Ricardo Chavira is a talented actor who has gained fame thanks to the rating series Desperate Housewives. In this television project, he embodied the image of businessman Carlos Solis, a loving spouse Gabriel. Ricardo can be seen in other popular series, for example, he starred in the Military Law Service, Philadelphia, Defective Detective, New York Police, Castle. What is the story of the star?
Ricardo Chavira: the beginning of the road
The performer of the role of Carlos Solis was born in Texas, it happened in September 1971. The first years of his life passed in San Antonio, where his parents settled before the birth of their son. Ricardo Chavira was born in a family that was not related to the art world. Among the ancestors of the actor are Irish, Mexicans, Germans.
Ricardo showed interest in the acting profession as a child. He enjoyed participating in school performances, enjoying the applause of the audience. Chavira decided to continue his education at the University of San Diego, where he received a master's degree in art.
First roles
Ricardo Chavira began his path to fame with episodic and secondary roles. At the beginning of his career, the actor appeared in rating television projects, a list of which is given below.
- "NYPD."
- "Women's team."
- "Military legal service."
- "The customer is always dead."
- "Philadelphia".
- "24 hours".
- "George Lopez."
- "Defective detective."
- "Clan".
Finest hour
In what year did he become a star of Ricardo Chavira? His biography indicates that this happened in 2004. It was then that the series “Desperate Housewives” was presented to the audience’s court, winning the hearts of thousands of spectators. The television project tells the story of four housewife friends who regularly come together in order to gossip to the full. Girls are unlike each other, they are united only by a love of adventure, including dangerous ones.
One of them is Gabrielle, a former fashion model. A few years ago, the girl left a successful career in the fashion world and married a wealthy businessman Carlos Solis, flattered by his money. Gradually, Gabrielle began to realize that she needed not wealth, but true love. From boredom and lack of emotions, she decided to have an affair with a high school student who works as a gardener. The heroine is desperately trying to hide her betrayal from others, and especially from her husband. However, it is becoming harder and harder for her to do this.
Ricardo in "Desperate Housewives" got the role of Carlos Solis, a cheated spouse. His story aroused sympathy among thousands of spectators, because the hero sincerely loves a capricious and eccentric wife, who edifies his horns while he makes money. The development of relations between Carlos and Gabriel is interesting to watch, as this couple constantly presents surprises.
Films
Of course, not only in the series Ricardo Chavira is removed. Films with the actor also come out from time to time. One of his first major accomplishments was John Lee Hancock’s vivid role in Fort Alamo. The picture tells the story of a grand battle in which the rebel troops of American settlers clashed with the forces of the Mexican army.
In what other films can you see a talented actor? The list of film projects in which Chavira managed to light up by the age of 46 is given below.
- "Fort Alamo."
- "Empire of Chris Troyano."
- "Afghan".
- "Play fair."
- "Days of Anger."
- "The salvation of God."
- "Don't let me drown."
- "In pursuit of the three thousandth."
- "Piranha 3D."
- "Be Charlie."
Family Children
Personal life is a topic that actor Ricardo Chavira does not like to discuss with reporters. It is known that a girl named Marsey, who has nothing to do with the world of dramatic art, became his chosen one. The lovers celebrated their wedding in 2007, before that they had lived together for about 18 years. The ceremony was modest, only relatives and close friends received invitations. Spouses have been together for many years, their names do not appear in any scandals and gossip. Therefore, it is safe to say that Ricardo has found family happiness.
In 2003, Marcea gave the actor a son, the boy was named Thomas. Chavir considers the birth of the heir to be the main gift that fate gave him. In 2008, the daughter was born to the actor, for the girl, the parents chose the name Belen Elizabeth. Ricardo is an exemplary father, pays maximum attention to raising children. Interestingly, Chavira hopes that his son and daughter will not follow in his footsteps. He dreams that they would prefer professions that are not related to the world of cinema.
Interesting fact
Ricardo is a person who is always ready to help those who really need her. The actor is actively involved in charity work, for many years now he is a member of the Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The choice of the “Desperate Housewives” star is due to the fact that many years ago his mother died of breast cancer. Chavira also collaborates with other charitable organizations that he prefers not to advertise.