Diego Cadavid, born Diego Andrés Cadavid Chica on December 8, 1978, in Medellín, Colombia, is a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry.
Raised in a family with parents Fernando Cadavid and Gloria Elena Chica, he developed an early interest in the arts, though he initially dreamed of becoming a drummer.
Over the years, Cadavid has built a reputation for his versatile performances in Colombian telenovelas and films, often portraying complex characters that blend drama, humor, and intensity.
In his personal life, he was previously married to actress Carolina Guerra from 2009 to 2013 and has been in a long-term relationship with actress Laura Archbold since 2015.
Siblings
Diego has one sibling, a brother named Jorge Juan Cadavid.
However, information about Juan remains relatively private, as Diego tends to keep his family life out of the public eye.
Career
Cadavid’s career in entertainment began in 1995 with his debut on the Colombian series Padres e hijos, where he played Diego Montoya.
He gained international recognition in the late 1990s for his role as Román, the eccentric neighbor in the hit telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea, which aired from 1999 to 2001 and later inspired global adaptations like Ugly Betty.
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Cadavid’s breakthrough came in 2004 with La saga: Negocio de familia, where he portrayed three brothers, Pedro, Manuel, and Óscar Manrique, in a multi-generational crime drama that spanned decades.
Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, he expanded into films such as El carro (2003), A Ton of Luck (2006), and The Snitch Cartel (2011), showcasing his range in genres from comedy to action.
In more recent years, he starred as Robin Ruíz in 5 viudas sueltas (2013–2014), Álvaro José Salas in La ronca de oro (2014), and Iván Vallejo in the Netflix remake of Café con aroma de mujer (2021), while also contributing as a cinematographer on select projects.
Additionally, Cadavid has pursued music as a drummer and vocalist with the rock band The Mills, blending his passions for performance across mediums.
His work continues into the 2020s, including reprising his role in the 2025 continuation of Yo soy Betty, la fea and portraying singer Darío Gómez in the 2024 biographical series Darío Gómez: El rey del despecho.
Accolades
In 2005, Cadavid won the Premios India Catalina for Best Actor for his triple role in La saga: Negocio de familia, a performance that demonstrated his ability to embody distinct characters within the same narrative.
He secured another Premios India Catalina in 2014 for Best Leading Actor in a Telenovela for 5 viudas sueltas, where his portrayal of the charismatic Robin Ruíz resonated with audiences and critics alike.
The following year, in 2015, Cadavid received the TVyNovelas Award for Best Leading Actor in a Series for his work in La ronca de oro, a biographical drama about singer Helenita Vargas.
More recently, he was honored at the 2022 Premios PRODU with the award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Series, adding to his tally of two wins and three nominations overall.
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