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{{Short description|American actor}}
{{Short description|American actor}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
|name = Ricardo Chavira
|name = Ricardo Chavira
|birth_name = Ricardo Antonio Chavira
|image = CFC ANNUAL BBQ 2012 (7973561694).jpg
|image = CFC ANNUAL BBQ 2012 (7973561694).jpg
|caption = Chavira at an annual BBQ in 2012
|caption = Chavira in 2012
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1971|9|1}}<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rose |first1=Mike |title=Today's famous birthdays list for September 1, 2022 includes celebrities Zendaya, Padma Lakshmi |url=https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2022/09/todays-famous-birthdays-list-for-september-1-2022-includes-celebrities-zendaya-padma-lakshmi.html |website=[[The Plain Dealer]] |publisher=[[Associated Press]] |access-date=August 30, 2023 |date=September 1, 2022}}</ref>
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1971|9|1}}
|birth_place = [[Austin, Texas|Austin]], [[Texas]], U.S.
|birth_place = [[San Antonio, Texas]], U.S.
|education = [[University of the Incarnate Word]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])<br>[[University of California, San Diego]] ([[Master of Fine Arts|MFA]])
|education = [[University of the Incarnate Word]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])<br>[[University of California, San Diego]] ([[Master of Fine Arts|MFA]])
|occupation = [[Actor]]
|occupation = Actor
|years_active = 2000–present
|years_active = 2000–present
|spouse = {{marriage|Marcea Dietzel|2007}}
|spouse = {{marriage|Marcea Dietzel|2007}}
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==Early life==
==Early life==
Chavira was born in [[Austin, Texas]], the son of a [[Bexar County]] judge, Juan Antonio Chavira. Raised in [[San Antonio]], he graduated from [[Robert E. Lee High School (San Antonio, Texas)|Robert E. Lee High School]] and the [[University of the Incarnate Word]].<ref>{{Cite news | last = Jakle | first = Jeanne | title = S.A.-born actors drawing notice on air, in print | newspaper = San Antonio Express-News | date = 18 May 2004}}</ref> He is a '00 [[ucsd alumni|UC San Diego Alumnus]] and received his [[Master of Fine Arts]] in Acting from the [[University of California San Diego]]'s graduate acting program in 2000, and moved to Los Angeles shortly thereafter.<ref name=tvg>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/ricardo-antonio-chavira/bio/190804|title=Ricardo Antonio Chavira &#124; TV Guide|website=TVGuide.com}}</ref> Since then, he has worked in film, television and theatre.
Chavira was the son of a [[Bexar County]] judge, Juan Antonio Chavira and is of Mexican descent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://holacultura.com/we-were-always-here-a-mexican-americans-odyssey-by-ricardo-chavira-a-review-and-interview-with-the-author/|title="We Were Always Here: A Mexican American’s Odyssey," By Ricardo Chavira: A Review And Interview With The Author &#124; Hola Cultura|date=August 6, 2021}}</ref> Raised in [[San Antonio]], he graduated from [[Legacy of Educational Excellence High School|Robert E. Lee High School]] and the [[University of the Incarnate Word]].<ref>{{Cite news | last = Jakle | first = Jeanne | title = S.A.-born actors drawing notice on air, in print | newspaper = San Antonio Express-News | date = May 18, 2004}}</ref> He is a '00 [[ucsd alumni|UC San Diego Alumnus]] and received his [[Master of Fine Arts]] in Acting from the [[University of California San Diego]]'s graduate acting program in 2000, and moved to Los Angeles shortly thereafter.<ref name=tvg>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/ricardo-antonio-chavira/bio/190804|title=Ricardo Antonio Chavira &#124; TV Guide|website=TVGuide.com}}</ref> Since then, he has worked in film, television and theatre.


==Career==
==Career==
Chavira began his career playing guest-starring roles on television shows, include ''[[NYPD Blue]]'', ''[[24 (TV series)|24]]'', ''[[The Division]]'', ''[[Joan of Arcadia]]'' and ''[[JAG (TV series)|JAG]]''. In 2002, he had a recurring role in the HBO comedy-drama ''[[Six Feet Under (TV series)|Six Feet Under]]'' and was series regular on the unaired Fox sitcom ''[[The Grubbs]]''. In 2004, he made his big screen debut appearing in a supporting role playing private [[José Gregorio Esparza]] in the western film ''[[The Alamo (2004 film)|The Alamo]]'' (2004).
Chavira began his career playing guest-starring roles on television shows, include ''[[NYPD Blue]]'', ''[[24 (TV series)|24]]'', ''[[The Division]]'', ''[[Joan of Arcadia]]'' and ''[[JAG (TV series)|JAG]]''. In 2002, he had a recurring role in the HBO comedy-drama ''[[Six Feet Under (TV series)|Six Feet Under]]'' and was series regular on the unaired Fox sitcom ''[[The Grubbs]]''. In 2004, he made his big screen debut appearing in a supporting role playing private [[José Gregorio Esparza]] in the western film ''[[The Alamo (2004 film)|The Alamo]]'' (2004).


