James Valdez is a fictional character portrayed by Peter Gadiot in the TV series Queen of the South.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Cuarenta Minutos (season 1), they were 30 years old.
They appear in 49 episodes out of a total of 62 aired and have accumulated 33292 positive votes.
The character of James Valdez is mainly associated with Teresa Mendoza, Pote Galvez and Camila Vargas.
Episodes49
Cuarenta Minutos
episode S1.E2 june 2016Teresa, now in Texas, must prove herself to Camila and do a risky job for her. Epifanio contacts his wife on finding Teresa, unaware she has her. Brenda and her son continue to evade the Cartel and receive a helping hand.
Estrategia de Entrada
episode S1.E3 july 2016Camila tests Teresa's loyalty on a major drug operation; Camila makes a move to take over Epifanio's cartel; Brenda plots her escape.
Lirio de los Valles
episode S1.E4 july 2016Teresa's first solo drug run takes a drastic turn. Brenda and her son arrive in Dallas. Epifanio believes Camila may be hiding Teresa, and sends Cesar to snatch her. Camila seeks to bring her empire to Mexico.
Un Alma. Un Mapa. A Futuro
episode S1.E5 july 2016Teresa and James infiltrate a high end party for a wetwork job. Brenda works with a drug dealer in order for her and Tony to survive. Epifanio looks to break Camila's ties with the Colombians.
El Engaño Como la Regla
episode S1.E6 july 2016A drug bust by the DEA is putting Camila in a desperate spot, now that her product is running low. Brenda's new drug dealing business causes a rift between her and Tony.
El Hombre Pájaro
episode S1.E7 august 2016After losing another shipment, Camila suspects a mole, unaware Epifanio is responsible. Teresa and James are sent to collect contraband for Camila, and run into trouble. Brenda looks to go beyond selling cocaine.
Billete de Magia
episode S1.E8 august 2016Camila, out of money, cocaine and options, decides to take an incredibly risky step by ripping off some dangerous dealers out of Florida. In order to pull this off, Teresa must go undercover. With her life on the line, she's forced to make a choice that will forever change her. Meanwhile, Brenda's supplies are low, and she makes a shift to a much more addictive and dangerous product.
Coge Todo lo Que Puede Llevar
episode S1.E9 august 2016Teresa tries to save a witness to the heist; and a confident Camila vows that she's back in business and is done with Epifanio.
Esta 'Cosa' Que Es Nuestra
episode S1.E10 august 2016Camila returns to Mexico at Epifanio's request. Teresa is able to sneak Maria and Angel back to Mexico and must deal with problems from those who oppose the cartel. James continues his hunt for Teresa.
Punto Sin Retorno
episode S1.E11 september 2016Since aligning with the Jimenez cartel, Camila's operation must go underground. Teresa and Brenda believe they can start a new life using Güero's book's information.
Quinientos Mil
episode S1.E12 september 2016Teresa and Brenda gamble everything on an extortion attempt. Camila takes more drastic steps to overtake Epifanio's empire.
Cicatriz
episode S1.E13 september 2016Teresa, determined to escape and save Brenda, risks her life to protect the book by any means necessary. Meanwhile, in his campaign for Governor, Epifanio obtains new intel that changes everything.
El Cuerpo de Cristo
episode S2.E1 june 2017Teresa makes a deal with an eccentric smuggler. Camila tries to rebuild her business. Epifanio has a new partner but he probably can't control him.
Dios y el Abogado
episode S2.E2 june 2017Old enemies and an old flame threaten to tear everything apart for Teresa as she plans a high stake narco-horse race.
Un Pacto con el Diablo
episode S2.E3 june 2017While trying to destroy Epifanio's drug smuggling tunnels, Teresa and James come face-to-face with a group of American border vigilantes.
El Beso de Judas
episode S2.E4 june 2017Teresa's loyalties are tested when she is asked to assassinate a DEA mole.
El Nacimiento de Bolivia
episode S2.E5 july 2017Teresa, James and El Guero go to Bolivia in search of El Santo, the mysterious cult-like leader who could be their new supplier.
El Camino de la Muerte
episode S2.E6 july 2017Teresa embarks on a spiritual journey after being captured by the cult leader El Santo.
El Precio de la Fe
episode S2.E7 july 2017With their payment deadline looming, Teresa and Camila need to find a new distributor, but their plans become threatened.
Sacar Con Sifón el Mar
episode S2.E8 july 2017Teresa and her crew are sent to Chicago to meet a drug dealer, while Cortez and the Feds are hot on their trail.
Sólo el Amor de Una Madre
episode S2.E9 august 2017After a blunder, Teresa and Camilla are forced to flee from hitmen but the journey brings them closer together.
Que Manden los Payasos
episode S2.E10 august 2017James and Teresa compete for Camilla's trust. A new revelation causes Teresa to reevaluate everything. Epifanio plans on leaving the cartel, but not before he punishes Cortez.
La Noche Oscura del Alma
episode S2.E11 august 2017Teresa goes on the run from Camilla but after a violent encounter, she realizes the time for running is over. It's time for war.
Todas las Horas Hieren
episode S2.E12 august 2017Determined to break away from Camila for good, Teresa forges new, uneasy alliances -- and for the first time, she brings the fight to Camila's doorstep.
La Última Hora Mata
episode S2.E13 august 2017There can only be one queen. Who wins the final battle between Camila and Teresa?
La Ermitaña
episode S3.E1 june 2018Hiding from Camila in Malta, Teresa tries to launch a drug empire of her own by striking a deal with a dangerous money launderer.
El Colgado
episode S3.E2 june 2018On the run from hitmen in Malta, Teresa is helped by an old friend, whose intentions are anything but clear.
Reina de Oros
episode S3.E3 july 2018Teresa risks her life and empire when she attempts to rescue girls that are being trafficked.
