René Lavan
Acting
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Acting Credits
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Directed
Biography
Rene Lavan is a Cuban-American actor born in Artemisa, Cuba. He first gained widespread recognition starring in the hit Spanish-language telenovela Morelia, followed by leading roles in María Belén and Enamorada, becoming a familiar face to audiences across Latin America and beyond. American audiences came to know Lavan through his role as Javier on One Life to Live. He later earned critical acclaim as the lead in Bitter Sugar (1996), directed by Leon Ichaso, portraying a young Cuban student co...
Known For
Filmography
The Old Man and the Parrot
2026
as Yoelvis
The Magnificent Mendez
2026
as Rey
Red Light
2025
as Alex’s Father
Christmas Overtime
2024
as Dale McClintock
The Last Rafter
2020
as Thomas
Every Witch Way: Spellbound
2014
as Francisco Alonso
Every Witch Way
2014
as Francisco Alonso
Che: Part One
2008
as Cuban Diplomat #2
Burn Notice
2007
as Alejandro Lopez
Christmas with the Kranks
2004
as Enrique Decardenal
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
2004
as Carlos Suarez
Las Vegas
2003
as Brazilian Highroller
CSI: Miami
2002
as Miguel
María Belén
2001
as Pablo Díaz Cortázar
Enamorada
1999
as Raimundo Alvarado
Bitter Sugar
1996
as Gustavo
Tollbooth
1994
as Julio