In 2004, Chavira was cast as [[Carlos Solis]], the husband of [[Eva Longoria]]’s character, [[Gabrielle Solis]], in the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] comedy-drama series ''[[Desperate Housewives]]''. The series was a breakthrough hit for ABC receiving wide coverage. In 2005, Chavira listed on the "50 Most Beautiful" list in ''[[People en Español]]'', and the following year named one of "TV's Sexiest Men" by ''[[TV Guide]]''.<ref name=tvg/> Along with cast, he received two [[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series]] in 2005 and 2006, and well as three [[ALMA Award]]s nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0154632/awards|title=Ricardo Chavira|website=IMDb}}</ref> The series ended in 2012 after eight seasons.
In 2004, Chavira was cast as [[Carlos Solis]], the husband of [[Eva Longoria]]'s character, [[Gabrielle Solis]], in the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] comedy-drama series ''[[Desperate Housewives]]''. The series was a breakthrough hit for ABC receiving wide coverage. In 2005, Chavira listed on the "50 Most Beautiful" list in ''[[People en Español]]'', and the following year named one of "TV's Sexiest Men" by ''[[TV Guide]]''.<ref name=tvg/> Along with cast, he received two [[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series]] in 2005 and 2006, and well as three [[ALMA Award]]s nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0154632/awards|title=Ricardo Chavira|website=IMDb}}</ref> The series ended in 2012 after eight seasons.
[[File:Ricardo Chavira Cannes.jpg|upright|thumb|Chavira in 2005]]
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Chavira starred in a production of ''Tracers'' at the Odyssey Theatre in [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], and also starred in a co-production of ''Living Out''. He played Stanley Kowalski in the [[Guthrie Theater]]'s production of [[Tennessee Williams]]' ''[[A Streetcar Named Desire (play)|A Streetcar Named Desire]]'', from July 3 to August 21, 2010, in [[Minneapolis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theatermania.com/minneapolis-st-paul/news/04-2010/ricardo-antonio-chavira-to-star-in-guthries-a-stre_26743.html|title=Ricardo Antonio Chavira to Star in Guthrie's A Streetcar Named Desire|work=theatermania.com|date=April 19, 2010 |access-date=April 4, 2017}}</ref> He also had voice roles as Alejandro Borges in the film ''[[Dead Space: Aftermath]]'' and as John Carver in the video game ''[[Dead Space 3]]''. He also appeared in a number of films, including ''[[Days of Wrath (2008 film)|Days of Wrath]]'' (2008), ''[[Saving God]]'' (2008), and ''[[Piranha 3D]]'' (2010). Along with the cast, Chavira won [[Audie Awards]] for [[Audie Award for Audiobook of the Year|Audiobook of the Year]] and [[Audie Award for Multi-Voiced Performance|Multi-Voiced Performance]] in 2010 for ''Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.audiopub.org/2010-audies | title=2010 audie-awards }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mandelasfavoritefolktales.com/landing-page/mandelas-favorite-folktales-performers/ | title=Mandelas Favorite Folktales – Performers | date=August 3, 2020 }}</ref>


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Following ''Desperate Housewives'', Chavira guest-starred on two episodes of USA Network drama series, ''[[Burn Notice]]'' in 2013, playing crime leader Rafael Serrano. Later that year, he went to star in the [[NBC]] sitcom ''[[Welcome to the Family (American TV series)|Welcome to the Family]]''.<ref>[https://www.deadline.com/2013/03/ricardo-chavira-to-star-in-nbcs-welcome-to-the-family-jacked-up-adds-actress/ Ricardo Chavira To Star In NBC's 'Welcome To The Family', 'Jacked Up' Adds Actress] Andreeva, Nellie at deadline.com on March 5, 2013.</ref> The series was canceled after three episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/10/18/nbc-yanks-ironside-community-to-premiere-january-2-chicago-p-d-january-8/210019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021032645/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/10/18/nbc-yanks-ironside-community-to-premiere-january-2-chicago-p-d-january-8/210019/|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 21, 2013|title='Ironside' & 'Welcome to the Family' Canceled by NBC; 'Community' to Premiere January 2, 'Chicago P.D.' January 8|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 18, 2013}}</ref> In 2015, Chavira guest starred on ''[[Castle (TV series)|Castle]]'' episode "At Close Range", and in 2016 reunited with Eva Longoria in her short-lived sitcom ''[[Telenovela (TV series)|Telenovela]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://people.com/tv/desperate-housewives-reunion-eva-longoria-and-ricardo-chavira-on-telenovela/|title=Desperate Housewives Reunion: Eva Longoria and Ricardo Chavira on Telenovela|website=PEOPLE.com}}</ref>
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Chavira starred in a production of ''Tracers'' at the Odyssey Theatre in [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], and also starred in a co-production of ''Living Out''. He played Stanley Kowalski in the [[Guthrie Theater]]'s production of [[Tennessee Williams]]' ''[[A Streetcar Named Desire (play)|A Streetcar Named Desire]]'', from July 3 to August 21 of 2010 in [[Minneapolis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theatermania.com/minneapolis-st-paul/news/04-2010/ricardo-antonio-chavira-to-star-in-guthries-a-stre_26743.html|title=Ricardo Antonio Chavira to Star in Guthrie's A Streetcar Named Desire|work=theatermania.com|access-date=4 April 2017}}</ref> He also had voice roles as Alejandro Borges in the film ''[[Dead Space: Aftermath]]'' and as John Carver in the video game ''[[Dead Space 3]]''. He also appeared in a number of movies, including ''[[Days of Wrath (2008 film)|Days of Wrath]]'' (2008), ''[[Saving God]]'' (2008), and ''[[Piranha 3D]]'' (2010).


