Trivia

Son of actress Teresa Yenque. Both appeared in the PBS film "The Blue Diner" and an episode of "The Division" on Lifetime, they were never in the same scene.

At the age of 14 years, Yenque's life was turned around by the transformative power of art when his mother New York veteran actress Teresa Yenque (The Affair, 30 Rock, Law & Order) enrolled him in a drama workshop that helped him go from a shy, 230lbs young man who stuttered, to a confident and gifted actor, at home on the stage and comfortable with himself. Thanks to this life-changing experience, Yenque has a passion for helping teens make it through those sometimes-difficult years, using art as a vehicle for development of life skills and self-confidence. This is why he created the non-profit organization Arts for a Better Tomorrow.

Yenque's first visit to Mexico was during the filming of Traffic.

In 2023, Jose Yenque adopted his professional name, J.R. Yenque, to honor his late grandfather, Jose Rafael Yenque, whose guidance was pivotal to his life and career. This name change symbolizes his grandfather's lasting impact and legacy.