Julián Elías Gil Beltrán (born 13 June 1970) is an Argentine actor, model, businessman and TV host based in Puerto Rico.

Early life

Although Gil was born in Argentina, he lived some time in Venezuela as well. He grew up in Puerto Rico and he considers himself Puerto Rican. He has two sisters, Lorena and Patricia.

Career

At the age of 20, he began his career in television with his own shows Apartamento 52, where he was the principal conductor of both television shows. Over the years he has worked for television networks such as RCTV, Telemundo, Univisión and Televisa. From 2001 to 2006 he participated in several films such as Marina, Más allá del límite, Fuego en el alma, El milagro de Coromoto and La caja de problemas, films produced for television.[citation needed]

In 2006, he participated in the Venezuelan telenovela Por todo lo alto, where he interpreted the character "Halcón", which helped to internationalize. The following year, he joined the cast of the telenovela produced by Venevisión and Univisión entitled Acorralada, where he played Pancholón.

From 2007 until 2011, Gil was part of the jury Nuestra Belleza Latina, where he shared credits with Osmel Sousa. In 2008 he participated in Valeria, at the same time he obtained his first antagonist role on television in the telenovela Amor comprado where he played Esteban Rondero. Then he participated in the television series Gabriel, along with Chayanne.

In 2008 he obtained his first starring role in the telenovela Los Barriga. He starred beside the actress Claudia Bérninzon.

In 2009, he participated in the telenovela Sortilegio. In the same year, he became the protagonist of the Spain series Valientes. That year he won the Califa de Oro Award for Best Actor.

In May 2015, Gil officially replaced Fernando Fiore as host of Republica Deportiva.

Personal life

He was married to Brenda Torres. He has a daughter, Nicolle, and a son, Jules. In 2016, he had a romantic relationship with Marjorie de Sousa, with whom he had a son named Matías Gregorio Gil de Sousa. Their relationship ended in 2017 on unfavorable terms.

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001MarinaJohn
2002Más allá del límiteBoxer
2004La caja de problemasGardener
2005Fuego en el almaMillo
2006El milagro de CoromotoJaime
2008Historias Delirantes
2010Entre piernasPaco
2014Lotoman 003El Boricua
2014Misterio's: Llamas de sueñosLeonardo Aguilar
2016Loki 7Rodrigo
2017Santiago ApóstolSantiago Apóstol
2022Valentino, Be Your Own Hero Or VillainFernando

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001Julián por la nocheHimselfPresenter and director
2002Mi conciencia y yoAlfonso
2004Apartamento 52HimselfPresenter and director
2004La caja de problemasGardenerTelevision film
2006Decisiones[citation needed]EfrainEpisode: "La rubia, la triguena & la morena"
2006–2007Por todo lo altoHalcón
2007–2008AcorraladaPancho "Pancholón"
2007Isla ParaisoArmando
2007Mi adorada MalenaMateo
2008; 2010–2013Nuestra Belleza LatinaHimselfGuest Judge Celebrity Guest (Season 9Season 10)
2008100 x 35HimselfPresenter and director
2008ValeriaDaniel Ferrari
2008Amor CompradoEsteban Rondero
2008Los BarrigaFrancesco Cézanne
2008GabrielDr. Bernardo Padrón"Perdóname padre porque he pecado" (Season 1, Episode 1) "Libranos de nuestros enemigos" (Season 1, Episode 2) "El último amanecer" (Season 1, Episode 10)
2009SortilegioUlises
2009ValientesLeo Soto
2010–2011Eva LunaLeonardo "Leo" ArisméndiMain cast
2011–2012La que no podía amarBruno ReyMain cast
2012¿Quién eres tú?Felipe EsquivelLead role
2013Los secretos de LucíaRobert NevilleMain cast
2014–2015Hasta el fin del mundoPatricio IturbideMain cast
2015—2024República DeportivaHimselfPresenter
2016Sueño de amorErnesto de la ColinaMain cast
2018–2019Por amar sin leyCarlos IbarraMain cast
2020Médicos, línea de vidaCarlos IbarraCameo
2021¿Qué le pasa a mi familia?Carlos Iturbide UrquidiMain cast
2022La herenciaPróspero Millán RicoRecurring role
2022–2023Siéntese quien puedaHimselfPresenter
2023El maleficioGerardoMain cast
2024La isla: desafío extremoHimselfContestant
2025El conquistadorHimselfHost
2026Tan cerca de ti, nace el amorMario Nolivos

Theater

  • 2000: Nueve semanas y media
  • 2000: Sexo, pudor y lagrimas
  • 2001: En pelotas: Papito
  • 2002: Los gallos salvajes: Luciano Miranda Junior
  • 2002: El cotorrito by the sea: Bugambilia
  • 2004: La princesa en el lago de los cisnes
  • 2005: Luminaria: Franz
  • 2003: Tarzan – Salvemos la selva: Tarzan
  • 2005: El crimen del Padre Amaro: Padre Amaro Viera
  • 2007: Descarados
  • 2008: ¿Por qué los hombre aman a las cabronas?: Jorge
  • 2013: Aquel tiempo de campeones: Phil Romano
  • 2015: Divorciemonos mi amor: Benigna "Benny"

Awards and nominations

YearAssociationCategoryTelenovelaResult
2010Premios People en EspañolBest Male RevelationSortilegioWon
2011Premios JuventudWhat a Hottie!Eva LunaNominated
Premios People En EspañolBest Male AntagonistWon
2012La que no podía amarNominated
2014Hasta El Fin Del MundoNominated
201735th TVyNovelas AwardsSueno De AmorNominated
201937th TVyNovelas AwardsPor amar sin leyNominated

Latino Wall Street Award, 2024 “Liderazgo Excepcional”

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