Roberto Aguire (born 1988) is a Mexican actor and producer. His first major film role was in the 2012 film '' Struck by Lightning'', in which he played the character of Emillio. In 2014, he starred opposite

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as a troubled young street hustler named Leo in the film ''

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Personal life

Aguire was born in

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to Mexican parents and was subsequently raised in

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before going on to study at

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and

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. While at NYU, Aguire was roommates with fellow actor Ritesh Rajan. As of 2013, he resides in Los Angeles.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Aguire, Roberto Living people Male actors from Geneva Tisch School of the Arts alumni Swiss male film actors 21st-century Mexican male actors 1988 births Mexican male film actors Mexican male television actors Male actors from Mexico City Mexican emigrants to Switzerland Mexican expatriate male actors in the United States