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Biography

Peniche struggled as an actor for many years before reaching stardom. Although he graduated from the famous Televisa school of actors, he found himself competing against other actors such as Guillermo Capetillo, Andres Garcia, Jaime Garza and Salvador Pineda, among others. Televisa is the largest media company in the Spanish-speaking world[1], followed by TV Azteca, and a major player in the international entertainment business. ... Guillermo Capetillo (April 30, 1958, Mexico City) is a Mexican actor, singer and matador. ... Andres Garcia (born May 25, 1941) is a Dominican-Mexican actor who has reached fame all over Latin America and among Hispanics in the United States. ... Salvador Pineda (born circa 1947), is a Mexican actor who has participated in several telenovelas and Mexican movies, as well as two Hollywood low budget movies. ...

Peniche acted in several commercials during that period, experience that would later on help him land top roles at Televisa's telenovelas. One commercial, in which he sells bracelets with supposedly special powers made him somewhat famous in Puerto Rico and other parts of Latin America. This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

His real break, however, came in 1990, when he filmed a telenovela named "Emperatriza" in Venezuela. Having gained extreme popularity in that country, Peniche returned to Mexico with a new contract by Televisa. In 1991, he played the male title character in "Valeria y Maximiliano", his first soap opera in his home country. Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ...

His fame increased in 1992 when he participated in "Maria Mercedes", a soap opera which was a huge international hit and launched the career of Thalía. After "Maria Mercedes", Peniche took a break from filming telenovelas because his fame had reached levels that he didn't expect. However, he was still constantly on the public eye, thanks in part to magazines such as TV Novelas and others. Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... María Mercedes was a Mexican telenovela directed by Beatriz Sheridan and starring Thalía as Maria Mercedes Muñoz. ... For other uses, see Thalia (disambiguation). ...

In 1995, he returned, filming a soap named "Morelia", which was co-produced by Univision and Televisa. Parts of "Morelia" were filmed in the United States, and it was also a public favorite. For the next several years, he continue to make major international hits such as "La Usurpadora" and "La Intrusa" with Venezuelan actress Gaby Spanic, and "Siempre te Amare", among others. Contrary to the first time that he became famous, Peniche felt more mature and comfortable with fame after his comeback; this helped him continue on landing top roles at Televisa's main soaps. Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... For the similar-sounding film format, see Univisium. ... This article is about the city. ... La Usurpadora (translated: The Usurper) is a Mexican romantic drama telenovela produced by Salvador Mejia Alejandre and originally broadcast on Televisa in 1998. ... La Intrusa (2001) is Mexican telenovela. ... Gabriela Elena Gaby Španić Utrera (born 10 December 1973, Ortiz, Guárico, Venezuela), popularly known as Gaby Španić, is a Venezuelan actress best known for her roles in telenovelas. ...

Scandals

In 2004, Peniche's brother, who works at Televisa as a maintenance man, was accused of accidentally killing a stunt man, in a case similar to that of Brandon Lee's. Investigators accused Peniche's brother of accidentally putting a real bullet instead of a fake one inside a gun to be used at a scene. Peniche has been both vilified and defended by television viewers for defending his brother. He has expressed on various television shows, like "El Gordo y la Flaca", that he does not wish to speak publicly about the case again, and he has insisted on his brother's innocence. The case still has yet to be heard by a court of law. Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Homicide (Latin homicidium, homo human being + caedere to cut, kill) refers to the act of killing another human being. ... Brandon Bruce Lee (李國豪 Cantonese: Léi Gwokhòu Pinyin: Lǐ Guóháo; February 1, 1965 – March 31, 1993) was an American actor of Chinese, English and Swedish descent. ... This article is about firearms projectiles. ... This article is about the video game. ... Translated, The Fat Man and the Skinny Girl. ...

Filmography

Telenovelas

• Vivir Un Poco(1985) ("Adrian")
• Monte Calvario(1986) ("Gustavo")
• Emperatriza(1990) ("Emperatrix")
• Valeria y Maximiliano(1991)
• Maria Mercedes(1992)
• Morelia(1995)
• Maria Jose(1995)
• El Alma no Tiene Color(1997) ("The Soul Has no Color")
• La Usurpadora(1998) ("The Impostor")
• Soñadoras(1998) ("Female Dreamers")
• Mujeres Engañadas(1999) (Alex) ("Women, who have been cheated on")
• Siempre te Amare(2000) ("I Will Always Love You")
• Carita de Angel(2000) ("Angel Face")
• La Intrusa (2001) ("The Intruder")
• Entre el Amor y el Odio(2002)
• Corazones al límite (Reto de Juventud)(2004)
• Alborada (2005/2006)
• Zorro: La Espada y La Rosa (2007)
• Victoria (2008)
• Sendas Prohibidas (2008)