Arturo Peniche

Artist profile

Stage name: Arturo Peniche.
From: Mexico City, Mexico.
Born: May 17, 1962.
Work: actor and singer; television, film, theater and music.
Representation and booking: Abraham Méndez · Just For Stars Inc.

Biography

Arturo Peniche is a Mexican actor and singer born in Mexico City on May 17, 1962. With more than four decades of professional experience, his career spans television, film, theater and music, with a sustained presence in Spanish-language productions.

His work in Vivir un poco marked a turning point in his career. He went on to lead productions including Monte Calvario, La indomable and Amor en silencio. He gained wide international recognition as Jorge Luis del Olmo in María Mercedes, opposite Thalía, and further established his career with Valeria y Maximiliano, María José, Siempre te amaré and La intrusa.

Throughout his career he has played leading, villainous and supporting roles. Notable credits include Victoria, En nombre del amor, Qué bonito amor, Qué pobres tan ricos and A que no me dejas. In the latter, his portrayal of Gonzalo Murat earned recognition at the 2016 TVyNovelas Awards. His musical work complements his performances on screen and on stage.

Recent projects include Amor amargo (2024–2025), as Enrique Olivares, and Mi rival (2026), produced by Carmen Armendáriz for TelevisaUnivision, in which he plays Gustavo Rodríguez. He also makes a special appearance as Manuel in Tierra de amor y coraje (2026), produced by José Alberto Castro.

In September 2026, Telemundo confirmed his special appearance in Emergencias. Unidad de Vida, a new medical drama from Telemundo Studios that began production in Miami. He joins a cast led by Ana Brenda Contreras and Erick Elías in a story combining hospital emergency work with personal and family conflicts.

Updated: October 2026.

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