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{{short description|American actor|bot=PearBOT 5}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Jesse Borrego
| name = Jesse Borrego
| image = Jesse Borrego Studies Script.jpg
| image = Jesse Borrego Studies Script.jpg
| caption = Borrego in 2009
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1962|8|1|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1962|8|1|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[San Antonio, Texas|San Antonio]], [[Texas]], [[United States]]
| birth_place = [[San Antonio, Texas|San Antonio]], Texas, U.S.
| yearsactive = 1984–present
| yearsactive = 1984–present
| occupation = Actor
| occupation = Actor
| spouse = Valeria Hernandez<br>(?–present) 1 child
| spouse = Valeria Hernandez
| children = 1
}}
}}
'''Jesse Borrego''' (born August 1, 1962 in [[San Antonio, Texas|San Antonio]]) is an [[People of the United States|American]] actor.
'''Jesse Borrego''' (born August 1, 1962) is an American actor best known for his roles as Cruz Candelaria in ''[[Blood In Blood Out]]'', Jesse V. Velasquez in ''[[Fame (1982 TV series)|Fame]]'', Gael Ortega in ''[[24 (TV series)|24]]'', and George King in ''[[Dexter (TV series)|Dexter]]''.
He is best known for his roles as Cruz Candelaria in ''[[Blood In Blood Out]]'', Jesse V. Valesquez in ''[[Fame (1982 TV series)|Fame]]'', Gael Ortega in ''[[24 (TV series)|24]]'', and recently as George King in ''[[Dexter (TV series)|Dexter]]''.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Jesse Borrego, a [[Mexican American]], was born in [[San Antonio, Texas|San Antonio]], [[Texas]], to Gloria Flores and Jesse Borrego Sr. an accordion player and singer of [[Conjunto]] Mexican Music. Jesse is the 2nd to the oldest of five children: Gloria Marina, James, Georgina, and Grace. As a youth Jesse often danced with his sister Marina entering & winning several dance contests. Borrego lived with his grandparents during his high school years. He considered going into the [[US Air Force]] to become a pilot but pursued an acting career instead because it came naturally to him. After graduating from [[Harlandale High School]], he attended [[University of the Incarnate Word]], studying theater and dance, and [[The California Institute of the Arts]] alongside actor [[Don Cheadle]] He earned a degree in Performance in 1984.<ref>{{Cite news | last = Jakle | first = Jeanne | title = Conexión : More than '24'; Jesse Borrego has big plans for Hollywood | newspaper = San Antonio Express-News | date = 17 June 2004}}</ref> About the same time, he attended an open audition for the TV Series ''[[Fame (1982 TV series)|Fame]]'' where he won the role of "Jesse Velasquez" for seasons 4, 5 and 6 from 1984-1987.
Jesse Borrego was born in [[San Antonio, Texas|San Antonio]], 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 [[US Air Force]] to become a pilot but pursued an acting career instead because it came naturally to him. After graduating from [[Harlandale High School]], he attended [[University of the Incarnate Word]],<ref name="mySA saldana"/> studying theater and dance, and [[The California Institute of the Arts]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2002 |title=Film Bios - Jesse Borrego |url=http://www.fameforever.com/series/bios-jesse.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020817150525/http://www.fameforever.com:80/fame/FilmBios/_jesse_.htm |archive-date=2002-08-17 |website=Fame Forever}}</ref> alongside actor [[Don Cheadle]]. He earned a degree in Performance in 1984.<ref name="fame forever">{{Cite news | last = Jakle | first = Jeanne | title = Conexión : More than '24'; Jesse Borrego has big plans for Hollywood | newspaper = San Antonio Express-News | date = 17 June 2004}}</ref> About the same time, he attended an open audition for the TV Series ''[[Fame (1982 TV series)|Fame]]'' where he won the role of "Jesse Velasquez" for seasons 4, 5 and 6 from 1984-1987.<ref name="fame forever"/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Borrego |first=Jesse |date=September 6, 2013 |title=Heart and Casa |url=https://www.pbs.org/latino-americans/en/blog/2013/09/06/heart-and-casa/index.html |access-date=2022-10-17 |website=PBS - Latino Americans Blog |language=en}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
He was a regular on the musical television series ''[[Fame (1982 TV 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 ''[[Blood In Blood Out]]'' portraying the role of Cruz Candelaria.
He was a regular on the musical television series ''[[Fame (1982 TV 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 ''[[Blood In Blood Out]]'' portraying the role of Cruz Candelaria.


