Luis Gerardo Méndez

One of Mexico’s biggest stars, Luis Gerardo Méndez is best known for playing the lead role and executive producing Netflix’s first Spanish-language original comedy series CLUB DE CUERVOS.

Luis stars in the limited series WHO KILLED HIM? (QUIÉN LO MATO) for Amazon.

He can next be seen opposite Elizabeth Banks, Nathan Fillion and Lewis Pullman in the feature film SKINCARE.

Luis made his directing debut with the Netflix film TECHNOBOYS, which he co-directed with Gerardo Gatica. Luis also plays a starring role in the film, which was produced by his production company Cine Vaquero.

He also starred in the limited series THE RESORT (Peacock), created by Andy Siarra, opposite Cristin Milioti, William Jackson Harper and Skyler Gisondo.

He also played a lead role in NARCOS: MEXICO (S3) (Netflix) as troubled Mexican police officer 'Victor Tapia', to critical and rave reviews.

Luis starred in Juan Jose Campanella's thriller LOS ENVIADOS (THE ENVOYS) for Paramount Plus opposite MIguel Angel Silvestre for two seasons.

Luis also starred in the titular role in the Netflix limited series BELASCOARAN. Set in the 70s, the series is based on the detective novels created by Paco Ignacio Taibo II.

He was also featured in the Netflix feature ME TIME opposite Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg.

Luis crossed over to the American market in groundbreaking fashion - starring in the Netflix original feature MURDER MYSTERY opposite Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. The film had the most watched original film opening in Netflix history, viewed by nearly 31 million households in its first three days. Luis was then seen in the Sony feature film CHARLIE'S ANGELS, directed by Elizabeth Banks and starring Kristen Stewart. These projects marked Luis’ entrance into the US marketplace with English speaking roles.

Luis executive produced and filmed the lead role in the Focus Films feature comedy, HALF BROTHERS (dir. Luke Greenfield). The film was inspired by events that occurred in his life, and was his first English speaking lead role in a film.

In Mexico, Luis has starred in a slew of successful films including CANTINFLAS and Gaz Alazraki’s NOSOTROS LOS NOBLES (THE NOBLE FAMILY), which has become the 2nd most successful film of all time at the Mexican box office, and has garnered Luis critical attention. Luis also starred in BAYONETA for Netflix, in which he received an Ariel Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance.