Abe Bueno-Jallad
Abe Bueno-Jallad (also credited as Abe Martell) is an American actor best known for portraying apostle James the Great in the television series The Chosen.
Early life
Bueno-Jallad was born in El Paso, Texas on 10 June 1988. He was raised in Mexico and in the American Southwest.
He worked on a psychiatric research grant in New Mexico. He received his MFA in acting from the USC School of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles.
Career
Bueno-Jallad has been acting in both Spanish and English language films since he was 18. He joined the cast of The Chosen in Season 2. He said he explored the Bible more deeply since then. Initially, he auditioned for three other roles before he got this one.
Personal life
Bueno-Jallad is married and has one son. He speaks Spanish, English and some Arabic.
Filmography
Year |
Title |
Role |
Note |
|---|---|---|---|
2021– |
The Chosen |
Big James |
television series |