Borrego appeared in productions at the [[Joseph Papp Public Theater|Joseph Papp Theatre]] in [[New York City]] and the [[Mark Taper Forum]] in [[Los Angeles]]. In addition to performing on stage and in films such as '' [[Mi Vida Loca]]'', ''[[Follow Me Home (1996 film)|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 [[16mm film|16mm]] short films: ''El Suendo de Simon'' [http://vimeo.com/4854918] (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 [[24 (season 3)|third season]] of ''[[24 (TV series)|24]]'' as [[Gael Ortega]] and the third season of ''[[Dexter (TV series)|Dexter]]'' as George King. In 2009, Borrego starred in the movie ''[[La Mission (film)|La Mission]]'' where he reunited with former ''Blood In Blood Out'' co-star [[Benjamin Bratt]].
Borrego appeared in productions at the [[Joseph Papp Public Theater|Joseph Papp Theatre]] in [[New York City]] and the [[Mark Taper Forum]] in [[Los Angeles]]. In addition to performing on stage and in films such as ''[[Mi Vida Loca]]'', ''[[Follow Me Home (1996 film)|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 [[16mm film|16mm]] short films: ''El Suendo de Simon'' (1993) by James Borrego and ''Flattime'' (1995) by [[Jimmy Santiago Baca]].{{citation needed|date=April 2020}} 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 [[24 (season 3)|third season]] of ''[[24 (TV series)|24]]'' as [[Gael Ortega]] and the third season of ''[[Dexter (TV series)|Dexter]]'' as George King. In 2009, Borrego starred in the movie ''[[La Mission (film)|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 (film)|Closer to Bottom]]''<ref name="mySA saldana">{{Cite web |last=Saldana |first=Hector |date=2018-08-01 |title=San Antonio Film Festival honors Jesse Borrego |url=https://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/article/San-Antonio-Film-Festival-honors-Jesse-Borrego-13121324.php |access-date=2022-10-17 |website=mySA |language=en-US}}</ref> which premiered at the inaugural [http://www.austinindiefest.com Austin Indie Fest] in November, 2017. The movie won an award for Best Made in Texas Feature Film.{{citation needed|date=April 2020}}


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
* ''[[New York Stories]]'' (1989) ~ Reuben Toro
* '' Spy Games'' (1991) ~ Sam
* '' Before The Storm'' (1991) TV movie
* '' City Of Passion'' (1993) short
* '' El Sueno De Simon'' (1993) short
* ''[[Mi Vida Loca]]'' (1993) ~ Juan Temido a.k.a. El Duran
* ''[[Blood In Blood Out]]'' (1993) ~ Cruz Candelaria
* ''[[I Like It Like That (film)|I Like It Like That]]'' (1994) ~ Alexis
* ''Tecumseh: The Last Warrior'' (1995) TV movie ~ Tecumseh
* ''Bienvenido Welcome'' (1995) ~Dario/Jijio
* ''Flattime'' (1995) short
* ''[[Dalva]]'' (1996) TV movie ~ Duane Stonehorse
* '' Pain Flower’' (1996) ~ Gus
* ''[[Lone Star (1996 film)|Lone Star]]'' (1996) ~ Danny
* ''[[Follow Me Home (film)|Follow Me Home]]'' (1996) indie ~Tudee
* ''[[The Maker (film)|The Maker]]'' (1997) indie ~ Felice A. Beato
* ''[[Con Air]]'' (1997) ~ Francisco Cindino
* ''[[Retroactive (film)|Retroactive]]'' (1997) ~ Jesse
* ''Veteranos'' (1998) ~ Santo
* ''Black'' (1998) ~ Jesus
* ''Bubba & Ike'' (1998) ~ Matador
* ''Liteweight'' (1998) ~ Sammy
* ''The Darkest Day'' (1999) TV movie ~ Jonathan
* ''A Lowrider Weekend'' (2000) video
* ''Hell Swarm'' (2000) TV movie ~ Darius
* ''Come and Take it Day'' (2001) ~ Jesse
* ''[[Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico]]'' (2003) video ~ Luis Otero
* ''The Maldonado Miracle'' (2003) TV movie ~ Hector Maldonado
* ''The Shadow Chaser'' (2003) short
* '' [[The New World (2005 film)|The New World]]'' (2005) ~ Pepaschicher
* '' The Bookie'' (2008) ~ Jesus
* '' Dream Healing''(2009) indie film ~ Marco
* ''[[La Mission (film)|La Mission]]'' (2009) ~ Rene
* ''[[Colombiana]]'' (2011) ~ Fabio Restrepo
* '' Wappo Vs the World '' (2013) short ~Jesse
* '' Mission Park/ aka Line of Duty''(2013) indie film ~Mr. Ramirez
* '' [[Go for Sisters]]'' (2013) indie film ~ Juan Calles
* '' Closer To Bottom'' (2014) indie film ~Thomas
* '' Duque'' (2014) indie film ~ Martin Duque
* '' Three Hundred Miles For Stephanie'' (2014/2015) TV movie ~ Alberto Rodriguez
* '' HOA Havoc'' (2014) indie film ~ costarring Daniel Baldwin
* '' The Untitled GW Project'' (2014) indie film ~ Agent Montoya


