Miguel Córcega
Miguel Córcega (Spanish pronunciation: [miˈɣelˈkoɾseɣa] , October 29, 1929 in Mexico City – September 29, 2008 in Mexico City) was a Mexican telenovela actor and director. Córcega started his career in acting and directing during the 1940s.[1]
Biography
[edit ]Film
[edit ]In the 1960s, Córcega participated in the Viruta y Capulina films El dolor de pagar la renta and Dos pintores pintorescos . In the latter film, he co-starred as the villain, Lorenzo, a fortune hunter who murders a woman and tries to murder Capulina, whom he thinks is a witness of the crime.[citation needed ]
Telenovelas
[edit ]Córcega directed such Mexican telenovelas and soap operas as Lazos de Amor and El privilegio de amar .[1] His acting credits included the television series Cadenas de amargura .[1]
Later in life, Córcega appeared in Cuidado con el ángel in the role of Padre Anselmo.[1] However, he was forced to retire from the popular television show due to illness.[1] Corcega's role of Padre Anselmo in the show passed to actor Héctor Gómez.[1]
Death
[edit ]Miguel Córcega died of a stroke in Mexico City on September 29, 2008, at the age of 78.[1]
His funeral was held at the Garden of Mexico pantheon in Mexico City.[citation needed ]
Selected filmography
[edit ]- The Two Orphans (1950)
- The Medallion Crime (1956)
- Every Child a Cross to Bear (1957)
References
[edit ]- ^ a b c d e f g "Miguel Córcega dies at 78". People en Español . 2008年09月29日. Archived from the original on 2008年09月30日. Retrieved 2008年10月16日.
External links
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