Enrique del Portal facts for kids
Enrique Ruiz del Portal González (born July 3, 1932 – died March 20, 2020) was a talented Spanish singer and actor. He was known for his powerful tenor voice, which is a high male singing voice. Enrique was born in the city of Madrid, Spain.
His acting and singing career began in 1959 at the famous Teatro de la Zarzuela, a theater in Madrid known for Spanish opera. He worked there for many years, performing in various shows. He retired from his long and successful career in 2014.
Who Was Enrique del Portal?
Enrique del Portal was a well-known figure in Spanish theater. He specialized in a type of Spanish musical theater called zarzuela. This is a bit like an opera, but it includes spoken parts, singing, and sometimes dancing. Enrique was very good at both singing and acting, which made him perfect for these roles.
Famous Roles and Performances
Throughout his career, Enrique del Portal played many different characters in popular zarzuela shows. Some of his most memorable roles included:
- Caramello in Carnival in Venice
- Cardona in Doña Francisquita
- The Governor in Don Gil de Alcalá
- Espejo in Chorizos y Poles
- Españita and Ansúrez in different versions of La patria chica
- Atenedoro in La revoltosa
- The Intendant in El rey que rabió
He brought these characters to life on stage, entertaining audiences for decades with his voice and acting skills.
His Final Years
Enrique del Portal continued to be active even after retiring. Sadly, on March 5, 2020, he had a fall at his home in Madrid. Due to the difficult health situation in the world at that time, it was hard for him to get hospital care. His health got worse, and he passed away on March 20, 2020, at the age of 87.
See also
- In Spanish: Enrique del Portal para niños