===Film===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 1989
| ''[[New York Stories]]''
| Reuben Toro
|
|-
| 1991
| ''Before the Storm''
| Sam
| TV movie
|-
|rowspan="2"| 1993
| ''[[Blood In Blood Out]]''
| Cruz Candelaria
|
|-
| {{lang|es|[[Mi Vida Loca]]}}
| Juan "El Duran" Temido
|
|-
|rowspan="2"| 1994
| ''[[I Like It Like That (film)|I Like It Like That]]''
| Alexis
|
|-
| ''Bienvenido Welcome''
| Dario/Jijio
|
|-
| 1995
| ''[[Tecumseh: The Last Warrior]]''
| [[Tecumseh]]
| TV movie
|-
|rowspan="3"| 1996
| ''[[Follow Me Home (film)|Follow Me Home]]''
| Tudee
|
|-
| ''[[Dalva]]''
| Duane Stonehorse
| TV movie
|-
| ''[[Lone Star (1996 film)|Lone Star]]''
| Danny
|
|-
|rowspan="3"| 1997
| ''[[Retroactive (film)|Retroactive]]''
| Jesse
|
|-
| ''[[Con Air]]''
| Francisco Cindino
|
|-
| ''[[The Maker (film)|The Maker]]''
| Felice A. Beato
|
|-
| 1998
| ''Veteranos''
| Santo
|
|-
| 1999
| ''The Darkest Day''
| Jonathan
| TV movie
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2000
| ''Hell Swarm''
| Darius
| TV movie
|-
| ''A Lowrider Spring Break En San Quilmas''
| Sonny Gutierrez
|
|-
| 2001
| ''Come and Take it Day''
| Jesse
|
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2003
| ''The Maldonado Miracle''
| Hector Maldonado
| TV movie
|-
| ''The Shadow Chaser''
| -
| Short
|-
| ''[[Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico]]''
| Luis Otero (voice)
| Video
|-
| 2005
| ''[[The New World (2005 film)|The New World]]''
| Pepaschicher
|
|-
| 2008
| ''The Bookie''
| Jesus
|
|-
| 2009
| ''[[La Mission (film)|La Mission]]''
| Rene
|
|-
| 2010
| ''Dream Healing''
| Marco
|
|-
| 2011
| ''[[Colombiana]]''
| Fabio Restrepo
|
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2013
| ''[[Mission Park (film)|Mission Park]]''
| Mr. Ramirez
|
|-
| ''[[Go for Sisters]]''
| Juan Calles
|
|-
| ''Wappo vs the World''
| Jesse
| Short
|-
| 2014
| ''Shut Out: A Baseball Film''
| Martin Duque
| Short
|-
|rowspan="4"| 2016
| ''Birth of a Killer''
| Lucas Father
| Short
|-
| ''Duqüe''
| Martin Duque
| Short
|-
| ''Gino's Wife''
| Agent Montoya
|
|-
| ''[[Dead Awake (2016 film)|Dead Awake]]''
| Dr. Hassan Davies
|
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2017
| ''Closer To Bottom''
| Thomas
|
|-
| ''The Dagger''
| -
| Short
|-
| 2018
| ''Colossal Youth''
| Mr. De La Vega
|
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2019
| ''Phoenix, Oregon''
| Carlos
|
|-
| ''The Margarita Man''
| Jimmy Martinez
|
|-
| ''Teenage Girl: Valerie's Holiday''
| Joe
|
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2020
| ''Limbo''
| CPS Investigator
|
|-
| ''Luminous''
| Lou
| Short
|-
| 2023
| ''Addicted to You''
| Papa Felipe
| Short
|}


