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Mexican actor (1922–2013) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joaquín Cordero (Spanish pronunciation: [xoaˈkiŋ koɾˈðeɾo]; August 16, 1922 – February 19, 2013)[1] was a Mexican actor of the cinema, theatre and telenovelas.[2]
Joaquín Cordero | |
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Born | Joaquín Cordero Aurrecoechea August 16, 1922 Puebla, Mexico |
Died | February 19, 2013 90) Mexico City, Mexico | (aged
Years active | 1943–2013 |
Spouse |
Alma Guzmán
(m. 1953; died 2012) |
Children | 3 |
Shortly after his birth, Cordero's family moved to Mexico City. In the following years he studied in a seminary and even considered becoming a priest, but eventually he decided to pursue a law career. After three years of law classes he decided to become an actor against his family's wishes. [citation needed]
He initially appeared in small roles but by his early fifties he was getting much larger roles. Eventually he became one of the most popular actors in Mexican cinema.[citation needed]
Cordero also shown appeared in theatre and on television and in the latter medium in numerous telenovelas and winning numerous awards.[2] His most recent telenovelas included La Madrastra and Destilando Amor.[citation needed]
According to his family, the actor died of heartbreak, facing a deep depression over the death of his beloved wife, Alma Guzmán, which occurred on July 18, 2012.
Joaquín was son of Don Rafael Cordero Pita[3] and Rosario Aurrecoechea and brother of Víctor Cordero Aurrecoechea.[citation needed]
Joaquín's wife was Alma Guzmán, half-sister of journalist Maxine Woodside. Alma bore a son named David.[4]
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