Ricardo Álamo Biography: Awards, Ethnicity, Instagram, Age, Parents, Net Worth, Movies, Wife

Nelson Ricardo Álamo Flores, professionally known as Ricardo Álamo, is a Venezuelan actor, model, and television director. He gained fame as a leading man in Latin American telenovelas during the 2000s.

Known for his intense gaze and athletic presence, he is best remembered for his roles as Mauricio Ostos in Juana la virgen, Father Salvador in Ser bonita no basta, and Diego in Amantes de luna llena, which made him a heartthrob in Venezuela, Mexico, and the United States.

Profile

• Full Name: Nelson Ricardo Álamo Flores
• Stage Name: Ricardo Álamo
• Born: December 10, 1970
• Age: 55 years old
• Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela
• Nationality: Venezuelan
• Occupation: Actor, Model, Television Director, and Producer
• Height: 1.87 m
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Marjorie de Sousa (m. May 2004–2006)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $6 million

Early Life and Education

Nelson Ricardo Álamo Flores was born on December 10, 1970, in Caracas, Venezuela. Details about his parents and siblings have never been publicly disclosed. He showed an early interest in sports and physical fitness, practicing martial arts and bodybuilding before entering modeling contests as a teenager.

Specific information about his formal education remains private, though he has mentioned taking acting workshops and courses in direction and production throughout his career. He is of Venezuelan ethnicity, while his religious background has not been disclosed.

Career

Ricardo Álamo began his career as a fashion model in the early 1990s, quickly becoming a runway and advertising favorite in Caracas thanks to his 1.87 m frame and striking features.

His acting debut came in 1998 with a supporting role in RCTV’s Samantha, but it was his 2002 breakthrough as Mauricio Ostos—the young man who accidentally impregnates the virgin protagonist—in the smash hit Juana la virgen that launched him to stardom.

The series, later adapted by Telemundo as Jane the Virgin, showcased his ability to blend charm with vulnerability and turned him into an overnight sensation.

The 2000s became Álamo’s golden decade with back-to-back leading roles: the priest torn between faith and love in Ser bonita no basta (2005), the romantic Diego in Amantes de luna llena (2000), and the intense Raúl in Inocente de ti (2004) opposite Camila Sodi.

He expanded into production and direction, helming episodes of ¡Qué clase de amor! (2009) and later creating content for digital platforms.

After stepping away from daily telenovelas in the early 2010s, he returned selectively with projects like Natalia de 8 a 9 (2017 theater) and the 2023 streaming series Dramáticas, where he also served as associate producer.

Ricardo Álamo keeps a lower public profile than in his heartthrob years, focusing on behind-the-scenes work, fitness training, and occasional acting appearances that still excite longtime fans.

His classic novelas continue to air in reruns across Latin America, and clips of his iconic scenes remain viral on social media. With over twenty credited roles and a successful pivot to directing and producing, Álamo represents the last generation of Venezuela’s great telenovela galanes.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ricardoalamo
• Twitter Handle: @RicardoAlamo
• Facebook Handle: Ricardo Álamo Oficial

Personal Life

Ricardo Álamo married actress Marjorie de Sousa in a lavish ceremony in May 2004; the high-profile union lasted only two years, ending in divorce in 2006 amid intense media scrutiny. The couple had no children. Since then, Álamo has kept his romantic life completely private, with no confirmed relationships in nearly two decades.

Filmography

• Samantha (1998)
• Amantes de luna llena (2000)
• Juana la virgen (2002)
• Inocente de ti (2004)
• Ser bonita no basta (2005)
• Y los declaro marido y mujer (2006)
• ¡Qué clase de amor! (2009)
• Dramáticas (2023)

Net Worth

Ricardo Álamo has an estimated net worth of $6 million, earned primarily through leading roles in high-rating RCTV and Venevisión telenovelas during the 2000s, lucrative modeling contracts in his early career, and later income from directing, producing, and residuals from series that continue to air internationally.