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Don't you just love telenovelas? You know, Spanish-language soap operas! We feel that there's definitely more to them than the crazy drama, over-the-top storylines and exotic locations which grab our attention. But it's really the hot, sexy studs and beauty queens that keep us glued to our screens.

We thought you might be curious to know who the hottest new Latino telenovela stars are, so get ready to meet the new generation of telenovela talent.

Name:
Ariadne Diaz
Date of Birth:
August 17, 1986
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Her?
In 2007, she made her debut as one of the lead girls in the remake 'Muchachitas como tu' (Girls Like You). She was most recently seen in 'Manana es para siempre' (Tomorrow is Forever) as the always-suffering Aurora.

Name:
William Levy
Date of Birth:
August 29, 1980
Country of Origin:
Cuba

Where Have We Seen Him?
His first telenovelas were 'Olvidarte jamas' (Never Forget You), 'Mi vida eres tu' (You're My Life) and 'Acorralada' (Cornered). In 2007, he relocates to Mexico to act in 'Pasion' and then he landed his first lead in 'Cuidado con el angel'. Last year, he starred in 'Sortilegio'. Undoubtedly, one of the busiest and most talked about telenovela stars these days.

Name:
Maite Perroni
Date of Birth:
March 9, 1983
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Her?
She made her acting debut in the huge smash 'Rebelde', the telenovela that also made her a singing sensation with the music group RBD. Since then, the fan favorite has also starred in 'Cuidado con el angel' (Look out for the Angel) and 'Mi Pecado' (My Sin).

Name:
Jencarlos Canela
Date of Birth:
April 21st, 1988
Country of Origin:
U.S.A.

Where Have We Seen Him?
The Cuban-American has acted in 'Pecados Ajenos' (Other People's Sins), 'Dona Barbara' and his first starring role in 'Mas sabe el diablo'. He also recently started a very successful singing career.

Name:
Angelique Boyer
Date of Birth:
July 4th, 1988
Country of Origin:
France

Where Have We Seen Her?
She hasn't scored a leading role yet, but she's impressed with her roles in 'Rebelde', 'Muchachitas como tu', 'Alma de Hierro' and her current role as a gypsy in the remake of 'Corazon Salvaje' (Wild Heart).

Name:
Roberto Manrique
Date of Birth:
April 23rd, 1979
Country of Origin:
Ecuador

Where Have We Seen Him?
We met him in such titles as 'Corazon Dominado', 'Victoria' and 'Dona Barbara'. Last year he was the lead in Telemundo's production 'Victorinos'.

Name:
Ana Brenda Contreras
Date of Birth:
December 24th, 1986
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Her?
Her first break was as part of the young cast of 'Barrera de amor' (Barrier of Love). In 2008, she earns her first starring role in 'Juro que te amo' (I Swear I Love You) and in 2009, she made an impact as the villain in 'Sortilegio'.

Name:
Carlos Ferro
Date of Birth:
July 5th, 1984
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Him?
'Encadenados' (Chained), 'Aventuras en el tiempo' (Adventures Through Time), 'Rebelde' (Rebels) and 'Dame chocolate' (Give Me Chocolate). His most recent performance was a guest-starring role in Telemundo's 'Mas sabe el diablo' (The Devil Knows Best).

Name:
Carmen Villalobos
Date of Birth:
July 13, 1983
Country of Origin:
Colombia

Where Have We Seen Her?
'La Tormenta' (The Storm) and 'Amores', but she gained notoriety with her lead in 'Sin senos no hay paraiso' (No Breasts, No Paradise). She currently stars in Telemundo's 'Ninos ricos, pobres padres' (Rich Kids, Poor Parents).

Name:
Jose Ron
Date of Birth:
August 8, 1981
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Him?
He started acting in 2004's 'Mujer de Madera' (Wood Woman). Since then, he's been in 'Rebelde', 'Muchachitas como tu' (Little Girls Like You), 'Juro que te amo' (I Swear I Love You) and 'Los Exitosos Perez' (The Successful Perez).

Name:
Zuria Vega
Date of Birth:
January 10, 1989
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Her?
This young actress has talent running through her veins, as her father is famous actor Gonzalo Vega. Her first acting role was in 2008's 'Alma de Hierro' (Iron Soul) and she landed her first lead last year with 'Mar de amor' (Sea of Love).

Name:
Erick Elias
Date of Birth:
June 23rd, 1980
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Him?
This former boy-band member turned to acting, winning a reality show called 'Protagonistas de Telenovela'. His first starring role came with 'Tormenta en el paraiso' (Storm in Paradise), although he's also acted in 'Zorro, la espada y la rosa', 'El cuerpo del deseo' (Body of Desire) and 'En nombre del amor' (In the Name of Love).

Name:
Malliyani Marin
Date of Birth:
September 23rd
Country of Origin:
Cuba

Where Have We Seen Her?
Her breakthrough role came in the recent 'Hasta que el dinero nos separe' (Til Money Do Us Part), as a deceitful woman, unafraid to use her physical charms to get her way.

Name:
Eugenio Siller
Date of Birth:
April 5th, 1981
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Him?
He showed his physique in 'Codigo Postal' (Zip Code) and 'Al diablo con los guapos' (To Hell with Cute Guys). In 2009, he had another starring role with 'Mi Pecado', along Maite Perroni, his co-star from 'Rebelde'.

Name:
Altair Jarabo
Date of Birth:
August 7th, 1986
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Her?
New and hardworking, this young star has shown she has the acting chops to match her looks, appearing in recent hits like 'Codigo Postal' (Zip Code), 'Lola', and as the villain in both, 'En nombre del amor' (In the Name of Love) and 'Mi Pecado' (My Sin).

Name:
Alfonso Herrera
Date of Birth:
August 28, 1983
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Him?
'Clase 406', but it was his stellar role in 'Rebelde' and its music group RBD that made him an international star. He just recently finished 'Camaleones' (Chameleons) with fellow singer and teen idol Belinda.

Name:
Africa Zavala
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Her?
At 21, she was picked to star in 'Peregrina' (Pilgrim). Other recent projects include 'Codigo Postal', 'Cuidado con el angel' and 'Los exitosos Perez'.

Name:
Gonzalo Garcia Vivanco
Date of Birth:
December 25, 1981
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Him?
Before his big break as the male lead in 'Verano de amor' (Summer of Love) with former RBD singer Dulce Maria, he'd acted in 'Las Juanes' y 'Sonaras' (You'll Dream).

Name:
Jacqueline Bracamontes
Date of Birth:
December 23rd, 1979
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Her?
At 30 years old, this sexy and charismatic beauty has become one of the most important telenovela stars, with leads in 3 major hits: 'Heridas de amor' (Wounds of Love), "Las tontas no van al cielo' (Silly Girls Don't Go To Heaven), and 'Sortilegio'.

Name:
Eleazar Gomez
Date of Birth:
May 29, 1986
Country of Origin:
Mexico

Where Have We Seen Him?
Despite his young age, he's been acting for a long time, in youth-oriented titles like 'Luz Clarita', 'Mi pequena traviesa' (My little rascal girl), 'Asi son ellas' (That's the way these girls are), 'Rebelde' and 'Las tontas no van al cielo'. His big break was as the lead in the Mexican adaptation of 'Atrevete a Sonar' (Dare to dream).

Source:By Equipo Celestrellas