Arap Bethke Biography: Spouse, Parents, Age, Height, Net Worth, Kids, TV Shows, Instagram
Ricardo Arap Bethke Galdames also known as Arap Bethke is a Kenyan-born Mexican actor known for his versatile roles in telenovelas such as Clase 406, Doña Bárbara, La Piloto, and recent series including Fugitivas, en busca de la libertad.
Profile
- Full Name: Ricardo Arap Bethke Galdames
- Stage Name: Arap Bethke
- Born: March 12, 1980
- Age: 45 years old
- Birthplace: Nairobi, Kenya
- Nationality: Mexican
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 184 cm
- Religion: Unknown
- Parents: Claus Bethke, Patricia Galdames
- Siblings: Beto Bethke, one other brother, one sister
- Spouse: Anna Tazzer
- Children: Paloma, Sienna Bethke Tazzer
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $4 million to $5 million
Early Life And Education
Arap Bethke was born on March 12, 1980, in Nairobi, Kenya.
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He was raised by his father Claus Bethke, who is German, and his mother Patricia Galdames, who is Chilean.
He has three siblings, including brother Beto Bethke.
His ethnicity is mixed (German-Chilean). His religion is unknown.
The family moved frequently due to his father’s work with the United Nations, and he lived in Kenya until age five before settling in Mexico.
He attended Peterson College for high school and graduated with a degree in communication from Universidad Iberoamericana.
Career
Arap Bethke began his acting career in the late 1990s with early television appearances.
He gained fame playing Chacho in the Televisa telenovela Clase 406 (2002-2003).
He starred in productions like Madre Luna (2007), Doña Bárbara (2008-2009) as Antonio Sandoval, Victorinos (2009), La Piloto (2017-2018), La Usurpadora (2019), Buscando a Frida (2021), and Juego de Mentiras (2023).
His work spans Telemundo, Televisa, and Netflix series, along with films such as Instructions Not Included (2013).
In recent years, he appeared in Fugitivas, en busca de la libertad and upcoming projects.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @arapmx
Personal Life
Arap Bethke, 45, grew up with a multicultural background and now divides his time between Mexico and the United States.
He has a daughter named Paloma from a previous relationship.
He married screenwriter Anna Tazzer in a private ceremony in Mexico City in 2024, and the couple welcomed daughter Sienna Bethke Tazzer in 2025.
He maintains a private yet family-focused life, often advocating for environmental and social causes. His height is 184 centimeters.
Net Worth
Arap Bethke’s estimated net worth ranges from $4 million to $5 million.
His income comes from acting in telenovelas, series, films, and endorsements.
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