Julián Elías Gil Beltrán (born 13 June 1970) is an Argentine-born Puerto Rican actor, model, businessman and TV host.
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.
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 Year Title Role Notes2001 Marina John 2002 Más allá del límite Boxer 2004 La caja de problemas Gardener 2005 Fuego en el alma Millo 2006 El milagro de Coromoto Jaime 2008 Historias Delirantes 2010 Entre piernas Paco 2014 Lotoman 003 El Boricua 2014 Misterio's: Llamas de sueños Leonardo Aguilar 2016 Loki 7 Rodrigo 2017 Santiago Apóstol Santiago Apóstol 2022Valentino, Be Your Own Hero Or VillainFernando
Television Year Title Role Notes2001 Julián por la noche Himself Presenter and director2002 Mi conciencia y yoAlfonso 2004 Apartamento 52Himself Presenter and director2004 La caja de problemas Gardener Television film2006 Decisiones Efrain Episode: "La rubia, la triguena & la morena"2006–2007 Por todo lo altoHalcón 2007–2008 Acorralada Pancho "Pancholón" 2007 Isla Paraiso Armando 2007 Mi adorada Malena Mateo 2008; 2010–2013 Nuestra Belleza Latina Himself Guest Judge Celebrity Guest (Season 9 – Season 10)2008 100 x 35 Himself Presenter and director2008 Valeria Daniel Ferrari 2008 Amor Comprado Esteban Rondero2008 Los Barriga Francesco Cézanne 2008 Gabriel Dr. Bernardo Padrón 2009 Sortilegio Ulises 2009 Valientes Leo Soto 2010–2011 Eva Luna Leonardo "Leo" Arisméndi Main cast2011–2012 La que no podía amar Bruno Rey Main cast2012 ¿Quién eres tú? Felipe Esquivel Lead role2013 Los secretos de Lucía Robert Neville Main cast2014–2015 Hasta el fin del mundo Patricio Iturbide Main cast2015—2024 República DeportivaHimself Presenter2016 Sueño de amor Ernesto de la Colina Main cast2018–2019 Por amar sin ley Carlos Ibarra Main cast2020 Médicos, línea de vida Carlos Ibarra Cameo2021 ¿Qué le pasa a mi familia? Carlos Iturbide Urquidi Main cast2022 La herencia Próspero Millán Rico Recurring role2022–2023 Siéntese quien pueda Himself Presenter2023 El maleficio Gerardo Main cast2024 La isla: desafío extremo Himself Contestant2025 El conquistador Himself Host2026 Tan cerca de ti, nace el amor Mario 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 Year Association Category Telenovela Result 2010 Premios People en Español Best Male Revelation Sortilegio 2011 Premios Juventud What a Hottie! Eva Luna Premios People En Español Best Male Antagonist 2012 La que no podía amar2014Hasta El Fin Del Mundo201735th TVyNovelas AwardsSueno De Amor201937th TVyNovelas AwardsPor amar sin ley
Latino Wall Street Award, 2024 “Liderazgo Excepcional”
References
External links
Official site Biography of Julián Gil (en esmas.com) Miller Lite: Rivales at YouTube