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William Levy

William Levy - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornAugust 29, 1980
Age45
BirthplaceCojímar, Havana, Cuba
Zodiac SignVirgo - (see also William Levy's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacMonkey
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForStarring in telenovelas such as 'Cuidado con el ángel' and 'Sortilegio', and appearing in 'Dancing with the Stars' and Hollywood film 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter'

Intro

William Levy is a Cuban-American actor and former model best known for his roles in Spanish-language telenovelas as well as his appearances in American television and film. He gained widespread recognition in Latin America and also made a successful crossover into English-language entertainment.

Early Life & Background

William Levy was born in Cojímar, Havana, Cuba, and grew up in a modest family. He immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of 14, settling in Miami, Florida. He later attended St. Thomas University on a baseball scholarship before pursuing a career in modeling and acting.

Career Highlights

  • Became a prominent model with Next Models agency
  • Breakout roles in telenovelas including 'Olvidarte jamás', 'Mi vida eres tú', 'Cuidado con el ángel', and 'Sortilegio'
  • Starred in the 2011 telenovela 'Triunfo del amor'
  • Appeared as a contestant and finalist on 'Dancing with the Stars' (2012)
  • Acted in the Hollywood film 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter' (2016)
  • Established himself as a leading man in both Spanish-language and English-language entertainment

Trivia

  • Named one of People en Español's 50 Most Beautiful people
  • Has been referred to as the 'Brad Pitt of Mexico' by some Spanish-language media
  • He has two children with actress Elizabeth Gutiérrez

FAQs

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How old is William Levy?

William Levy is 45 years old.

When was William Levy born?

William Levy was born the 29 August 1980.

Where is William Levy from?

Cojímar, Havana, Cuba.

On His Birth-Day

About August 29th, 1980, in brief:

  • Day of the week: August 29th, 1980 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Sailing by Christopher Cross
  • #1 UK song: The Winner Takes It All by Abba
  • Popular movie: The Blues Brothers directed by John Landis

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Levy_(actor)
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1986144/