Ximena Romo Mercado, born on April 14, 1990, in Mexico City, Mexico, is a talented Mexican actress and model.
Raised in a family with deep ties to politics and labor movements, Romo pursued her passion for acting with rigorous training.
First he was at the Casazul Artes Escénicas Argos in Mexico and later earning a Master of Arts in contemporary acting from the prestigious Royal Central School of Speech and Drama at the University of London.
At 35 years old, she continues to blend her Mexican roots with an international flair in her roles, earning acclaim for portraying complex, multifaceted characters.
Siblings
Ximena has one sibling, a brother named Horacio Romo Mercado who is a file editor.
However, not much is known about Horacio, including his personal life, as he lives a private life compared to his famous sister.
Career
Romo’s career took flight in the late 2000s, marking her debut with a supporting role in the 2009 comedy film Oveja negra (Black Sheep), where she showcased her comedic timing alongside seasoned actors.
She quickly transitioned into television, appearing in the popular series Soy tu fan in 2010 as the character Mila, which helped solidify her presence in Mexican media.
Her breakout moment arrived in 2014 with the lead role of Nora Gaxiola in the Televisa telenovela El color de la pasión, a dramatic saga of love, betrayal, and family secrets that captivated audiences across Latin America and earned her widespread recognition.
Building on this success, Romo ventured into film with indie projects that highlighted her versatility.
In 2016, she starred in La vida inmoral de la pareja ideal (The Immoral Life of the Ideal Couple), a romantic comedy-drama directed by Manolo Caro, where she played a pivotal role in exploring the nuances of long-term relationships.
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The following year, she appeared in Dime cuando tú (Tell Me When), further demonstrating her range in intimate, character-driven stories.
Romo’s international breakthrough came with the 2019 critically acclaimed Esto no es Berlín (This Is Not Berlin), a coming-of-age drama set against the backdrop of 1980s Mexico City, where she portrayed Estela, a role that delved into themes of sexual awakening and political unrest, earning praise at festivals worldwide.
In recent years, her filmography has expanded impressively.
She took on the horror-thriller Ménendez: El día del señor (Menendez: The Day of the Lord) in 2020, followed by the animated adventure Aztech that same year, voicing a key character.
Romo also starred in the satirical series Señorita 89 (2022), an HBO Max production that skewers beauty pageants and 1980s excess, playing Elena, a contestant entangled in espionage and glamour.
Her 2022 role in Sexo, pudor y lágrimas 2 (Sex, Shame and Tears 2) revisited a beloved Mexican franchise, portraying Katia, Andrea’s daughter, in a story tackling modern relationships.
More recently, in 2023, she featured in Volveré (I Will Return) and the biographical drama Los artistas: Primeros trazos (The Artists: First Strokes), while 2025 saw her in the poignant family film Looking Through Water, opposite Michael Douglas, directed by Roberto Sneider.
Accolades
In 2017, Romo was honored as Promising Actress at the CANACINE Awards, a nod to her early potential following standout performances in romantic and dramatic roles.
Her work in Esto no es Berlín garnered her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the prestigious Ariel Awards in 2020, Mexico’s equivalent to the Oscars, where the film itself secured three wins and 19 nominations overall.
Additionally, projects like Gloria (2014) and Aztech (2020) contributed to her portfolio’s acclaim, with the former earning five awards and 14 nominations.
Romo’s presence at high-profile events, such as the Fenix Awards in 2016 and GQ Mexico’s Men of the Year Awards in 2017, further highlights her influence, while festival selections for films like Looking Through Water at New York showcases in 2025 affirm her enduring impact on global cinema.
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