Mario Bezares Biography: Height, Age, Controversy,Tv Shows, Wife, Net Worth, Siblings, Religion

Mario Rodríguez Bezares is a Mexican television presenter, comedian and actor whose name became widely recognized through his work in Mexican variety programs in the 1990s.

He initially gained broad fame when he co-hosted the show ¡Pácatelas! alongside Paco Stanley, where his signature dance “El gallinazo” became an iconic segment of the programme.

Profile

• Full name: Mario Rodríguez Bezares
• Date of birth: 11 February 1959
• Age: 66 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
• Nationality: Mexican
• Profession: Television presenter, comedian, actor, singer, choreographer
• Height: 1.72 m (approx. 5 ft 8 in)
• Eye colour: Black
• Hair colour: Black
• Parents: Father: Armín del Carmen Rodríguez Robles; Mother: Luisa Bezares Maldonado
• Siblings: Brother: Rodolfo Rodríguez
• Spouse: Brenda Bezares (married 1991)
• Children: Alan Bezares; Alejandro Bezares
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Mexican (Oaxacan origin)
• Net worth: US$3 million

Early Life and Education

Mario Rodríguez Bezares is now at the age of 66 years. He was born on 11 February 1959 in Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Oaxaca, Mexico. At the age of ten he moved with his family to Mexico City. He studied for a bachelor’s degree in tourism at the Instituto Politécnico Nacional, specializing in hotel-industry and foods & beverages.

In parallel he studied dance (contemporary and regional), tap and jazz at the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes (INBA). His early training in dance and performance laid the groundwork for his comedic-hosting career.

Personal Life

Since 1991, Mario Bezares has been married to television host and singer Brenda Bezares. They have two sons: Alan Bezares and Alejandro Bezares. His personal life was placed under scrutiny in 1999 when he was accused of involvement in the murder of Paco Stanley; he was later cleared.

Career

Mario Bezares launched his television career in the 1980s with roles in series such as Cachún cachún ra ra! and La indomable. In 1995, he co-hosted the variety show ¡Pácatelas! on Televisa alongside Paco Stanley.

It was during this period that his dance “El gallinazo” became a popular cultural moment, as during a segment he imitated a chicken while Stanley prompted “¡gallinazo!”.

In 1998 he moved to TV Azteca to co-host Una tras otra. After a hiatus following legal issues, he returned in 2006 to Multimedios Televisión in Monterrey, hosting programs like Acábatelo (2006-2020) and Aficionados (2010-2021).

In 2024 he achieved a dramatic resurgence when he participated in the reality show La Casa de los Famosos México (season 2) and emerged as the winner.

Net Worth

Mario Bezares estimated net worth is approximately US$ 3 million. This figure is derived from his decades-long career in television hosting, comedic performances, reality show winnings and entertainment appearances.

Controversy

Mario Bezares’s career was heavily impacted by a major controversy: on 7 June 1999 the television presenter Paco Stanley was murdered in Mexico City. At that time Mario Bezares was at the same restaurant; toxicology reports allegedly showed both him and Stanley positive for cocaine use.

He and others were arrested on 2 September 1999 accused of involvement but due to lack of evidence he was declared innocent in January 2001. This incident caused a professional hiatus and remained a stain on his public image for years, though he continued his career afterwards.

Social Media

• Instagram: @mbezares

Filmography

• Cachún cachún ra ra! (1981)
• La indomable (1987)
• Anabel! (1988-1993)
• ¡Pácatelas! (1995-1998)
• Una tras otra (1998-1999)
• Ya llegó Mayito (2001-2002)
• Acábatelo (2006-2020)
• Aficionados (2010-2021)
• La Casa de los Famosos México (2024)

Discography

• Puro ambiente con Mayito (2001)