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From 2016 to 2017, Chavira had a major recurring role in the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] political thriller ''[[Scandal (American TV series)|Scandal]]'' during the [[Scandal (season 5)|fifth]] and [[Scandal (season 6)|sixth seasons]] as democratic Governor Francisco "Frankie" Vargas who runs for president.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/ricardo-chavira-scandal-president-election-donald-trump-immigrant-1201726731/|title='Scandal's' Ricardo Chavira Talks Playing Mexican-American Politician, Blasts Donald Trump 'Bandwagon'|first1=Elizabeth|last1=Wagmeister|date=March 10, 2016}}</ref> At the same time, he had a recurring role in [[The CW]] comedy series, ''[[Jane the Virgin]]'' during the [[Jane the Virgin (season 3)|third season]] as Bruce, Xiomara's ([[Andrea Navedo]]) lover. In 2017, Chavira also had a recurring role in the [[Netflix]] horror-comedy ''[[Santa Clarita Diet]]'' alongside [[Timothy Olyphant]] and [[Drew Barrymore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2016/05/ricardo-chavira-cast-santa-clarita-diet-netflix-series-ruben-fleischer-to-direct-1201751961/|title=Ricardo Chavira Cast In 'Santa Clarita Diet' Netflix Comedy Series|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|date=May 9, 2016|work=deadline.com|access-date=April 4, 2017}}</ref> In 2020, Chavira was cast as [[Abraham Quintanilla]], the father of late singer [[Selena]] in the Netflix limited biographical series, ''[[Selena: The Series|Selena]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/09/ricardo-chavira-gabriel-chavarria-cast-netflix-selena-series-1202731027/|title=Ricardo Chavira & Gabriel Chavarria To Star In Netflix's Selena Series|first1=Denise Petski, Nellie|last1=Andreeva|first2=Denise|last2=Petski|first3=Nellie|last3=Andreeva|date=September 10, 2019}}</ref> He was a guest star on [[Chicago P.D. (TV series)|Chicago P.D.]] (S9:E6) in 2021.
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Following ''Desperate Housewives'', Chavira guest-starred on two episodes of USA Network drama series, ''[[Burn Notice]]'' in 2013, playing crime leader Rafael Serrano. Later that year, he went to star in the [[NBC]] sitcom ''[[Welcome to the Family (American TV series)|Welcome to the Family]]''.<ref>[https://www.deadline.com/2013/03/ricardo-chavira-to-star-in-nbcs-welcome-to-the-family-jacked-up-adds-actress/ Ricardo Chavira To Star In NBC’s ‘Welcome To The Family’, ‘Jacked Up’ Adds Actress] Andreeva, Nellie at deadline.com on March 5, 2013.</ref> The series was canceled after three episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/10/18/nbc-yanks-ironside-community-to-premiere-january-2-chicago-p-d-january-8/210019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021032645/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/10/18/nbc-yanks-ironside-community-to-premiere-january-2-chicago-p-d-january-8/210019/|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 21, 2013|title='Ironside' & 'Welcome to the Family' Canceled by NBC; 'Community' to Premiere January 2, 'Chicago P.D.' January 8|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 18, 2013}}</ref> In 2015, Chavira guest starred on ''[[Castle (TV series)|Castle]]'' episode "At Close Range", and in 2016 reunited with Eva Longoria in her short-lived sitcom ''[[Telenovela (TV series)|Telenovela]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://people.com/tv/desperate-housewives-reunion-eva-longoria-and-ricardo-chavira-on-telenovela/|title=Desperate Housewives Reunion: Eva Longoria and Ricardo Chavira on Telenovela|website=PEOPLE.com}}</ref>


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==Personal life==
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From 2016 to 2017, Chavira had a major recurring role in the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] political thriller ''[[Scandal (TV series)|Scandal]]'' during the [[Scandal (season 5)|fifth]] and [[Scandal (season 6)|sixth seasons]] as democratic Governor Francisco “Frankie” Vargas who runs for president.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/ricardo-chavira-scandal-president-election-donald-trump-immigrant-1201726731/|title='Scandal's' Ricardo Chavira Talks Playing Mexican-American Politician, Blasts Donald Trump 'Bandwagon'|first1=Elizabeth|last1=Wagmeister|date=March 10, 2016}}</ref> At the same time, he had a recurring role in [[The CW]] comedy series, ''[[Jane the Virgin]]'' during the [[Jane the Virgin (season 3)|third season]] as Bruce, Xiomara's ([[Andrea Navedo]]) lover. In 2017, Chavira also had a recurring role in the [[Netflix]] horror-comedy ''[[Santa Clarita Diet]]'' alongside [[Timothy Olyphant]] and [[Drew Barrymore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2016/05/ricardo-chavira-cast-santa-clarita-diet-netflix-series-ruben-fleischer-to-direct-1201751961/|title=Ricardo Chavira Cast In 'Santa Clarita Diet' Netflix Comedy Series|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|date=9 May 2016|work=deadline.com|access-date=4 April 2017}}</ref> In 2020, Chavira was cast as [[Abraham Quintanilla]], the father of late singer [[Selena]] in the Netflix limited biographical series, ''[[Selena: The Series|Selena]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/09/ricardo-chavira-gabriel-chavarria-cast-netflix-selena-series-1202731027/|title=Ricardo Chavira & Gabriel Chavarria To Star In Netflix's Selena Series|first1=Denise Petski,Nellie|last1=Andreeva|first2=Denise|last2=Petski|first3=Nellie|last3=Andreeva|date=September 10, 2019}}</ref> He was a guest star on [[Chicago P.D. (TV series)|Chicago P.D.]] (S9:E6) in 2021.
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Chavira is a supporter of breast cancer research as his mother, Elizabeth Ries Chavira, died of breast and ovarian cancer when she was 43 years old. Chavira is [[San Antonio]]'s honorary spokesman for the charity [[Susan G. Komen for the Cure]], and in June 2005 served as the National Team Captain for the [[Race for the Cure]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] Chavira and [[James Denton]] were the 2005 spokespeople for the [[Lee National Denim Day]] breast cancer fundraiser.<ref>{{cite news|title="Desperate" Men Raise $8.5 Million in 2005!|url=http://www.komen.org/intradoc-cgi/idc_cgi_isapi.dll?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&ssDocName=LNDD_spokespersons|access-date=November 23, 2017|publisher=[[Susan G. Komen for the Cure]]|date=2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927011710/http://www.komen.org/intradoc-cgi/idc_cgi_isapi.dll?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&ssDocName=LNDD_spokespersons|archive-date=September 27, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Elliott|first1=Stuart|title='Housewives' Is a Big Hit on Madison Ave., Too|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/24/business/media/housewives-is-a-big-hit-on-madison-ave-too.html|access-date=November 23, 2017|work=The New York Times|date=August 24, 2005}}</ref>

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He has been married to Marcea Dietzel since September 22, 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Radar |date=May 3, 2011 |title=Desperate Housewives Star Arrested -- Wife's Tricky Call To His Dad (And He's A Judge!) |url=https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/05/desperate-housewives-star-arrested-wifes-tricky-call-his-dad-and-hes-a-judge/ |access-date=November 15, 2022 |website=RadarOnline |language=en-US}}</ref> They have two children, a son, Tomás Antonio<ref>{{Cite web |title=Twitter: Happy Birthday to my son Tomás Antonio!! I love you my son! |url=https://twitter.com/ricardoachavira/status/420983181874315265?lang=en |access-date=November 15, 2022 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref> (b. January 8, 2003) and a daughter, Belén Elysabeth<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ricardo A. Chavira on Instagram: "13. Time flies. Happy birthday to mi hija, Belén Elysabeth. A truly special human being, who shares a birthday w a great @spurs player, Manu. 😎 Happy birthday B! 🎁🎉🎈🎊🎂" |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CR39FS6Mq4_/ |access-date=November 15, 2022 |website=Instagram |language=en}}</ref> (b. July 28, 2008).