La Fuerza
episode S3.E4 july 2018Teresa flees Europe and starts fresh in Phoenix, Arizona, where she must deal with a commission of cartel bosses and a corrupt local sheriff.
El Juicio
episode S3.E5 july 2018Teresa's Phoenix winery is besieged by an old enemy. While defending her property, Teresa finds passion with an old friend.
Los Enamorados
episode S3.E6 july 2018Teresa tries to escape her captors with the help of an unexpected ally.
Reina de Espadas
episode S3.E7 august 2018While dealing with her grief, Teresa battles a dangerous sicario and faces mutiny in her own ranks.
El Carro
episode S3.E8 august 2018In a bold plan to take over all drug distribution in Phoenix, Teresa makes a deal with the devil.
El Diablo
episode S3.E9 august 2018To help wipe out her rivals in Phoenix, Teresa gets into bed with an ambitious politician.
La Muerte
episode S3.E10 august 2018Returning to Bolivia, Teresa risks her life to prove her loyalty to El Santo.
Diez de Copas
episode S3.E11 august 2018Teresa hunts for a mole inside her own operation, and faces a terrible choice.
Justicia
episode S3.E12 september 2018Teresa tries to free a friend from his cage and comes face to face with her sworn enemy.
El Mundo
episode S3.E13 september 2018Reeling from a surprise attack, Teresa makes a bold move to seize the throne.
Vienen por Ti
episode S4.E13 august 2019Teresa must solidify a new business deal to take down an enemy - but an unexpected visitor arrives.
Fantasmas
episode S5.E1 april 2021Teresa sets out to expand her business in New York City while James proves his allegiance to Teresa.
Me Llevo Manhattan
episode S5.E2 april 2021With tensions rising, Teresa arranges a sit down in New York between the Dominicans and the Russians.
No Te Pierdas La Cabeza
episode S5.E3 april 2021After the Judge places a bounty on Dumas's head, Teresa sends James to rescue him.
La Situación
episode S5.E4 april 2021With the Judge dead and Dumas behind bars, Teresa finds herself in the crosshairs of the FBI.
Mas Dinero Mas Problemas
episode S5.E5 may 2021Teresa travels to Germany after Oksana is cheated in a drug deal.
Plata o Plomo
episode S5.E6 may 2021Teresa solidifies her foothold in Europe while George makes an ominous discovery about Boaz's Miami operation.
El Zorro en la Gallinera
episode S5.E7 may 2021Boaz makes moves to dismantle the Mendoza Cartel once and for all.
Todo Lo Que Toco
episode S5.E8 may 2021After Teresa puts her life on the line for Pote and Kelly Anne, the war with Boaz intensifies.
A Prueba de Balas
episode S5.E9 june 2021While Pote and Kelly Anne adapt to suburban life, Devon Finch reappears, forcing Teresa and James to go after Kostya in New York.
El Final
episode S5.E10 june 2021Pote, Kelly Anne, and James try to disappear, but they must fend off attacks from Devon Finch and Boaz.
- Cuarenta Minutos
- Estrategia de Entrada
- Lirio de los Valles
- Un Alma. Un Mapa. A Futuro
- El Engaño Como la Regla
- El Hombre Pájaro
- Billete de Magia
- Coge Todo lo Que Puede Llevar
- Esta 'Cosa' Que Es Nuestra
- Punto Sin Retorno
- Quinientos Mil
- Cicatriz
- El Cuerpo de Cristo
- Dios y el Abogado
- Un Pacto con el Diablo
- El Beso de Judas
- El Nacimiento de Bolivia
- El Camino de la Muerte
- El Precio de la Fe
- Sacar Con Sifón el Mar
- Sólo el Amor de Una Madre
- Que Manden los Payasos
- La Noche Oscura del Alma
- Todas las Horas Hieren
- La Última Hora Mata
- La Ermitaña
- El Colgado
- Reina de Oros
- La Fuerza
- El Juicio
- Los Enamorados
- Reina de Espadas
- El Carro
- El Diablo
- La Muerte
- Diez de Copas
- Justicia
- El Mundo
- Vienen por Ti
- Fantasmas
- Me Llevo Manhattan
- No Te Pierdas La Cabeza
- La Situación
- Mas Dinero Mas Problemas
- Plata o Plomo
- El Zorro en la Gallinera
- Todo Lo Que Toco
- A Prueba de Balas
- El Final
Best moments10
- Reeling from a surprise attack, Teresa makes a bold move to seize the throne.
- Teresa's loyalties are tested when she is asked to assassinate a DEA mole.
- Teresa's Phoenix winery is besieged by an old enemy. While defending her property, Teresa finds passion with an old friend.
- Hiding from Camila in Malta, Teresa tries to launch a drug empire of her own by striking a deal with a dangerous money launderer.
- Old enemies and an old flame threaten to tear everything apart for Teresa as she plans a high stake narco-horse race.
- Teresa and her crew are sent to Chicago to meet a drug dealer, while Cortez and the Feds are hot on their trail.
- Teresa sets out to expand her business in New York City while James proves his allegiance to Teresa.
- Teresa hunts for a mole inside her own operation, and faces a terrible choice.
- After the Judge places a bounty on Dumas's head, Teresa sends James to rescue him.
- Camila returns to Mexico at Epifanio's request. Teresa is able to sneak Maria and Angel back to Mexico and must deal with problems from those who oppose the cartel. James continues his hunt for Teresa.
- El Mundo
- El Beso de Judas
- El Juicio
- La Ermitaña
- Dios y el Abogado
- Sacar Con Sifón el Mar
- Fantasmas
- Diez de Copas
- No Te Pierdas La Cabeza
- Esta 'Cosa' Que Es Nuestra