;Television
===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
* '' 2014 '' [[From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series]] - Place of Dead Roads - sea.1 ep6 ~ TT Doorman
|-
* '' 2013 '' [[Burn Notice]] - Things Unseen - sea.7ep 10 - Nando
! Year
* '' 2011 '' [[Chaos (TV series)]] - Proof of Life - sea.1 ep3 -- Ernesto Salazar
! Title
* '' 2008 '' [[Dexter (TV series)|Dexter]] - Do You Take Dexter Morgan - sea3 ep12 - George King
! Role
* '' 2008 '' Dexter - I Had A Dream - sea3 ep11 - George King
! Notes
* '' 2008 '' Dexter - Go Your Own Way - sea3 ep10 - George King
|-
* '' 2008 '' Dexter - About Last Night - sea3 ep9 - George King
| 1984-87
* '' 2008 '' Dexter - The Damage A Man Can Do - sea3 ep8 - George King
| ''[[Fame (1982 TV series)|Fame]]''
* '' 2008 '' Dexter - The Lion Sleeps Tonight - sea3 ep7 - George King
| Jesse Velasquez
* '' 2008 '' [[ER (TV series)|ER]] - Believe The Unseen - sea14 ep12 - Javier
| Main Cast: Season 4-6
* '' 2008 '' [[Independent Lens]] - Writwriter - sea9ep 24 - voice
|-
* '' 2007 '' ER - Black Out - sea14 ep7 - Javier
| 1987
* '' 2007 '' ER - Gravity - sea14 ep4 - Javier
| ''[[The Bronx Zoo (TV series)|The Bronx Zoo]]''
* '' 2007 '' [[CSI Crime Scene Investigation]] - Lying Down With Dogs - sea8 ep10 - Felix Rodriguez
| Julio Gaspare
* '' 2006 '' [[CSI Miami]] - Free Fall - sea 4 ep20 - Nicholas Suero
| Episode: "Small Victories"
* '' 2005 '' [[Medical Investigation]] - Mission La Roca pt.2 - sea1 ep20 - Antonio Baracas
|-
* '' 2005 '' Medical Investigation - Mission La Roca pt.1 - sea1 ep19 - Antonio Baracas
| 1988
* '' 2005 '' Behind The Mask Of Zorro - documentary - Joaquin Murrieta
| ''[[Miami Vice]]''
* '' 2004 '' [[24 (TV series)]] - Day 3 - sea3 eps 15-17 - Gael Ortega
| Enrique 'Rique' Lorca-Mendez
* '' 2003 '' 24 - Day 3 - sea3 eps 1-11 - Gael Ortega
| Episode: "A Bullet For Crocket"
* '' 2002 '' [[American Family (2002 TV series)]] - Journey of Dreams pt.2 -sea1 ep21 - Shady
|-
* '' 2002 '' American Family - Journey of Dreams pt.1 - sea1 ep20 - Shady
|rowspan="2"| 1989
* '' 2002 '' What's New, Scooby Doo ? - 3-D Struction - sea1 ep2 - Luis Cepeda
| ''[[Miami Vice]]''
* '' 2001 '' [[Touched By An Angel]] - Mi Familia - sea7 ep11 - Tommy
| Octavio Escandero
* '' 2001 '' Happily Ever After Fairy Tales for Every Child - The Elves & The Shoemaker - sea2 ep24 - voice
| Episode: "Jack Of All Trades"
* '' 1999 '' [[Brimstone (TV series)]] - Lovers - sea1 ep9 - Paco Gomez
|-
* '' 1999 '' [[Magnificent Seven (TV series)]] - Love & Honor - sea2 ep3 - Don Paulo
| ''[[Married... with Children]]''
* '' 1998 '' [[The Hunger (TV series)]] TV Series - Plain Brown Envelope - sea1 ep19 - Jess
| Bruno
* '' 1997 '' [[Chicago Hope]] - The Sun Also Rises - sea3 ep19 - Michael Waters
| Episode: "Can't Dance Don't Ask"
* '' 1997 '' ER - Ambush - sea4 ep1 - HIV Patient
|-
* '' 1995 '' 500 Nations vol.2 - Mexico The Rise & Fall Of The Aztecs - voice
| 1990
* '' 1991 '' [[China Beach]] - 100 Klicks Out - sea4 ep1 - Hector
| ''[[Midnight Caller]]''
* '' 1991 '' [[Under Cover (TV series)]] - Sacrifices - sea1 ep3 - Sam Hamadi
| Carlos Mendez
* '' 1990 '' [[Midnight Caller]] - Kid Salinas - sea2 ep14 - Carlos Mendez