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In May 2011, Chavira was arrested for driving under the influence.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Desperate Housewives' Star Popped for DUI |url=https://www.tmz.com/2011/05/03/desperate-housewives-star-ricardo-chavira-arrested-dui-driving-under-the-influence-jail/ |access-date=November 15, 2022 |website=TMZ |language=en}}</ref>

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In October 2019, Chavira talked on [[Twitter]] about the relatively light prison sentence that his former ''Desperate Housewives'' castmate [[Felicity Huffman]] received for her role in the [[2019 college admissions bribery scandal]], citing "[[white privilege|White Privilege]]."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tvline.com/2019/10/09/felicity-huffman-desperate-housewives-feud-ricardo-chavira-white-privilege/|title=Felicity Huffman's Housewives Co-Star Slams 'Slap on the Wrist' Sentence, Recalls Years of 'White Privilege' on Set|first1=Andy|last1=Swift|date=October 9, 2019}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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|''[[The Alamo (2004 film)|The Alamo]]''
|''[[The Alamo (2004 film)|The Alamo]]''
|Private Gregorio Esparza
|Private Gregorio Esparza
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| rowspan="13" |
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|-
| rowspan="2" |2007
| rowspan="2" |2007
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|Rev. Danny Christopher
|Rev. Danny Christopher
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|-
|2009
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| rowspan="3" |22009
|''Don't Let Me Drown''
|''Don't Let Me Drown''
|Dionisio
|Dionisio
|-
|-
|2009
|''[[Superman/Batman: Public Enemies]]''
|''[[Superman/Batman: Public Enemies]]''
|[[Major Force]]
|[[Major Force]] (voice)
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |2010
| rowspan="2" |2010
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|Episode: "Blown Away"
|Episode: "Blown Away"
|-
|-
|2001–2003
|2001-03
|''[[JAG (TV series)|JAG]]''
|''[[JAG (TV series)|JAG]]''
|Capt. Rapaport / Miguel
|Capt. Rapaport / Miguel
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|Episode: "The Boat"
|Episode: "The Boat"
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|-
|2004–2012
|2004–12
|''[[Desperate Housewives]]''
|''[[Desperate Housewives]]''
|[[Carlos Solis]]
|[[Carlos Solis]]
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|''[[Kings of South Beach]]''
|''[[Kings of South Beach]]''
|Enrique
|Enrique
|Television film
|[[TV movie|Movie]]
|-
|-
|2007–2008
|2007-08
|''[[Monk (TV series)|Monk]]''
|''[[Monk (TV series)|Monk]]''
|Jimmy Belmont
|Jimmy Belmont
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|Episode: "Split Personalities"
|Episode: "Split Personalities"
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |2016-2017
| rowspan="2" |2016–2017
|''[[Jane the Virgin]]''
|''[[Jane the Virgin]]''
|Bruce
|Bruce
|8 episodes
|8 episodes
|-
|-
|''[[Scandal (TV series)|Scandal]]''
|''[[Scandal (American TV series)|Scandal]]''
|Francisco Vargas / Frankie Vargas
|Francisco Vargas / Frankie Vargas
|15 episodes
|15 episodes
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|''Mission Control''
|''Mission Control''
|Diaz
|Diaz
|Television film
|Movie
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |2018
| rowspan="2" |2018
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|''Christmas Reservations''
|''Christmas Reservations''
|Kevin Portillo
|Kevin Portillo
|Television film
|Movie
|-
|-
|2020–2021
|2020-2021
|''[[Selena: The Series]]''
|''[[Selena: The Series]]''
|[[Abraham Quintanilla]]
|[[Abraham Quintanilla]]
|Lead, 18 episodes
|Lead role (18 episodes)
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|-
|2021
|2021
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|Episode: "End of Watch"
|Episode: "End of Watch"
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|-
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| rowspan="3" |2023
|2022
|''Truth Be Told''
|''Truth Be Told''
| -
| Vince
|2 episodes
|5 episodes
|-
|''[[Blindspotting (TV series)|Blindspotting]]''
|Darrell
|Episode: "Meatfest"
|-
|''[[Glamorous (TV series)|Glamorous]]''
|Teddy
|7 episodes
|-
|2024–present
|''[[Primos (TV series)|Primos]]''
|Tio Ignacio (voice)
|Recurring
|}
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|Freddie Gonzaga / Lt. Pepe Carreon
|Freddie Gonzaga / Lt. Pepe Carreon
|[[La Jolla Playhouse]]
|[[La Jolla Playhouse]]
| rowspan="8" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ricardo Antonio Chavira theatre profile |url=https://www.abouttheartists.com/artists/290728-ricardo-antonio-chavira |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=www.abouttheartists.com}}</ref>
| rowspan="9" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ricardo Antonio Chavira theatre profile |url=https://www.abouttheartists.com/artists/290728-ricardo-antonio-chavira |access-date=November 15, 2022 |website=www.abouttheartists.com}}</ref>
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|-
!2004
!2004
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|Orlando
|Orlando
|[[Geffen Playhouse]]
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Chavira is a supporter of breast cancer research as his mother, Elizabeth Ries Chavira, died of breast and ovarian cancer when she was 43 years old. Chavira is [[San Antonio]]'s honorary spokesman for the charity [[Susan G. Komen for the Cure]], and last June served as the National Team Captain for the [[Race for the Cure]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] Chavira and [[James Denton]] were the 2005 spokespeople for the [[Lee National Denim Day]] breast cancer fundraiser.<ref>{{cite news|title="Desperate" Men Raise $8.5 Million in 2005!|url=http://www.komen.org/intradoc-cgi/idc_cgi_isapi.dll?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&ssDocName=LNDD_spokespersons|access-date=November 23, 2017|publisher=[[Susan G. Komen for the Cure]]|date=2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927011710/http://www.komen.org/intradoc-cgi/idc_cgi_isapi.dll?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&ssDocName=LNDD_spokespersons|archive-date=September 27, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Elliott|first1=Stuart|title='Housewives' Is a Big Hit on Madison Ave., Too|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/24/business/media/housewives-is-a-big-hit-on-madison-ave-too.html|access-date=November 23, 2017|work=The New York Times|date=August 24, 2005}}</ref>

