Palomo became famous across Mexico and Latin America after his 1992 characterization of Juan del Diablo in Corazon Salvaje. With the success of Corazon Salvaje, Palomo became a fan favorite and a teen-idol. He went on to make several other telenovelas, with mixed success. A sequel to Corazon Salvaje was on the planning stages when he died.
Palomo died of a heart attack while dining at a restaurant in Los Angeles.