What Happened to Ernesto Laguardia?

Ernesto Laguardia, born on October 5, 1959, in Mexico City, began his career at a young age, initially modeling and participating as a dancer in television shows like 'Sabado del Rock'. He pursued higher education, earning a degree in Business Administration from ITAM and later studying Direction and Production at New York University. His acting debut came in David Lynch's 1984 film Dune, though his breakthrough in Mexican television arrived three years later with his first starring role in a telenovela.

Laguardia quickly became a household name in the world of Mexican telenovelas, starring in numerous successful productions such as Quinceañera (1987), Lazos de Amor (1995), and Amor Real (2003). Beyond acting, he expanded his career into television hosting, most notably as a long-standing presenter for the popular morning show 'Hoy' from 2001 to 2017. Since 1996, he has also been involved in production through his companies, Foro 3 S.C and Producciones Ernesto Laguardia.

In recent years, Laguardia has continued his prolific acting career. In 2022, he reprised his role as Romulo Ancira, the main villain, in the second season of Corona de lágrimas. The year 2024 saw him in series like No One Will Miss Us and Papás por conveniencia. In 2025, he took on significant roles in telenovelas such as Amanecer as Íñigo Tarragona and also appeared in Mentiras, The Series and Cómplices. During this period, he also confirmed being in negotiations for a return to television hosting in 2026.

As of 2026, Ernesto Laguardia has made headlines for his participation in the reality competition 'La Casa de los Famosos México 2026', being the first contestant confirmed for the season that premiered on July 26, 2026. His time in the house has been eventful, including reports of an alleged accident in late July 2026 and a public confrontation with fellow contestant Apio Quijano in early September 2026, where Laguardia questioned Quijano's relevance. He has also been at the center of controversy, with accusations of questioning favoritism towards other contestants by the production.

Currently, as of September 9, 2026, Ernesto Laguardia is nominated for elimination in 'La Casa de los Famosos México 2026' and recently faced a 'temptation' challenge where he chose to nominate Karina Torres in exchange for seeing his son. His family life also saw a challenging moment in September 2024 when his wife, Patricia Rodriguez, underwent complicated surgery, from which she was thankfully recovering. Laguardia continues to be a prominent and often discussed personality in Mexican media.