César Évora ([ˈsesaɾ ˈeβoɾa]; born César Évora y Díaz on November 4, 1959 in Havana, Cuba) is a Cuban-born Mexican actor.

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Évora started out his career in his native Cuba appearing in more than ten movies before moving to Mexico in the early 1990s. He became known for playing minor roles in the seminal Corazón salvaje and the long-running Agujetas de color de rosa in 1993 and 1994, respectively. In 1995 Évora won his first leading role playing opposite Daniela Romo in Si Dios Me Quita La Vida.

Leading roles in Luz Clarita, Gente bien and especially El Privilegio de Amar soon established Évora as one of the most popular leading men in the industry. He has maintained a high profile after performances in successful productions such as La Madrastra, La esposa virgen, and Mundo de Fieras. He recently acted in telenovelas Al diablo con los guapos, En nombre del amor, Triunfo del Amor, Abismo de pasión and Amor Bravío. He will star as the villain in Salvador Mejía's new telenovela: La tempestad. In addition, he will have a special participation in Nathalie Lartilleux's telenovela: Corazón indomable.

Évora acquired Mexican citizenship in 1999.