Alfredo Adame Biography: Tv Shows, Children, Net Worth, Age, Movies, Wife, Height, Parents, Marriage

Alfredo Adame Von Knoop is a Mexican actor, television host, producer and occasional political aspirant who emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a regular presence in telenovelas and morning television shows.

Born in Guadalajara, he leveraged his early career as a pilot and model into television hosting and dramatic roles, becoming a familiar face on Mexican screens.

Profile

• Full name: Alfredo Adame Von Knoop
• Date of birth: June 10, 1958
• Age: 67 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
• Nationality: Mexican
• Profession: Actor, Television Host, Producer
• Height: 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
• Hair color: Light Brown
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Former – Diana Golden (m. 1988–div.); Mary Paz Banquells (m. 1992–div. 2017)
• Children: Vanessa Adame; Alejandro Adame; Sebastián Adame; Diego Adame
• Relationship status: Divorced
• Ethnicity: Mexican with German maternal heritage
• Net worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Alfredo Adame Von Knoop is now 67 years old and was born on June 10, 1958, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. His father was Mexican and his mother of German descent. In his early years, Adame studied commercial aviation and worked at Aeroméxico as a private pilot and cabin crew member before fully transitioning into the entertainment world. He later studied acting (including at the Academy of Silvia Derbez) to support his acting ambitions.

Personal Life

Adame’s personal life has included multiple marriages and notable public disputes. He first married Colombian actress Diana Golden in 1988; they separated shortly afterward. He later married Mexican actress Mary Paz Banquells in 1992, and together they had three sons: Alejandro, Sebastián and Diego. He also has a daughter, Vanessa, from an earlier relationship. That marriage ended in divorce in 2017.

Career

Alfredo Adame’s entertainment career began in the late 1980s. His film debut was in “Fuga al destino” (1987). He made the leap into television hosting with “Video Cosmos” (1988) and soon began acting in telenovelas such as “Mi segunda madre” (1989) and “La fuerza del amor” (1990) where he played leading protagonist roles. Over the 1990s and 2000s he appeared in dramas including “Tú y yo” (1996), “Lo que la vida me robó” (2013-2014) and the legal drama “Por amar sin ley” (2018) among many others.

He also hosted major morning shows including “Hoy” (1998) and “Viva la mañana” (2005). In recent years he has appeared on reality television, including “La Casa de los Famosos All Stars” (2025) as a contestant.

Awards

• Nomination – TVyNovelas Award for Best Actor for “La fuerza del amor” (1991)
• Nomination – TVyNovelas Award for Best Conductor for “Hoy” (2002)
• Nomination – Bravo Awards for Best Host for “Viva la mañana” (2007)

Net Worth

Alfredo Adame’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million. His income has been derived from decades of acting in telenovelas, hosting major television programs, producing, and participation in reality television and endorsements.

Social Media

• Instagram: @adame.goldenboy

Filmography

• Fuga al destino (1987)
• Anatomía de una violación (1992)
• Dos fantasmas sinvergüenzas (1993)
• El salario de la muerte (1993)
• Perfume, efecto inmediato (1994)
• Los cómplices del infierno (1995)
• En las manos de Dios (1996)
• Reclusorio III (1999)
• La pareja más pareja (2005)
• Súper mamá (2006)
• Mi segunda madre (1989)
• Balada por un amor (1990)
• La fuerza del amor (1990-1991)
• Yo no creo en los hombres (1991)
• De frente al sol (1992)
• Más allá del puente (1994)
• Bajo un mismo rostro (1995)
• Tú y yo (1996)
• DKDA: Sueños de juventud (1999)
• María Belén (2001)
• Las vías del amor (2002-2003)
• Sortilegio (2009)