David Alexis Ayala Padró, professionally known as Alexis Ayala, exemplifies enduring eminence in Mexican telenovelas and cinema as a multifaceted actor and director, acclaimed for his commanding portrayals of complex protagonists and antagonists over more than four decades.

Alexis Ayala
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	David Alexis Ayala Padró
Stage Name:	Alexis Ayala
Born:	August 9, 1965 (age 60 years old)
Place of Birth:	San Francisco, California, United States
Nationality:	Mexican
Height:	175 cm
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mario David Ayala and Mrs. Ayala
Children:	Stephanie Ayala and Roberta Ayala
Occupation:	Actor, Director, Television Presenter
Net Worth:	$2,000,000 to $5,000,000

Early Life And Education

Alexis Ayala was born on August 9, 1965, in San Francisco, California, United States, into a family of Mexican heritage nurtured by his parents, Mario David Ayala and Mrs. Ayala.

Details on his siblings remain private in public records. Of Mexican ethnicity, he embraces Christianity, a faith that has anchored his values of perseverance and humility throughout a transnational career.

Career

Ayala’s professional trajectory ignited at age 22 with the 1987 film En peligro de muerte, followed by a minor role in the 1991 telenovela Mi pequeña Soledad alongside Verónica Castro.

Gaining momentum in the 1990s, he secured pivotal roles in Los parientes pobres (1993) opposite Lucero and Cadenas de amargura (1991), evolving into leading-man status with Tres mujeres (1999), where he claimed his first starring role.

His repertoire spans over 30 productions, including Lo que la vida me robó (2013), Amar a muerte (2018), and the series El Pantera (2007), blending dramatic intensity with directorial forays. In 2025, he amplified his visibility via La Casa de los Famosos México Season 3, reaffirming his relevance in unscripted formats.

Awards & Nominations

• Premios TVyNovelas for Best Career Actor (Amar a muerte, 2019)
• Premios TVyNovelas Nomination for Best Male Villain in a Telenovela (Hijas de la luna, 2019)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @alexisayala
• Facebook: Alexis Ayala Oficial
• YouTube channel: Alexis Ayala

Personal Life

Alexis Ayala, at 60 years of age, maintains a contemplative personal ethos, post-divorces from actress Karla Álvarez (1994–1997), with whom he shares daughter Stephanie, and from Fernanda López (2014–2021), mother of Roberta. Standing at 175 centimetres, he prioritizes wellness through travel and familial retreats to preserve vitality.

Net Worth

Alexis Ayala’s estimated net worth ranges from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000, accrued chiefly from telenovela and film remuneration, directorial credits, Televisa affiliations, and sponsored engagements, with an Instagram following exceeding 1.2 million.

Filmography

• Telenovelas: Mi pequeña Soledad (1991), Los parientes pobres (1993), Tres mujeres (1999), Lo que la vida me robó (2013), Amar a muerte (2018), Hijas de la luna (2018)
• Films: En peligro de muerte (1987), From Prada to Nada (2011), El infierno (2010)
• Series: El Pantera (2007), Juro que te amo (2008)
• Theater: Sólo para Mujeres (1999)
• Reality: La Casa de los Famosos México (Season 3, 2025)