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He has been married to Marcea Dietzel since September 22, 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Radar |date=2011-05-03 |title=Desperate Housewives Star Arrested -- Wife's Tricky Call To His Dad (And He's A Judge!) |url=https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/05/desperate-housewives-star-arrested-wifes-tricky-call-his-dad-and-hes-a-judge/ |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=RadarOnline |language=en-US}}</ref> They have two children, a son, Tomás Antonio<ref>{{Cite web |title=Twitter: Happy Birthday to my son Tomás Antonio!! I love you my son! |url=https://twitter.com/ricardoachavira/status/420983181874315265?lang=en |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref> (b. January 8th, 2003) and a daughter, Belén Elysabeth<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ricardo A. Chavira on Instagram: "13. Time flies. Happy birthday to mi hija, Belén Elysabeth. A truly special human being, who shares a birthday w a great @spurs player, Manu. 😎 Happy birthday B! 🎁🎉🎈🎊🎂" |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CR39FS6Mq4_/ |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=Instagram |language=en}}</ref> (b. July 28th 2008).

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In May 2011, Chavira was arrested for driving under the influence.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Desperate Housewives' Star Popped for DUI |url=https://www.tmz.com/2011/05/03/desperate-housewives-star-ricardo-chavira-arrested-dui-driving-under-the-influence-jail/ |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=TMZ |language=en}}</ref>

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In October 2019, Chavira talked on [[Twitter]] about the relatively light prison sentence that his former ''Desperate Housewives'' castmate [[Felicity Huffman]] received for her role in the [[2019 college admissions bribery scandal]], citing "[[white privilege|White Privilege]]."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tvline.com/2019/10/09/felicity-huffman-desperate-housewives-feud-ricardo-chavira-white-privilege/|title=Felicity Huffman's Housewives Co-Star Slams 'Slap on the Wrist' Sentence, Recalls Years of 'White Privilege' on Set|first1=Andy|last1=Swift|date=October 9, 2019}}</ref>


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Ricardo Chavira
Chavira in 2012
Born
Ricardo Antonio Chavira

(1971-09-01) September 1, 1971 (age 53)[1]
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
EducationUniversity of the Incarnate Word (BA)
University of California, San Diego (MFA)
OccupationActor
Years active2000–present
Spouse
Marcea Dietzel
​
(m. 2007)​
Children2

Ricardo Antonio Chavira (born September 1, 1971) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Carlos Solis in the ABC television series Desperate Housewives (2004–2012). He also played Abraham Quintanilla in the Netflix original series Selena: The Series (2020).

Early life

Chavira was the son of a Bexar County judge, Juan Antonio Chavira and is of Mexican descent.[2] Raised in San Antonio, he graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and the University of the Incarnate Word.[3] He is a '00 UC San Diego Alumnus and received his Master of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of California San Diego's graduate acting program in 2000, and moved to Los Angeles shortly thereafter.[4] Since then, he has worked in film, television and theatre.

Career

Chavira began his career playing guest-starring roles on television shows, include NYPD Blue, 24, The Division, Joan of Arcadia and JAG. In 2002, he had a recurring role in the HBO comedy-drama Six Feet Under and was series regular on the unaired Fox sitcom The Grubbs. In 2004, he made his big screen debut appearing in a supporting role playing private José Gregorio Esparza in the western film The Alamo (2004).

In 2004, Chavira was cast as Carlos Solis, the husband of Eva Longoria's character, Gabrielle Solis, in the ABC comedy-drama series Desperate Housewives. The series was a breakthrough hit for ABC receiving wide coverage. In 2005, Chavira listed on the "50 Most Beautiful" list in People en Español, and the following year named one of "TV's Sexiest Men" by TV Guide.[4] Along with cast, he received two Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 2005 and 2006, and well as three ALMA Awards nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series.[5] The series ended in 2012 after eight seasons.

