Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Borrego studied theatre and
dance at The University of Incarnate Word; he studied acting at The
California Institute of the Arts. In the 1980s he attended an open
audition for the TV Series "Fame" where he won the role of "Jesse
Velasquez", a role he would have for three years. Borrego, however,
would return to the stage appearing in productions at the noted Joseph
Papp Theatre in New York City and The Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles.
In addition to standout performances on stage and in films such as
"Blood In, Blood Out" and "Follow Me Home", he began Lupita Productions
in 1990. Lupita has produced theatrical productions and concerts;
additionally, Lupita has produced two 16mm short films: "El Suendo de
Simon" (1993) by James Borrego and "Flattime" (1995) by Jimmy Santiago
Baca. At home in front of the camera, on stage, or in the producer's
seat, Borrego continues to be one of the most versatile and resilient
talents of our time.
The Dagger(2017)
Closer to Bottom(2017)
The Friendly(2024)as Ricardo
Addicted to You(2023)as Papa Felipe
Luminous(2020)as Lou
Vida(2018)as Victor
Limbo(2020)as CPS Investigator
Silencio(2020)
One Chance: The Robert Pikin Quiroga Story(2019)
Colossal Youth(2018)
Las Tesoros de San Antonio: A Westside Story(2016)
Blood In, Blood Out(1993)
Fame(1982)
Hollywood Series(2023)as Self
Stars in the House(2020)as Self
Colossal Youth Yearbook(2020)as Self, Mr. De La Vega
Granada Reports(1980)as Self - Played Jesse
The One Show(2006)as Self
Entertainment Tonight(1981)as Self
