José Pablo Minor Medrano, born on March 23, 1991, in Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico, is a prominent actor, television host, model, and beauty pageant titleholder.
Growing up in a vibrant coastal city, Minor displayed an early interest in the performing arts, securing a small role in the soap opera Muchachitas as a child.
By the age of thirteen, he had transitioned into modeling in Cancún, laying the foundation for a career that would blend charisma, physical presence, and dramatic skill.
At 34 years old as of 2025, Minor has become a recognizable name in Mexican telenovelas and international productions.
Siblings
José has one sibling, a brother named Luis Rodrigo Minor.
Luis Rodrigo, though not in the spotlight himself, represents the grounded family ties that Minor credits for his resilience and perspective.
Career
Minor’s professional trajectory began in earnest during his teenage years, evolving from child acting gigs and local modeling into a full-fledged career in television and film.
After his early appearance in Muchachitas, Minor honed his craft through various telenovela roles, including parts in La Tempestad, Qué pobres tan ricos, and Muchacha italiana viene a casarse, where he showcased his ability to portray complex, youthful characters with emotional depth.
His breakout moment arrived in 2015 with the lead role in the telenovela remake Pasión y poder, airing on Canal de las Estrellas, which paired him with industry heavyweights like Jorge Salinas and Marlene Favela, catapulting him to national prominence.
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Transitioning to international waters, Minor took on the central role of Juan Carlos in the HBO series Los Espookys starting in 2018, earning praise for his comedic timing in the surreal, Spanish-language comedy.
He further diversified his portfolio with the protagonist Luis in the 2018 romantic-comedy film Plan V, a project delayed by production hurdles but ultimately released to positive reception.
Beyond acting, Minor has hosted the live teen series Zona Trendy México, leveraging his modeling background and on-screen charm to engage younger audiences.
His career also intersects with pageantry, as his 2014 participation in Mister World not only boosted his visibility but opened doors to hosting and endorsement opportunities.
Accolades
Minor’s most notable achievement came in 2014 when he placed as second runner-up at the Mister World competition in Torbay, England, after stepping in as Mexico’s representative due to the original winner’s injury; this feat followed his second-place finish in the Mr. World Mexico pageant, marking him as a standout in the male modeling circuit.
In the acting realm, Minor’s portrayal in Pasión y poder contributed to the telenovela’s commercial success, with the series drawing high ratings and solidifying his reputation as a rising star in Mexican soap operas.
His role in Los Espookys further elevated his profile, with the show receiving critical acclaim for its innovative storytelling, including a Peabody Award nomination for the series in 2019, indirectly celebrating contributions from its ensemble cast.
Additionally, Minor’s hosting work on Zona Trendy México has been praised for bridging generational gaps in media, earning him informal nods from youth-focused outlets.
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