Mauricio Ochmann was born on November 16, 1977, in Washington, D.C. Although born in the United States, he was raised in Celaya, in the Mexican state of Guanajuato. He is best known for his work in film and telenovelas, where his charisma and on-screen presence have made him a widely recognized actor. Mauricio has a daughter named Lorenza from a previous relationship and was previously engaged to actress Aislinn Derbez, with whom he shares a daughter, Kailani.
Mauricio Ochmann began gaining attention with small roles before transitioning into notable performances in both Mexican and international films. One of his early Hollywood appearances was in Message in a Bottle (1999), alongside Kevin Costner. He later gained popularity in Mexico for roles in films such as Ladies' Night (2003), 7 mujeres, 1 homosexual y Carlos (2004), Ver, oír y callar (2005), and Tres (2005). His performance in Corazón marchito (2007) was critically praised, showcasing his range beyond lighter romantic comedies.
In 2015, he starred in the romantic comedy A la mala alongside Aislinn Derbez—a film that not only achieved box office success but also became significant due to their off-screen relationship. That same year, he appeared in Entrenando a mi papá. Some of his upcoming projects include La paloma y el cuervo, Lluvia adentro, and Los caminos del señor, though no official release dates have been announced for these titles.
While Mauricio Ochmann has made his mark in films, his most consistent and celebrated work has occurred in telenovelas. Due to his strong screen presence and good looks, he frequently portrays lead characters in romantic and dramatic television series—a common trait in Mexican telenovelas where attractive leads are often preferred.
His early appearances include roles in La cosa (1997), Azul Tequila (1998), and Háblame de amor (1999). He went on to perform in That’s Life (2000), Como en el cine (2001), and Mirada de mujer: El regreso (2003).
Ochmann's popularity increased with starring roles in shows such as Amarte Así, Frijolito (2005), Marina (2006), Dame Chocolate (2007), Victoria (2007), and Victorinos (2009). His performances in El Clon (2010) and El sexo débil (2011) further strengthened his standing in the telenovela industry.
He also participated in Rosa Diamante (2012), Capadocia (2012), as well as variety and talk shows such as Noches con Platanito (2013–2015).
From 2013 to 2015, he had a prominent role in the highly acclaimed narco-drama El Señor de los Cielos and later starred in its spin-off, El Chema (2016), which significantly raised his profile in the genre. He continued to expand his television repertoire with projects such as Azul Violeta and Mextasis in 2015.
Given his numerous high-profile roles, Mauricio Ochmann has become one of the most recognized faces in Spanish-language television. While estimations of celebrity net worth vary, reports suggesting a net worth of $245 million are exaggerated; more credible sources estimate his net worth to be in the range of several million dollars.
| Net Worth 2021: | 15 million |
