África Ivonne Lechuga Zavala (; born 12 August 1985 in

Mexico City Mexico City is the capital city, capital and List of cities in Mexico, largest city of Mexico, as well as the List of North American cities by population, most populous city in North America. It is one of the most important cultural and finan ...

) is a Mexican actress.

Biography

2000s

Graduated from the CEA of Televisa, she began her career at age 21 starring in the telenovela '' Peregrina'' next to

Eduardo Capetillo Eduardo Capetillo Vázquez (born April 13, 1970) is a Mexican actor and singer. Life He was born in Mexico City, Mexico. He belongs to the Capetillo family, who have a long tradition of being bullfighters. While still very young, he particip ...

. Later in 2006, she starred in the telenovela ''

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'' alongside

José Ron Édgar José Ron Vásquez (born August 6, 1981), is a Mexican television actor best known for his roles in telenovelas such as '' Juro que te amo'', '' Los exitosos Pérez'', ''La que no podía amar'', '' La mujer del Vendaval'' and '' Muchac ...

and Jessica Coch. In 2008 she obtained a starring role in the telenovela '' Cuidado con el ángel'' as Elsa Maldonado San Román, cousin of the protagonist of the telenovela, sharing credits with

Maite Perroni Maite Perroni Beorlegui (born 9 March 1983) is a Mexican actress, singer, songwriter and producer. She gained international fame in 2004 after starring in the Mexican youth telenovela ''Rebelde'', which launched the pop-rock and Latin Grammy-nom ...

. In 2009, she received another starring role and traveled to

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to record the telenovela '' Los Exitosos Pérez'' alongside Ludwika Paleta and

Jaime Camil Jaime Federico Said Camil de Saldanha da Gama (born 22 July 1973) is a Mexican actor, singer and television personality. He is best known for his roles as Fernando Mendiola in '' La Fea Más Bella'' and Rogelio de la Vega in '' Jane the Virgin' ...

2010s

In 2010 she was selected to be one of the six protagonists in the telenovela '' Para Volver a amar'' beside Rebecca Jones,

Nailea Norvind Nailea Norvind (born 16 February 1970) is a Mexican theater, television and film actress. She is best known for her role as Leonor in the telenovela ''Quinceañera'', as well as appeared in the critically acclaimed 1987 film '' Gaby: A True Sto ...

, Alejandra Barros, Sophie Alexander and

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. In 2011 she starred in the telenovela '' Amorcito Corazón'' next to

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and

Daniel Arenas Daniel Arenas Consuegra (born March 30, 1979) is a Colombian- Mexican actor. He became known for participating in the reality show ''Protagonistas De Nuestra Tele'' in 2002 and becoming the finalist. He has worked on both Colombian television ...

. In July 2012 the producer

José Alberto Castro José Alberto Castro (born José Alberto Sáinz Castro, 31 May 1963) is a Mexican producer and director. Biography He is the brother of actresses Verónica Castro, Beatriz Castro, telenovela producer Fausto Gerardo Sáinz, and the uncle of Mex ...

confirmed that África Zavala would be the star of his telenovela '' Corona de lágrimas'' next to

Victoria Ruffo María Victoria Eugenia Guadalupe Martínez del Río Moreno-Ruffo (born May 31, 1962) better known as Victoria Ruffo is a Mexican actress notable for her roles in telenovelas. Biography 1980s Ruffo began her acting career in 1980, starrin ...

. In 2014 she starred in

's '' La malquerida'' alongside

Ariadne Díaz Ariadne Díaz (; (born Ariadne Rosales Díaz) (Born August 17, 1986, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico) is a Mexican actress and former model. Biography Díaz was born on August 17, 1986, in Guadalajara, Jalisco. She is of Spanish and French de ...

and

Alberto Estrella Alberto Estrella (born Alberto Rodríguez Estrella, 23 September 1962) is a Mexican actor. He has appeared in over 90 films and television shows since 1986. Biography Estrella was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He starred in the film '' ...

. In 2015 she starred in the telenovela '' Amores con trampa'' alongside Itatí Cantoral,

Eduardo Yáñez Eduardo Yáñez Luévano (; born September 25, 1960) is a Mexican actor. Early life Yáñez was born in Mexico City. He lived with his mother, and has never met his father. Career Producer Ernesto Alonso saw Yáñez's potential and gave him ...

and

Ernesto Laguardia Ernesto Laguardia (; born October 5, 1959) is a Mexican actor known for his performances in Mexican telenovelas. Biography Laguardia was born in Mexico City and modeled in elementary school. His work eventually led him to temporary contracts wi ...

Filmography

Awards and nominations

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References

External links

África Zavala biography
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