor. Recorded as a citizen of United States. Identity and origins. The authorities additionally record the heading Guy Frederick Ecker. His recorded languages were Portuguese, English and Spanish. He married Nia Peeples. One child is recorded: Jon Ecker.
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1959
Guy Ecker was born on 9 February 1959.
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- 1.TVNotas ¡Irresistible!.
- 2.Susana González confirmada como protagonista de 'Mi Segunda Madre' con Guy Ecker
- 3.Guy Ecker fue papá | Noticias | People en Español. www.peopleenespanol.com.
- 4.Littleton, Cynthia. Telemundo International Studios Unveils First Drama Series at NATPE. variety.com. Variety. 17 January 2018.
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