Juan Pablo Medina
Juan Pablo Medina (born October 22, 1977) is a renowned American actor of Mexican descent, whose career spans film, television, and theater. He is widely admired not only for his versatility across genres ranging from romantic comedy to intense drama, but also for his extraordinary personal resilience in facing significant health challenges.
He began his career in the telenovela Cuando seas mía (2001), but his definitive leap to international popularity came with director Manolo Caro. He stood out in productions such as the film No sé si cortarme las venas o dejármelas largas (2013) and, especially, for his role as Diego Olvera in the hit Netflix series La casa de las flores (2018-2020), which gave him significant global exposure. In 2021, Medina suffered a health crisis that resulted in the amputation of his right leg.
His recovery process has made him a symbol of overcoming adversity, returning to acting with high-impact projects. In 2026, he reached a new milestone in his career by starring in Doc, Netflix's adaptation of the Italian hit Doc - Nelle tue mani. In this series, he plays a doctor who loses his memory of the last twelve years of his life, a role that has been critically acclaimed for the emotional depth and authenticity he brings to the character.
In addition to his artistic work, Medina uses his platform to promote inclusion and the normalization of prosthetic use, collaborating with social organizations and demonstrating that his acting ability remains intact and more powerful than ever.
Acting
TV
The House of Flowers
as Diego Olvera
2018
Movie
Get Married If You Can
as Mariano
2014
Movie
The Perfect Dictatorship
as Novio
2014
Movie
Lucca's World
as Andrés
2025
Movie
Dad Wanted
as Alberto
2020
TV
Bandidos
as Wilson Morales
2024
Movie
Ready to Mingle
as Diego
2019
Movie
The House of Flowers: The Movie
as Diego Olvera
2021
Movie
You're Killing Me Susana
2016
TV
Soy tu fan
as Iñaqui Díaz de Olavarrieta
2010
TV
Mi lista de exes
as Antonio
2018
Movie
Tales of an Immoral Couple
as Igor
2016
Movie
Love of My Loves
as Carlos
2014
TV
Love Spells
2021
Movie
Thirty Something, Single and Fabulous
as Sensei
2016
Movie
Guadalupe-Kings
as Hugo
2019
Movie
Cero y van cuatro
as Alfonso ("El Torzón")
2004
Movie
Mr. Pig
as Customs Agent
2016
Movie
Enfermo Amor
as Jaime
2022
Movie
Soy tu fan: La película
as Iñaki Díaz de Olavarrieta
2022
TV
Thursday's Widows
2023
Movie
Elvira I Will Give You My Life But I'm Using It
2014
Movie
Bootleg Dad
as Gaspar
2019
Movie
Cañitas
as Fernando
2007