Roberto Palazuelos Badeaux (born January 31, 1967), better known as Roberto Palazuelos () or ('The Black Diamond'), is a Mexican actor, model, and producer best known for his work in Mexican telenovelas.
Roberto Palazuelos was born to a Mexican father and a mother of French origin. He is the only child from that relationship, but has five half-siblings.
Palazuelos was raised by his aunt, noted Mexican chef Susana Palazuelos.
His nickname, , was given to him by Mexican actor and comedian Omar Chaparro, mixing the name of Palazuelos's hotel, , and his appearance of being overtly tanned.
Palazuelos has been known in Mexico since the late 1980s for his work in popular telenovelas such as ('My Second Mother') and ('Simply MarÃÂa'). His performance as Roger in the successful teen-oriented ('Girls') propelled him to fame. ('Two Women, One Path'), ('Beloved Enemy'), and are also among his best known works.
In 2003, Palazuelos was one of the participating personalities of Big Brother Mexico. He also hosted the Mexican reality TV show , in 2006.
Palazuelos usually plays the villain in Mexican soap operas. He was featured as an antagonist character in the telenovelas ('Tomorrow is Forever'), ('Filled with Love'), ('What a Beautiful Love'), and ('Until the End of the World').
Palazuelos's first professional acting gig was in 1988, playing John in Don't Panic.
Palazuelos Badeaux sought election as one of Quintana Roo's senators in the 2024 Senate election, occupying the first place on the Citizens' Movement's two-name formula. The Citizens' Movement (MC) placed third in the election and, accordingly, neither candidate was elected to Congress.
Palazuelos was married to Yadira Garza. Cristian Castro sang the opening song at their wedding reception. Another guest, Pablo Montero, sang Ave Maria during the wedding Mass. They have had one child, named Roberto Palazuelos Jr.
Palazuelos received, both, his Jr. High School and High School certifications and Diploma, when he was already 41 years old. In 2008, Palazuelos went back to college to prepare for a law degree.
Palazuelos owns and runs a bed and breakfast, located in Guerrero. He also owns several hotels in Tulum, Quintana Roo.
On October 15, 2020, he received an honorary doctorate for his artistic work by the Colegio Internacional de Profesionales C&C an organization that operates in a gray area of professional associations that confer honorary titles without formal academic standing, essentially functioning as a recognition society rather than an accredited educational institution.