Juan Pablo Raba Biography: Movies, Age, Wikipedia, Parents, Height, Spouse, Net Worth, Siblings, Instagram

Juan Pablo Raba is a Colombian actor and producer. He gained significant recognition for his portrayal of Gustavo Gaviria in the acclaimed Netflix series Narcos.

His career began in the telenovela industry, where he quickly rose to prominence in Latin America through various roles, particularly in Venezuelan productions.

Profile

• Full name: Juan Pablo Raba Vidal
• Date of birth: January 14, 1977
• Age: 47 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Bogotá, Colombia
• Nationality: Colombian
• Profession: Actor and producer
• Height: 1.84 m
• Parents: Ricardo Raba (father), María Eugenia Vidal (mother)
• Siblings: María Eugenia Raba
• Spouse: Mónica Fonseca (married 2011), Paula Quinteros (divorced 2007)
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Colombian with Argentinian descent
• Net worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Juan Pablo Raba is now at the age of 47, having been born on January 14, 1977. He was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and spent part of his childhood in Spain after his parents divorced.

Raised by his Argentinian father, Ricardo Raba, and his mother, María Eugenia Vidal, an art restorer and writer. Raba completed his early education at Colegio Nueva Granada before pursuing studies in advertising at a university. However, he left college without completing his degree.

His interest in acting developed during his time in Venezuela, where he began taking acting classes under Edgardo Roman. He later continued his training at the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York City. This formal education laid the groundwork for his successful acting career that followed.

Personal Life

Juan Pablo Raba’s personal life has included significant relationships that have drawn media attention. He was previously married to Paula Quinteros until their divorce in 2007.

Following this relationship, he entered a romance with actress Marjorie de Sousa before marrying Mónica Fonseca in 2011. The couple has two children:

• Joaquín Raba Fonseca: Born on July 19, 2012, Joaquín has gained attention on Instagram, amassing over 90,000 followers on his account, and Josephine Joie Raba Fonseca was born on October 24, 2023.

Career

Juan Pablo Raba’s acting career began with small roles in Colombian telenovelas such as Amor en forma (1998) and Marido y mujer (1999).

His breakthrough came when he starred as Andrés Velásquez in La Reina de Queens (2000), which led to further opportunities in Venezuelan television. Notably, he became an international star with roles in popular telenovelas like Mi gorda bella (2002) and La niña de mis ojos (2001).

In addition to television work, Raba has appeared in various films, including Una abuela virgen (2006) and The 33 (2015), which depicted the Chilean miner rescue story.

His role as Gustavo Gaviria in Narcos (2015-2016) marked a significant turning point in his career, bringing him international fame and acclaim.

Awards

• India Catalina Award for Best Supporting Actor for El Cartel de los Sapos (2008) – Nominated
• India Catalina Award for Best Leading Actor for Los secretos de Lucía (2012) – Nominated
• TVyNovelas Award for Best Supporting Actor for Mi Gorda Bella (2003) – Nominated

Net Worth

Juan Pablo Raba has an estimated net worth of approximately $3 million.

Social Media

• Instagram: @juanpablraba
• Twitter: @juanpablraba

Filmography

• Amor en forma (1998) – Eduardo
• Marido y mujer (1999) – Isidrio
• La Reina de Queens (2000) – Andrés Velásquez
• Viva la Pepa (2001) – Luis Ángel Perdomo
• La niña de mis ojos (2001) – Orestes Villanueva Mercuri
• Soltera y sin compromiso (2006) – Various Roles