Ferdinando Valencia Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Children, Career, Controversy, Awards, Instagram

Ferdinando Valencia is a Mexican actor and model whose presence on television screen began in the mid‑2000s.

He rose to public attention through his memorable roles in popular telenovelas such as “Por ella soy Eva” (2012), where he played Renato Camargo, and later in “Simplemente María” (2015–16) as Cristóbal Cervantes Núñez.

Profile

• Full name: Ferdinando Martínez Valencia
• Date of birth: April 15, 1982
• Age: 43 years
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Comala, Colima, Mexico
• State of origin: Colima
• Nationality: Mexican
• Profession: Actor, model
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: He is the eldest of four siblings (one brother and two sisters)
• Spouse: Brenda Kellerman
• Children: Dante (twin, deceased), Tadeo (twin, alive)
• Relationship status: Married
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and education

Ferdinando Valencia is now 43 years old.

He was born on April 15, 1982, in Comala, Colima, Mexico.

He is the oldest of four children, with one younger brother and two younger sisters.

No information about his parents, ethnic background, religion, schooling, or higher education.

Personal Life

Ferdinando Valencia is married to Brenda Kellerman.

The couple welcomed twins, Dante and Tadeo, in April 2019.

Tragically, Dante passed away at just a few months old, reportedly from medical complications, an event that deeply affected Valencia and his wife.

In April 2025, they celebrated young Tadeo’s sixth birthday with a soccer‑themed party, highlighting the importance of family and their son’s life.

Career

Ferdinando Valencia began his television career in the telenovela “Código postal” (2006–2007), playing Guillermo “Memo” de Alba Fernández.

He then appeared in “Tormenta en el paraíso” (2007–2008) as Lisandro Bravo.

In “En nombre del amor” (2008–2009) he took on the role of Germán Altamirano, marking his first major villain role.

That year he also participated in the musical group ‘Camaleones’, tied to the show of the same name.

In 2009–2010 he appeared in “Hasta que el dinero nos separe” as El Rizos and in “Camaleones” as Patricio Calderón.

He played José María “Chema” Rivero in “Cuando me enamoro” (2010–2011), Saúl Mondragón in “La fuerza del destino” (2011), and Renato Camargo in “Por ella soy Eva” (2012).

In 2013, he portrayed Berto Martín in “Mentir para vivir” and Adolfo Argüelles in “Lo que la vida me robó” (2013–2014).

He continued with roles in “Que te perdone Dios” (2015), “Simplemente María” (2015–16), “Hoy voy a cambiar” (2017), “Como tú no hay 2” (2020), “La mexicana y el güero” (2021), “Vencer el pasado” (2021), “Vuelve a mí” (2023), and “Papás por conveniencia” (2024).

Additionally, he participated in multiple reality and variety shows, including “Bailando por un sueño” (2017), “Reto 4 Elementos” (2018), served as a judge on “México tiene talento” (2018), and later took part in “Mira quién baila” and “Top Chef VIP” in 2022.

Awards

• TVyNovelas Awards: 2013 – Best Young Actor for “Por ella soy Eva” – Winner
• 2017 – Best Supporting Actor for “Simplemente María” – Nominated

Net Worth

Ferdinando Valencia’s current net worth is estimated to be approximately $2 million.

Controversy

In early 2025, Ferdinando publicly criticized the actors’ association ANDA (Asociación Nacional de Actores), expressing frustration over how it managed a debt of about two million pesos related to his late son’s medical expenses.

He accused the leadership of lacking transparency and respect for actors’ rights.

Social Media

• Instagram: @ferdinandoval
• Twitter/X: @FerdinandoVal

Filmography

• Código postal (2006–2007) as Guillermo “Memo” De Alba Fernández
• Tormenta en el paraíso (2007–2008) as Lisandro Bravo
• En nombre del amor (2008–2009) as Germán Altamirano
• Camaleones (2009–2010) as Patricio Calderón
• Hasta que el dinero nos separe (2009–2010) as El Rizos
• Locas de amor (2009) as Franco
• Cuando me enamoro (2010–2011) as José María “Chema” Rivero
• La fuerza del destino (2011) as Saúl Mondragón
• Por ella soy Eva (2012) as Renato Camargo
• Mentir para vivir (2013) as Berto Martín
• Lo que la vida me robó (2013–2014) as Adolfo Argüelles
• Que te perdone Dios (2015) as Diego Muñoz
• Simplemente María (2015–2016) as Cristóbal Cervantes Núñez
• Hoy voy a cambiar (2017) as José Vargas
• Como tú no hay 2 (2020) as Damián Fuentes Jasso
• La mexicana y el güero (2021) as Sebastián de la Mora
• Vencer el pasado (2021) as Javier Mascaró
• Vuelve a mí (2023) as Braulio Zepeda
• Papás por conveniencia (2024) as Guzmán

Discography

• Camaleones (band) – 2009