Chavira in 2005

Chavira starred in a production of Tracers at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles, and also starred in a co-production of Living Out. He played Stanley Kowalski in the Guthrie Theater's production of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, from July 3 to August 21, 2010, in Minneapolis.[6] He also had voice roles as Alejandro Borges in the film Dead Space: Aftermath and as John Carver in the video game Dead Space 3. He also appeared in a number of films, including Days of Wrath (2008), Saving God (2008), and Piranha 3D (2010). Along with the cast, Chavira won Audie Awards for Audiobook of the Year and Multi-Voiced Performance in 2010 for Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales[7][8]

Following Desperate Housewives, Chavira guest-starred on two episodes of USA Network drama series, Burn Notice in 2013, playing crime leader Rafael Serrano. Later that year, he went to star in the NBC sitcom Welcome to the Family.[9] The series was canceled after three episodes.[10] In 2015, Chavira guest starred on Castle episode "At Close Range", and in 2016 reunited with Eva Longoria in her short-lived sitcom Telenovela.[11]

From 2016 to 2017, Chavira had a major recurring role in the ABC political thriller Scandal during the fifth and sixth seasons as democratic Governor Francisco "Frankie" Vargas who runs for president.[12] At the same time, he had a recurring role in The CW comedy series, Jane the Virgin during the third season as Bruce, Xiomara's (Andrea Navedo) lover. In 2017, Chavira also had a recurring role in the Netflix horror-comedy Santa Clarita Diet alongside Timothy Olyphant and Drew Barrymore.[13] In 2020, Chavira was cast as Abraham Quintanilla, the father of late singer Selena in the Netflix limited biographical series, Selena.[14] He was a guest star on Chicago P.D. (S9:E6) in 2021.

Personal life

Chavira is a supporter of breast cancer research as his mother, Elizabeth Ries Chavira, died of breast and ovarian cancer when she was 43 years old. Chavira is San Antonio's honorary spokesman for the charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and in June 2005 served as the National Team Captain for the Race for the Cure in Washington, D.C. Chavira and James Denton were the 2005 spokespeople for the Lee National Denim Day breast cancer fundraiser.[15][16]

He has been married to Marcea Dietzel since September 22, 2007.[17] They have two children, a son, Tomás Antonio[18] (b. January 8, 2003) and a daughter, Belén Elysabeth[19] (b. July 28, 2008).

In May 2011, Chavira was arrested for driving under the influence.[20]

In October 2019, Chavira talked on Twitter about the relatively light prison sentence that his former Desperate Housewives castmate Felicity Huffman received for her role in the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal, citing "White Privilege."[21]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes
1987 De Vaqueros, aventuras y mas cosas Short film
Así sucede en los pueblos
2001 Barstow 2008 Guaco
2002 Boris Frank Short film
2004 The Alamo Private Gregorio Esparza
2007 Rockaway Dave
Cosmic Radio Vasquez
2008 Ball Don't Lie Ruben
Days of Wrath Detective Romeros
Saving God Rev. Danny Christopher
2009 Don't Let Me Drown Dionisio
2009 Superman/Batman: Public Enemies Major Force (voice)
2010 Chasing 3000 Dr. Boogie
Piranha 3D Sam
2011 Dead Space: Aftermath Alejandro Borges
2015 Being Charlie Drake
Powder and Gold Don Toribio
2016 Birth of a Killer Lalo Short film
2018 Tournament Steve
2019 Narco Soldiers Don Toribio
2021 Reefa Officer Morales

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2001 NYPD Blue Kenny Sotomayor Episode: "Thumb Enchanted Evening"
Philly A.D.A. Eddie Price Episode: "Blown Away"
2001–2003 JAG Capt. Rapaport / Miguel 2 episodes
2002 24 Agent Bundy Episode: "12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m."
Six Feet Under Ramon 4 episodes
The Division Bernard 2 episodes
The Grubbs Coach Garra Pilot
2003 Kingpin Episode: "Gimme Shelter"
Joan of Arcadia Sgt. Eddie Fosberg Episode: "The Boat"
2004–2012 Desperate Housewives Carlos Solis Lead role (180 episodes)
2005 George Lopez Victor Episode: "George's Extreme Makeover: Holmes Edition"
2007 Kings of South Beach Enrique Television film
2007–2008 Monk Jimmy Belmont 2 episodes
2013 Warehouse 13 Detective Briggs Episode: "Instinct"
Burn Notice Rafael Serano 2 episodes
Welcome to the Family Miguel Hernandez / Chuey Hernandez Lead, 12 episodes
2014 Bad Teacher Tico 2 episodes
2015 Castle Congressman Alex Lopez Episode: "At Close Range"
2016 Telenovela Martin Episode: "Split Personalities"
2016–2017 Jane the Virgin Bruce 8 episodes
Scandal Francisco Vargas / Frankie Vargas 15 episodes
2017 Santa Clarita Diet Dan Palmer 7 episodes
Hawaii Five-0 Agent Callaghan Episode: "He Kaha Lu'u Ke Ala, Mai Ho'okolo Aku"
Mission Control Diaz Television film
2018 Kevin Can Wait Frank 2 episodes
Rise Johnny Cruz Episode: "Opening Night"
2019 Christmas Reservations Kevin Portillo Television film
2020–2021 Selena: The Series Abraham Quintanilla Lead role (18 episodes)
2021 Chicago P.D. Detective Salvador Ortiz Episode: "End of Watch"
2023 Truth Be Told Vince 5 episodes
Blindspotting Darrell Episode: "Meatfest"
Glamorous Teddy 7 episodes
2024–present Primos Tio Ignacio (voice) Recurring

