Alejandro Edda
Alejandro Edda, born on May 17, 1984, in Puebla, Mexico, is a talented Mexican actor whose journey in the performing arts began early. After completing high school, he pursued his passion for acting by studying at the Russian Conservatory in Mexico City. His ambition led him to San Francisco, where he joined his mother and further dedicated himself to an acting career.
Edda later relocated to Los Angeles, where he honed his craft at the Meisner Acting Studio, earning distinction as one of the top five students in his cohort. He began to make a name for himself with a series of short films before landing a significant role in 2013 on the television series "The Bridge," where he appeared in eight episodes. His career continued to flourish with supporting roles in popular series such as "Fear the Walking Dead" and "Lethal Weapon."
In 2017, Edda gained critical recognition for his portrayal of Jorge Ochoa, a founding member of the Medellín Cartel, in the film "American Made," directed by Doug Liman and starring Tom Cruise. This role marked a pivotal moment in his career, contributing to the film's box office success. The following year, he appeared alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones in the biopic "Cocaine Godmother," which focuses on the notorious drug lord Griselda Blanco.