| Episode: "Kid Salinas"
* '' 1989 '' [[Married... with Children]] - Can't Dance Don't Ask - sea3 ep13 - Bruno
|-
* '' 1988 '' [[Miami Vice]] - A Bullet For Crocket - sea4 ep19 - Enrique Lorca Mendez
|rowspan="2"| 1991
* '' 1987 '' Miami Vice - Jack Of All Trades - sea5 ep12 - Octavio
| ''[[Under Cover (1991 TV series)|Under Cover]]''
* '' 1987 '' [[The Bronx Zoo (TV series)]] - Small Victories - sea1 ep3 - Julio Gaspare
| Sam
* '' 1987 - 1986 '' [[Fame (1982 TV series)]] - season 6 - 24 episodes - Jesse Velasquez
| Episode: "Sacrifices"
* '' 1986 - 1985 '' Fame - season 5 - 24 episodes - Jesse Velasquez
|-
* '' 1985 - 1984 '' Fame - season 4 - 25 episodes - Jesse Velasquez
| ''[[China Beach]]''
| Hector
| Episode: "100 Klicks Out"
|-
|rowspan="3"| 1997
| ''[[Chicago Hope]]''
| Michael Waters
| Episode: "The Sun Also Rises"
|-
| ''[[ER (TV series)|ER]]''
| HIV-Positive Patient
| Episode: "Ambush"
|-
| ''[[Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child]]''
| Tanatiuh the Fierce (voice)
| Episode: "The Elves and the Shoemaker"
|-
| 1998
| ''[[The Hunger (TV series)|The Hunger]]''
| Jess
| Episode: "Plain Brown Envelope"
|-
|rowspan="2"| 1999
| ''[[Brimstone (TV series)|Brimstone]]''
| Paco Gomez
| Episode: "Lovers"
|-
| ''[[Magnificent Seven (TV series)|Magnificent Seven]]''
| Don Paulo Monterro
| Episode: "Love & Honor"
|-
| 2001
| ''[[Touched By An Angel]]''
| Tommy Hernandez
| Episode: "Mi Familia"
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2002
| ''[[Animated Tales of the World]]''
| Sanchez (voice)
| Episode: "John Henry: The Steel Driving Man"
|-
| ''[[What's New, Scooby-Doo?]]''
| Luis Cepeda (voice)
| Episode: "3-D Struction"
|-
| 2003-04
| ''[[24 (TV series)|24]]''
| Gael Ortega
| Recurring Cast: [[24 season 3|Season 3]]
|-
| 2005
| ''[[Medical Investigation]]''
| Antonio Baracas
| Episode: "Mission La Roca: Part 1 & 2"
|-
| 2006
| ''[[CSI Miami]]''
| Nicholas Suero
| Episode: "Free Fall"
|-
| 2007
| ''[[CSI Crime Scene Investigation]]''
| Felix Rodriguez
| Episode: "Lying Down with Dogs"
|-
| 2007-08
| ''[[ER (TV series)|ER]]''
| Javier
| Recurring Cast: [[ER season 14|Season 14]]
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2008
| ''[[Dexter (TV series)|Dexter]]''
| George King
| Recurring Cast: [[Dexter season 3|Season 3]]
|-
| ''[[Independent Lens]]''
| Fred Cruz (voice)
| Episode: "Writ Writer"
|-
| 2011
| ''[[Chaos (TV series)|Chaos]]''
| Ernesto Salazar
| Episode: "Proof of Life"
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Burn Notice]]''
| Nando
| Episode: "Things Unseen"
|-
| 2014
| ''[[From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series]]''
| T.T. Doorman
| Recurring Cast: Season 1
|-
| 2015
| ''[[American Crime (TV series)|American Crime]]''
| Oscar
| Recurring Cast: Season 1
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Good Behavior (TV series)|Good Behavior]]''
| David
| Episode: "The Ballad of Little Santino"
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Fear the Walking Dead]]''
| Efraín Morales
| Recurring Cast: [[Fear the Walking Dead season 3|Season 3]]
|-
| 2020
| ''[[Vida (TV series)|Vida]]''
| Victor
| Recurring Cast: Season 3
|}


