Cast & creator
Best known for El Candidato, Los Parientes Pobres, Sentimientos Ajenos
Ernesto Godoy is an actor in Mexican cinema, TV and stage. Born Ernesto Godoy Lagunes on 5 April 1970 to actors Hector Godoy and Teresa Lagunes-Ryan, he started out on TV at the very young age, usually playing characters more mature than his age. Examples are roles of Mauricio Villagran is acclaimed telenovela 'Pobre Nina Rica' and Ramiro in 'El Noveno Mandamiento'. Usually called a scene stealer and one of the best talents of his generation, it is unusual why he hasn't played the lead to this date yet. Except roles in telenovelas, Ernesto participated in numerous theatre shows and also starred on film, for instance in 'Cabeza de Buda' or 'I am an Elephant, you are a Mouse'. He also participated in TV miniseries 'Fidel' playing Cuban resistance figure Huber Matos. He has an older brother and two children: Raphaella and Maximilliano. At his free time, he likes to travel and meet new cultures. His interests lie mostly in art cinema, theatre and TV, as he constantly keeps doing amazing performances in that areas.
Also known as: Ernesto Godoy Lagunes
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1993–2025 · acting roles
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Across film & television
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El Floyd
2020
Silverio Santos Rivera
1993
Gerardo Barrientos
1996
El 25
2025
Kit Hairy Chested Speedo Guy
2021
Persa
2017

Huber Matos
2002
Quesada
2009
Leopoldo
2018

Director
2003