Hector Bonilla, an 83-year-old veteran actor, died of natural causes on November 25 in Mexico City, Mexico. His son, Fernando Bonilla, confirmed the tragic news of his father’s death on social media by writing an emotional eulogy.
“I honestly want to talk about my father and keep talking about him.” But I believe the best description of my master I have ever read was written by Victor Hugo Rascón Banda in 1993 for Proces, in a review of the play The Stranger. I want to share them with you. This is my father: “Bonilla was a popular performer and loved by students, intellectuals, bankers, housewives and workers.”
Then he said:
“It’s an extraordinary example of universality; He announced Bacardi, appeared in the soap opera Trapada, directed The Foreign, modeled clothing in the magazine Varón Mexico, starred in the film Snakes and Stairs, and oversaw an important cultural project involved. to this city with the regent.” And it’s all happening at the same time.”
Although neither Hector Bonilla’s son nor any other representatives revealed the reason for his death, many media outlets reported that the legendary Mexican actor had kidney cancer. After news of Bonilla’s death became public, condolences began to flood the internet, with the Mexican government’s cultural secretary tweeting about it.
Hector Bonilla (83 years old) passed away after a long battle with kidney cancer.
The Mexican government’s Cultural Secretariat, as well as Culture Minister Alejandra Frausto, both tweeted about the heavy loss to the country’s film industry. Fans of Hector Bonilla’s work will be able to pay their respects to the late actor on Monday, November 28 at 5:00 p.m. CST at the Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts). in Mexico City. The following is an English translation of the Mexican Culture Minister’s tweet:
“On Monday, November 28 at 5:00 p.m., Mexicans will be able to pay their respects to the great Héctor Bonilla, whom they admire.”
The Cultural Secretariat honored the veteran actor, calling him “one of the best Mexican artists”. You can see the original tweet and its English translation here:
“The Ministry of Culture mourns the death of actor Héctor Bonilla, who graduated from the INBAL School of Dramatic Art and is considered by many to be one of Mexico’s greatest performers.” He has worked in theatre, television and film, appearing in films like Rojo Amanecer.”
Many Twitter users also expressed their condolences to the late actor. Here are some examples:
Meanwhile in Mexico… Mexican actor Hector Bonilla passed away. He was 83 years old. XE. pic.twitter.com/nS6xqNu4Er
– Mexicans in London (@TheMexLondoner) November 26, 2022
Bad news! First Mexican actor Hector Bonilla dies aged 83 https://t.co/Q1tNQHhOmw
– Awutar.com (@AwutarMedia) November 25, 2022
Who is Hector Bonilaa?
Bonilla was born in Tetela de Ocampo, Puebla, Mexico on March 14, 1939. His career in the entertainment industry spanned six decades, starting in the 1960s. In addition to acting, Hector Bonilla was also involved. screenplay and directing. Meridiano 100 (1976), Monica y el Profesor (2003) and Rojo Amanecer, meaning Red Dawn, are among Bonilla’s famous works (1989). From the late 1960s to the 2010s, he also starred in several television shows.
Regarding his personal life, Hector Bonilla is married to actress Sofia Alvarez and has 3 children with her: Sergio Bonilla, Leonor Bonilla and Fernando Bonilla Martnez. The actor’s wife and children outlive him.
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn