He serves as a major antagonist in Breaking Bad. A member of the Salamanca family, Tuco is the grandson of Abuelita and the nephew of Hector Salamanca. Tuco has four cousins who are involved …

Raymond Cruz (born September 10, 1964) [1] is an American actor, best known for his starring role as Detective Julio Sanchez in the series The Closer and its spinoff Major Crimes, [2] as well as his …

Raymond Cruz is perhaps best-known for his portrayal of the frighteningly lethal Tuco Salamanca in AMC's critically acclaimed show Breaking Bad (2008), a character he later reprised for the first two …

Sep 8, 2025 · Raymond Cruz, who played the iconic villain Tuco Salamanca in Breaking Bad, has been arrested. After playing Tuco in Breaking Bad seasons 1 and 2, Cruz reprised the role in the first two …

Jan 17, 2025 · Tuco Salamanca is a prominent antagonist in the critically acclaimed television series Breaking Bad. Portrayed by Raymond Cruz, Tuco emerges as a volatile and unpredictable Mexican …

What exactly is a Tuco Tuco? The name “Tuco Tuco” isn't a single species, but rather a collective name for several closely related species within the genus Ctenomys. There are over 60 recognized …

Tuco Salamanca is a major antagonist in the crime drama series Breaking Bad and a supporting antagonist in its prequel series Better Call Saul.

Feb 10, 2023 · Tuco belongs to the notorious Salamanca family and is a high-ranking cartel member. Chronologically, we first meet Tuco in the first season of ‘ Better Call Saul ’ when Lars and Cal …

Jan 20, 2026 · Tuco was originally supposed to be the main antagonist of Season 2, but due to Raymond Cruz having difficulties portraying the character, he was killed off earlier than intended.

Feb 11, 2015 · To be able to come back and relive the character is an amazing experience. What’s your take on Tuco? He does have a strong sense of justice—albeit street justice.