Jesse Borrego (born August 1, 1962) is an American actor best known for his roles as Cruz Candelaria in ''

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'', Jesse V. Velasquez in '' Fame'', Gael Ortega in '' 24'', and George King in ''

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Early life

Jesse Borrego was born in

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, Texas, to Gloria Flores and Jesse Borrego Sr., an accordion player and singer of conjunto Mexican music. Jesse is the second oldest of five children: Gloria Marina, James, Georgina, and Grace. As a youth Jesse often danced with his sister Marina entering and winning several dance contests. Borrego lived with his grandparents during his high school years. He considered going into the

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to become a pilot but pursued an acting career instead because it came naturally to him. After graduating from Harlandale High School, he attended

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, studying theater and dance, and The California Institute of the Arts alongside actor

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. He earned a degree in Performance in 1984. About the same time, he attended an open audition for the TV Series '' Fame'' where he won the role of "Jesse Velasquez" for seasons 4, 5 and 6 from 1984-1987.

Career

He was a regular on the musical television series '' Fame'' for the show's final three seasons from 1984-1987. He appeared on '' Married... with Children'' as Bruno in the episode " Can't Dance, Don't Ask Me" (1989). He is well-remembered for his performance in the film ''

'' portraying the role of Cruz Candelaria. Borrego appeared in productions at the Joseph Papp Theatre in

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and the

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. In addition to performing on stage and in films such as '' Mi Vida Loca'', '' Follow Me Home'', '' New York Stories'', and '' Con Air'', he began Lupita Productions in 1990. He has produced theatrical productions and concerts as well as two

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short films: ''El Suendo de Simon'' (1993) by James Borrego and ''Flattime'' (1995) by Jimmy Santiago Baca. He also played role of an original gangster on DarkRoom Familia's "Veteranos" in 1999. Borrego is a member of the theatre group "Tribal Players." He is well known for his recurring roles on the third season of '' 24'' as

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and the third season of ''

'' as George King. In 2009, Borrego starred in the movie '' La Mission'' where he reunited with former ''Blood In Blood Out'' co-star Benjamin Bratt. Borrego has also had his hand in directing. Borrego directed the no-budget indie film titled '' Closer to Bottom'' which premiered at the inaugura
Austin Indie Fest
in November, 2017. The movie won an award for Best Made in Texas Feature Film.

Filmography

Film

* 1989 '' New York Stories'' as Reuben Toro * 1991 ''Spy Games'' as Sam * 1991 ''Before the Storm'' (TV movie) * 1993 ''City of Passion'' (short) * 1993 short * 1993 as Juan "El Duran" Temido * 1993 ''

'' as Cruz Candelaria * 1994 '' I Like It Like That'' as Alexis * 1995 ''Tecumseh: The Last Warrior'' (TV movie) as

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* 1995 ''Bienvenido Welcome'' as Dario / Jijio * 1995 ''Flattime'' (short) * 1996 ''

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'' (TV movie) as Duane Stonehorse * 1996 ''Pain Flower'' as Gus * 1996 '' Lone Star'' as Danny * 1996 '' Follow Me Home'' (indie film) as Tudee * 1997 '' The Maker'' (indie film) as Felice A. Beato * 1997 '' Con Air'' as Francisco Cindino * 1997 '' Retroactive'' as Jesse * 1998 ''Veteranos'' as Santo * 1998 ''Black'' as Jesus * 1998 ''Bubba & Ike'' as The Matador * 1998 ''Liteweight'' as Sammy * 1999 ''The Darkest Day'' (TV movie) as Jonathan * 2000 ''A Lowrider Weekend'' (video) * 2000 ''Hell Swarm'' (TV movie) as Darius * 2001 ''Come and Take it Day'' as Jesse * 2003 ''

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'' (video) as Luis Otero * 2003 ''The Maldonado Miracle'' (TV movie) as Hector Maldonado * 2003 ''The Shadow Chaser'' (short) * 2005 '' The New World'' as Pepaschicher * 2008 ''The Bookie'' as Jesus * 2009 ''Dream Healing'' (indie film) as Marco * 2009 '' La Mission'' as Rene * 2011 ''

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'' as Fabio Restrepo * 2013 ''Wappo vs the World'' (short) as Jesse * 2013 '' Mission Park'' (indie film) as Mr. Ramirez * 2013 ''

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'' (indie film) as Juan Calles * 2014 ''Closer To Bottom'' (indie film) as Thomas * 2014 ''Duque'' (indie film) as Martin Duque * 2014 ''Three Hundred Miles For Stephanie'' (TV movie) as Alberto Rodriguez * 2014 ''HOA Havoc'' (indie film) costarring Daniel Baldwin * 2014 ''The Untitled GW Project'' (indie film) as Agent Montoya

