Rubén Blades
Actor
- Born
- July 16, 1948, Panama City, Panama
- Age
- 78 years old
- Zodiac
- Cancer
- Total works
- 83 movies, 6 TV shows
- Latest work
- Campeón Gabacho (2026)
- Genres
- Action,Thriller
Rubén Blades is a Panamanian salsa singer, songwriter, lawyer, actor, and politician who composed the notable song "Pedro Navaja." He has blended lyrical sophistication with political themes in his music. Blades has acted in various films and television series, including a role in "Safe House" (2012). He holds a law degree from the University of Panama and a master's in international law from Harvard University. In 1994, he garnered 18% of the vote in his bid for the Panamanian presidency. He served as the minister of tourism in Panama from 2004 to 2009.
