Happy birthday! Gabriel Soto turns 50 today

By Lori Macatee
Mexico City
Last updated on April 17, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 50 on Thursday, Apr. 17, 2025.

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Gabriel Soto is celebrating his 50th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-model Gabriel Soto (Un refugio para el amor, La fuerza del destino, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 50th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Soto, a cultural icon

Born Gabriel Soto Borja-Diaz in Mexico City on April 17, 1975, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Mexican history. Soto's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Gabriel hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Gabriel Soto as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 50.

Happy Birthday, Gabriel, you're the best!