Television

* 1984-1987 '' Fame (1982 TV series)'' - seasons 4-6 as Jesse Velasquez * 1987 ''Miami Vice'' - Jack Of All Trades - sea5 ep12 as Octavio * 1987 '' The Bronx Zoo (TV series)'' - Small Victories - sea1 ep3 as Julio Gaspare * 1988 ''

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'' - A Bullet For Crocket - sea4 ep19 as Enrique Lorca Mendez * 1989 '' Married... with Children'' - Can't Dance Don't Ask - sea3 ep13 as Bruno * 1990 ''

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'' - Kid Salinas - sea2 ep14 as Carlos Mendez * 1991 ''

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'' - 100 Klicks Out - sea4 ep1 as Hector * 1991 '' Under Cover (TV series)'' - Sacrifices - sea1 ep3 as Sam Hamadi * 1995 ''500 Nations vol.2'' - Mexico The Rise & Fall Of The Aztecs as voice * 1997 ''

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'' - The Sun Also Rises - sea3 ep19 as Michael Waters * 1997 ''ER'' - Ambush - sea4 ep1 as HIV Patient * 1998 ''

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'' TV Series - Plain Brown Envelope - sea1 ep19 as Jess * 1999 ''

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'' - Lovers - sea1 ep9 as Paco Gomez * 1999 ''

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'' - Love & Honor - sea2 ep3 as Don Paulo * 2001 '' Touched By An Angel'' - Mi Familia - sea7 ep11 as Tommy * 2001 ''Happily Ever After Fairy Tales for Every Child'' - The Elves & The Shoemaker - sea2 ep24 as voice * 2002 ''American Family'' - Journey of Dreams pt.1 - sea1 ep20 as Shady * 2002 '' What's New, Scooby-Doo?'' - 3-D Struction - sea1 ep2 as Luis Cepeda * 2003 ''24'' - Day 3 - sea3 eps 1-11 as Gael Ortega * 2002 '' American Family (2002 TV series)'' - Journey of Dreams pt.2 -sea1 ep21 as Shady * 2004 ''

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'' - Day 3 - sea3 eps 15-17 as Gael Ortega * 2005 '' Medical Investigation'' - Mission La Roca pt.2 - sea1 ep20 as Antonio Baracas * 2005 ''Medical Investigation'' - Mission La Roca pt.1 - sea1 ep19 as Antonio Baracas * 2005 ''Behind The Mask Of Zorro'' - documentary as Joaquin Murrieta * 2006 ''

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'' - Free Fall - sea 4 ep20 as Nicholas Suero * 2007 ''ER'' - Black Out - sea14 ep7 as Javier * 2007 ''ER'' - Gravity - sea14 ep4 as Javier * 2007 '' CSI Crime Scene Investigation'' - Lying Down With Dogs - sea8 ep10 as Felix Rodriguez * 2008 ''

'' - Do You Take Dexter Morgan - sea3 ep12 as George "The Skinner" King / Captain Jorge "El Fierro" Orozco * 2008 ''Dexter'' - I Had A Dream - sea3 ep11 - George King * 2008 ''Dexter'' - Go Your Own Way - sea3 ep10 as George King * 2008 ''Dexter'' - About Last Night - sea3 ep9 as George King * 2008 ''Dexter'' - The Damage A Man Can Do - sea3 ep8 - George King * 2008 ''Dexter'' - The Lion Sleeps Tonight - sea3 ep7 as George King * 2008 '' ER'' - Believe The Unseen - sea14 ep12 as Javier * 2008 ''

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'' - Writwriter - sea9ep 24 as voice * 2011 ''

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'' - Proof of Life - sea.1 ep3 as Ernesto Salazar * 2013 ''

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'' - Things Unseen - sea.7ep 10 as Nando * 2014 '' From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series'' - Place of Dead Roads - sea.1 ep6 as T.T. Doorman * 2017 '' Fear the Walking Dead'' Season 3 as Efraín * 2020 '' Vida'' - Episode 19 as Victor

References

* Conjunto Borrego bid farewell to Salute-The Music Beat posted 7-20-2012 blog mysanantonio.com/TheMusicBeat * Where are they now - Back to School Fame forever.com * Actor Jesse Borrego, Guest co-host !!/ Kens5.com San Antonio www.kens5.com Great Day San Antonio Show

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Borrego, Jesse 1962 births Living people American male film actors American male stage actors American male television actors American male voice actors University of the Incarnate Word alumni 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors American male actors of Mexican descent Hispanic and Latino American male actors Harlandale High School alumni