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
2.Conjunto Borrego bid farewell to Salute-The Music Beat
posted 7-20-2012
blog mysanantonio.com/TheMusicBeat

3.Jesse Borrego-Fame Forever/Kids From Fame
www.fameforever.com/series/bios-jesse.php

4.Where are they now - Back to School
Fame forever.com

5.Heart and Casa posted Sept 6,2013
Blog /Latino Americans/PBS
www.pbs.org/Latinos Americans

6.Actor Jesse Borrego, Guest co-host !!/ Kens5.com San Antonio
www.kens5.com
Great Day San Antonio Show


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


==External links==
==External links==
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Latest revision as of 12:31, 4 August 2024

Jesse Borrego
Borrego in 2009
Born (1962-08-01) August 1, 1962 (age 62)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1984–present
SpouseValeria Hernandez
Children1

Jesse Borrego (born August 1, 1962) is an American actor best known for his roles as Cruz Candelaria in Blood In Blood Out, Jesse V. Velasquez in Fame, Gael Ortega in 24, and George King in Dexter.

Early life

[edit]

Jesse Borrego was born in San Antonio, 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 US Air Force to become a pilot but pursued an acting career instead because it came naturally to him. After graduating from Harlandale High School, he attended University of the Incarnate Word,[1] studying theater and dance, and The California Institute of the Arts[2] alongside actor Don Cheadle. He earned a degree in Performance in 1984.[3] 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.[3][4]

Career

[edit]

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 Blood In Blood Out portraying the role of Cruz Candelaria.

Borrego appeared in productions at the Joseph Papp Theatre in New York City and the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. 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 16mm short films: El Suendo de Simon (1993) by James Borrego and Flattime (1995) by Jimmy Santiago Baca.[citation needed] 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 Gael Ortega and the third season of Dexter 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[1] which premiered at the inaugural Austin Indie Fest in November, 2017. The movie won an award for Best Made in Texas Feature Film.[citation needed]

Filmography

[edit]

