Daniel Tovar

Daniel Tovar, born August 27, 1989, in the heart of Mexico City, is one of those faces you keep spotting in some of the more offbeat corners of Mexican cinema and TV. He’s not your typical cookie-cutter leading man—there’s something a little unconventional about him, a sort of sly charisma that makes you remember his performances even if you can’t quite put your finger on why. You’ve probably seen him stirring up chaos in “Mirreyes contra Godínez” (2019), that hilarious social-clash comedy where he gets tangled up in the wild rivalry between Mexico’s flashy elite (“mirreyes”) and the buttoned-up office workers (“godínez”). The film’s a riot, and Tovar slips easily into that world, balancing humor with this sneaky depth—like he’s in on some secret joke you haven’t quite caught onto yet. Then there’s “Falsos Falsificados” (2018)—a crime-comedy that’s as zany as it sounds. Tovar isn’t just playing another straight man. He leans into the absurdity, turning what could’ve been a forgettable side role into something genuinely fun. And let’s not forget “El Rey del Valle” (2018), a series where he dives into the drama and criminal misadventures swirling around the Mexican underworld. You see a different side of him there, a little more edge, a little less goofball, but still that spark of unpredictability. With every project, he’s stacking up this weirdly compelling résumé—actor, producer, always up for something a little left of center.