Television:
* El Sinaloense (1977-1978): He played the lead role of "El Sinaloense," a bandit and criminal who was actually a hero of the people. This show made him a huge star in Mexico.
* Acompáñame (1978): He starred in this romantic melodrama.
* El Hogar Que Yo Robé (1981): A telenovela that furthered his popularity.
* La Traición (1985): A drama about the betrayal of a close friend.
* Yesenia (1987): He played the character of "Yuri," a Native American man who falls in love with a white woman.
* Carrusel (1989): He starred in this popular children's telenovela.
* Alcanzar Una Estrella (1990): He played the role of "Ricardo," a talented musician who falls in love with a rich woman.
* La Dueña (1995): He played a leading role in this telenovela about a woman who inherits a large estate.
* Amor Real (2003): He starred in this popular telenovela.
* La Fea Más Bella (2006): He played the role of "Don Armando," the father of the protagonist.
* Corona de Lágrimas (2012): He starred in this melodrama.
Movies:
* El Sinaloense (1977): His first starring role, which launched his film career.
* El Hombre Que Mató a Gavilanes (1979): He played the character of "El Gavilán," a bandit who is betrayed by his own men.
* El Día Que Nos Quieren Matar (1978): A crime drama.
* El Hombre de la Bolsa (1980): He starred in this thriller.
* Los Motivos de Laura (1980): A film about a woman who is accused of murdering her husband.
* El Maleficio (1984): He played the role of a man who is cursed by a witch.
* El Vengador (1988): He starred in this action film.
* Un Hombre Enamorado (1991): He played the character of a man who is in love with a woman who is already married.
* El Coyote (2000): He starred in this action film.
* Desnudos (2002): He played the role of "Don Raúl," a wealthy man who has an affair with a younger woman.
This is just a partial list of his work. Juan Ferrara has a long and distinguished career in Mexican cinema and television.