Mario Iván Martínez

Mario Iván Martínez
Born
Mario Iván Martínez Morales

(1962-02-17) February 17, 1962
Mexico City, Mexico
Alma materLondon Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
OccupationActor
Years active1982-present
Parent(s)Mario Iván Martínez (deceased)
Margarita Isabel (deceased)
RelativesGonzalo Martínez Ortega (uncle)
Socorro Bonilla (aunt)
Alma Delfina (aunt)
AwardsAriel Award for Best Actor
Websitemarioivanmartinez.com

Mario Iván Martínez Morales (born February 17, 1962) is a Mexican actor. He won an Ariel Award for Best Actor for his performance in Like Water for Chocolate (1992).[1]

Life and career

Martínez was born in Mexico City in 1962, the son of radio journalist Mario Iván Martínez Ortega and actress Margarita Isabel. He began his acting career at the age of nine, in the National Theatre Company of Mexico. He studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.[2]

Filmography

Telenovelas, Series, Films, Theater
YearTitleRoleNotes

La cage aux folles 2015 Theatrical production Role Albin/Zazá

1982El Contrario Luzbel Theatrical Performance
1988A la manera de ShakespeareTheatrical Performance
1989Mi Vida es mi VidaTheatrical Performance
La Casa al Final de la Calle Supporting role
TeresaSigfridoSupporting role
1990Días sin lunaJaimeSupporting role
Death and the CompassHotel ManagerFilm
1991The HarvestAlexFilm
Madres EgoístasIván EscandónSupporting role
1992El ExtranjeroTheatrical Performance
1992Like Water for ChocolateDr. John BrownFilm
Pueblo ViejoFilm
CronosAlquimistaFilm
1993La Noche de EpifaníaTheatrical Performance
1993–1994ValentinaMaurice TaylorSupporting role
1994Sucesos DistantesMefistoFilm
Clear and Present DangerFilm
1994–1995El vuelo del águilaMaximilian I of MexicoSupporting role
1995OteloTheatrical Performance
1996El Beso de la Mujer ArañaTheatrical Performance
La Antorcha EncendidaIgnacio López RayónCo-protagonist
La culpaDr. CastellarSupporting role
1997Pueblo chico, infierno grandeStefano OnchiSupporting role
1998MolièreTheatrical Performance
1999Bécket, o el Honor de DiosTheatrical Performance
Otaola o la República del ExilioOtaola y “El Pirata”Film
2000La casa en la playaHarry FurmanSupporting role
2000–2001Por un besoFrancescoSupporting role
2001Original SinCuban PriestFilm
La Habitación AzulNicolásFilm
De Monstruos y ProdigiosTheatrical Performance
2002La Hija del CaníbalWerner Jr.Film
20031822, El Año que fuimos ImperioTheatrical Performance
Amor RealRenato PiquetSupporting role
2004The Librarian: Quest for the SpearProfessor HarrisFilm
2004–presentUn Rato para ImaginarTheatrical Performance
2005–2006AlboradaSinger in the brothelSpecial appearance
2006Caso terminalPablo OrtegaFilm
2008–2009Mañana es para siempreSteve NortonSupporting role
2010Ellas son... la alegría del hogarSr. Gunther SchneiderTV series
Gritos de muerte y libertadFrancisco Primo de Verdad y RamosTV series
Los MinondoFélix María Calleja del ReyTV series
Héroes VerdaderosNapoleonVoice role
2012Suave patriaMauricio TavarezFilm
La Madriguera (Rabbit Hole)Theatrical Performance
2012–presentDiario de un locoTheatrical Performance
2013Libre para amarteSpecial appearance
2020La liga de los 5Dr. VampiroVoice role[3]

Awards and nominations

Award YearCategoryNomineeResult
Premios ACE (New York) 1993Best Actor in FilmLike Water for ChocolateWon
Ariel Award 1992Best Actor
1996Best Actor in a Minor Role Sucesos DistantesNominated
2002Best Supporting ActorLa Habitación Azul
TVyNovelas Awards 2010Best Co-star ActorMañana es para siempre

References

  1. ↑ "Academia Mexicana de Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas, A.C. | Ganadores y Nominados". v1.academiamexicanadecine.org.mx. Archived from the original on 2016-06-16. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  2. ↑ "Mario Iván Martínez". marioivanmartinez.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  3. ↑ Ánima [@helloanima] (23 December 2019). "Para que el Dr. Vampiro pudiera proyectar la personalidad imponente que tiene, no había nadie mejor para interpretarlo que @CuentosMIM Esperen... ¿Dr. Vampiro? ¿Quién es él? Tendrán que ir a ver #LaLigaDeLos5 🌶🌵💫 No son vengadores, son vencedores. 10 de enero, sólo en cines" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 December 2019 – via Twitter.


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