Film

[edit]
Year Title Role Notes
1989 New York Stories Reuben Toro
1991 Before the Storm Sam TV movie
1993 Blood In Blood Out Cruz Candelaria
Mi Vida Loca Juan "El Duran" Temido
1994 I Like It Like That Alexis
Bienvenido Welcome Dario/Jijio
1995 Tecumseh: The Last Warrior Tecumseh TV movie
1996 Follow Me Home Tudee
Dalva Duane Stonehorse TV movie
Lone Star Danny
1997 Retroactive Jesse
Con Air Francisco Cindino
The Maker Felice A. Beato
1998 Veteranos Santo
1999 The Darkest Day Jonathan TV movie
2000 Hell Swarm Darius TV movie
A Lowrider Spring Break En San Quilmas Sonny Gutierrez
2001 Come and Take it Day Jesse
2003 The Maldonado Miracle Hector Maldonado TV movie
The Shadow Chaser - Short
Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico Luis Otero (voice) Video
2005 The New World Pepaschicher
2008 The Bookie Jesus
2009 La Mission Rene
2010 Dream Healing Marco
2011 Colombiana Fabio Restrepo
2013 Mission Park Mr. Ramirez
Go for Sisters Juan Calles
Wappo vs the World Jesse Short
2014 Shut Out: A Baseball Film Martin Duque Short
2016 Birth of a Killer Lucas Father Short
Duqüe Martin Duque Short
Gino's Wife Agent Montoya
Dead Awake Dr. Hassan Davies
2017 Closer To Bottom Thomas
The Dagger - Short
2018 Colossal Youth Mr. De La Vega
2019 Phoenix, Oregon Carlos
The Margarita Man Jimmy Martinez
Teenage Girl: Valerie's Holiday Joe
2020 Limbo CPS Investigator
Luminous Lou Short
2023 Addicted to You Papa Felipe Short

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1984-87 Fame Jesse Velasquez Main Cast: Season 4-6
1987 The Bronx Zoo Julio Gaspare Episode: "Small Victories"
1988 Miami Vice Enrique 'Rique' Lorca-Mendez Episode: "A Bullet For Crocket"
1989 Miami Vice Octavio Escandero Episode: "Jack Of All Trades"
Married... with Children Bruno Episode: "Can't Dance Don't Ask"
1990 Midnight Caller Carlos Mendez Episode: "Kid Salinas"
1991 Under Cover Sam Episode: "Sacrifices"
China Beach Hector Episode: "100 Klicks Out"
1997 Chicago Hope Michael Waters Episode: "The Sun Also Rises"
ER HIV-Positive Patient Episode: "Ambush"
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child Tanatiuh the Fierce (voice) Episode: "The Elves and the Shoemaker"
1998 The Hunger Jess Episode: "Plain Brown Envelope"
1999 Brimstone Paco Gomez Episode: "Lovers"
Magnificent Seven Don Paulo Monterro Episode: "Love & Honor"
2001 Touched By An Angel Tommy Hernandez Episode: "Mi Familia"
2002 Animated Tales of the World Sanchez (voice) Episode: "John Henry: The Steel Driving Man"
What's New, Scooby-Doo? Luis Cepeda (voice) Episode: "3-D Struction"
2003-04 24 Gael Ortega Recurring Cast: Season 3
2005 Medical Investigation Antonio Baracas Episode: "Mission La Roca: Part 1 & 2"
2006 CSI Miami Nicholas Suero Episode: "Free Fall"
2007 CSI Crime Scene Investigation Felix Rodriguez Episode: "Lying Down with Dogs"
2007-08 ER Javier Recurring Cast: Season 14
2008 Dexter George King Recurring Cast: Season 3
Independent Lens Fred Cruz (voice) Episode: "Writ Writer"
2011 Chaos Ernesto Salazar Episode: "Proof of Life"
2013 Burn Notice Nando Episode: "Things Unseen"
2014 From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series T.T. Doorman Recurring Cast: Season 1
2015 American Crime Oscar Recurring Cast: Season 1
2016 Good Behavior David Episode: "The Ballad of Little Santino"
2017 Fear the Walking Dead Efraín Morales Recurring Cast: Season 3
2020 Vida Victor Recurring Cast: Season 3

References

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  1. ^ a b Saldana, Hector (2018-08-01). "San Antonio Film Festival honors Jesse Borrego". mySA. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
  2. ^ "Film Bios - Jesse Borrego". Fame Forever. 2002. Archived from the original on 2002-08-17.
  3. ^ a b Jakle, Jeanne (17 June 2004). "Conexión : More than '24'; Jesse Borrego has big plans for Hollywood". San Antonio Express-News.
  4. ^ Borrego, Jesse (September 6, 2013). "Heart and Casa". PBS - Latino Americans Blog. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
  • 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
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