Guy Ecker Bio - Biography

Name Guy Ecker
Height
Naionality American
Date of Birth 9-February-1959
Place of Birth Sao Paulo, Brazil
Famous for Acting
Guy Ecker is an American actor better known for his work in telenovelas. Ecker became a household name in Latin America for his portrayal of Sebastian Vallejo in the Colombian telenovela Cafe, con aroma de mujer. A second Colombian production, Guajira also proved successful. In 1998, he moved to Mexico and won his first leading role in a Mexican telenovela, playing opposite Kate del Castillo in the telenovela La Mentira, which also became a huge success. Leading roles in Salome and Heridas de Amor followed. American viewers may be familiar with him through his work on the television show Las Vegas as Detective Luis Perez (who is killed in the Iraq War).

He was married to actress Nia Peeples from 1984 to 1986. He has been married to Mexican-American actress Estela Sainz since 2000 and the couple have three children: Liam (born 2001), Sofia (born 2003), and Kaelan (born 2006). He has a son, Jon Ecker (born march 16th, 1983), from a previous relationship. He speaks fluent English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

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