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David: New Star of 'My Rival' in San Luis Potosí

Alex Figueroa, son of a renowned journalist, debuts in the telenovela 'My Rival'. He plays David, a charismatic bartender who knows all the secrets of the story, and talks about his experience working with veteran actors and his transformation from a spectator to a protagonist.


David: New Star of 'My Rival' in San Luis Potosí

David doesn't just serve drinks; he is always 'on the spot', listening to confessions, witnessing fights, and being a witness to the action surrounding figures like Danila and María. A cinematic experience in San Luis Potosí. For Alex, this beginning has been a 'dream come true'. The young actor highlighted the incredible connection he achieved with the main cast—headed by Sebastián Rulli, Alejandra Barros, and Ela Velden—with whom he formed a true family during the filming in San Luis Potosí. A star is born! The world of telenovelas welcomes a new face that promises to conquer the screen. It's about Alex Figueroa, son of renowned journalist Martha Figueroa, who has made an electrifying debut in Carmen Armendáriz's new production, 'My Rival'. Alex Figueroa debuts in telenovelas playing 'David', a bartender who is the owner of the secrets of the story. The man who knows everything. In this story full of passion and conflict, Alex brings 'David' to life—a charismatic bartender who finds himself in the eye of the hurricane. His main stage is the iconic cantina 'La Lonja', in San Luis Potosí, a place where all the characters parade and where the darkest secrets of the plot are kept. 'I feel that I also grew a lot as an actor by sharing with them,' assured Alex, thanking the advice he received from his experienced colleagues. From spectator to protagonist. Although Alex admits that before he only occasionally watched novelas with his mom, today he declares himself an absolute fan of the genre after experiencing the process from the inside. 'I'm hooked,' he affirmed enthusiastically, confirming that his goal now is to continue participating in more melodramas and seek new projects that allow him to continue shining in acting. 'My Rival' is already available on the ViX platform, where you can see Alex Figueroa in action managing the threads of this story where a mother and daughter face off for the same man. The premiere on open television will be next April 20 at 9:30 p.m., on Las Estrellas. By all living in the same city, they shared meals, museum visits, and walks that strengthened their on-screen chemistry.