Theatre

Year Title Role Venue Ref(s)
1998 Dogeaters Freddie Gonzaga / Lt. Pepe Carreon La Jolla Playhouse [22]
2004 Living Out Bobby Hernandez Seattle Repertory Theatre
2009 The Three Sisters Alexander Ignatevich Vershinin Chalk Repertory Theatre
2010 A Streetcar Named Desire Stanley Kowalski Guthrie Theater
2015 The Motherfucker with the Hat Jackie Royal National Theatre
2017 Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train Valdez Signature Theatre Company
2018 An Enemy of the People Peter Stockmann Guthrie Theater
2018 The Untranslatable Secrets of Nikki Corona Orlando Geffen Playhouse
2023 Shane Joe Starrett Guthrie Theater

References

  1. ^ Rose, Mike (September 1, 2022). "Today's famous birthdays list for September 1, 2022 includes celebrities Zendaya, Padma Lakshmi". The Plain Dealer. Associated Press. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  2. ^ ""We Were Always Here: A Mexican American's Odyssey," By Ricardo Chavira: A Review And Interview With The Author | Hola Cultura". August 6, 2021.
  3. ^ Jakle, Jeanne (May 18, 2004). "S.A.-born actors drawing notice on air, in print". San Antonio Express-News.
  4. ^ a b "Ricardo Antonio Chavira | TV Guide". TVGuide.com.
  5. ^ "Ricardo Chavira". IMDb.
  6. ^ "Ricardo Antonio Chavira to Star in Guthrie's A Streetcar Named Desire". theatermania.com. April 19, 2010. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
  7. ^ "2010 audie-awards".
  8. ^ "Mandelas Favorite Folktales – Performers". August 3, 2020.
  9. ^ Ricardo Chavira To Star In NBC's 'Welcome To The Family', 'Jacked Up' Adds Actress Andreeva, Nellie at deadline.com on March 5, 2013.
  10. ^ Bibel, Sara (October 18, 2013). "'Ironside' & 'Welcome to the Family' Canceled by NBC; 'Community' to Premiere January 2, 'Chicago P.D.' January 8". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013.
  11. ^ "Desperate Housewives Reunion: Eva Longoria and Ricardo Chavira on Telenovela". PEOPLE.com.
  12. ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (March 10, 2016). "'Scandal's' Ricardo Chavira Talks Playing Mexican-American Politician, Blasts Donald Trump 'Bandwagon'".
  13. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 9, 2016). "Ricardo Chavira Cast In 'Santa Clarita Diet' Netflix Comedy Series". deadline.com. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
  14. ^ Andreeva, Denise Petski, Nellie; Petski, Denise; Andreeva, Nellie (September 10, 2019). "Ricardo Chavira & Gabriel Chavarria To Star In Netflix's Selena Series".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  15. ^ ""Desperate" Men Raise $8.5 Million in 2005!". Susan G. Komen for the Cure. 2005. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
  16. ^ Elliott, Stuart (August 24, 2005). "'Housewives' Is a Big Hit on Madison Ave., Too". The New York Times. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
  17. ^ Staff, Radar (May 3, 2011). "Desperate Housewives Star Arrested -- Wife's Tricky Call To His Dad (And He's A Judge!)". RadarOnline. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  18. ^ "Twitter: Happy Birthday to my son Tomás Antonio!! I love you my son!". Twitter. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  19. ^ "Ricardo A. Chavira on Instagram: "13. Time flies. Happy birthday to mi hija, Belén Elysabeth. A truly special human being, who shares a birthday w a great @spurs player, Manu. 😎 Happy birthday B! 🎁🎉🎈🎊🎂"". Instagram. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  20. ^ "'Desperate Housewives' Star Popped for DUI". TMZ. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  21. ^ Swift, Andy (October 9, 2019). "Felicity Huffman's Housewives Co-Star Slams 'Slap on the Wrist' Sentence, Recalls Years of 'White Privilege' on Set".
  22. ^ "Ricardo Antonio Chavira theatre profile". www.abouttheartists.com. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
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