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