Hugo Arana facts for kids
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Hugo Arana
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Ricardo Hugo Arana
July 23, 1943 |
| Died | 11 October 2020 (aged 77) |
| Occupation | Film actor |
| Spouse(s) | Marzenka Novak |
Hugo Arana (born July 23, 1943 – died October 11, 2020) was a famous actor from Argentina. He was well-known for his work in movies, on television, and in theatre plays.
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Life and Career
Hugo Arana was born on July 23, 1943. He grew up in a place called Monte Grande, where his parents were farmers. Later, his family moved to Lomas de Zamora and then to Lanús. He learned how to act by studying with talented teachers like Marcello Lavalle and Augusto Fernandes.
Early Acting Days
When he first started acting, Hugo was part of a theatre group called "Errare Humanum Est." He also appeared in early movies such as El Santo de la Espada (1970) and La tregua (1974).
Becoming Popular
In the 1980s, Hugo Arana became very popular. First, he was famous for being in an advertisement for Crespi wine. After that, he starred in a TV comedy show called Matrimonios y algo más. In this show, he played two characters that audiences really loved. One of them was called the "Groncho" from a funny sketch.
He also worked on the Telefé TV series Los exitosos Pells. In this show, he played Franco Andrada, who was the director of a made-up news channel called "Mega News."
Later Life and Death
Sadly, Hugo Arana had a bad fall and had to go to the hospital. While there, he tested positive for COVID-19. He passed away from the illness on October 11, 2020, when he was 77 years old.
Filmography
Hugo Arana acted in many movies throughout his career. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Character |
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| 1970 | El santo de la espada | |
| 1974 | Los golpes bajos | |
| 1974 | La Vuelta de Martín Fierro | |
| 1974 | La balada del regreso | |
| 1974 | Dale nomás | |
| 1974 | La Madre María | |
| 1974 | La tregua | |
| 1975 | Los días que me diste | |
| 1977 | El soltero | |
| 1979 | No apto para menores | |
| 1979 | ...Y mañana serán hombres | Oliva |
| 1979 | La isla | |
| 1979 | Este loco amor loco | |
| 1980 | Buenos Aires, la tercera fundación | Narrator |
| 1982 | Volver | Ángel Ragucci |
| 1985 | The Official Story | Enrique Ibáñez |
| 1986 | Vivir a los 17 | Andrea's Father |
| 1987 | Made in Argentina | |
| 1987 | Chorros | Traverso |
| 1988 | Las puertitas del Sr. López | |
| 1991 | Un lugar en el mundo | Zamora |
| 1992 | El lado oscuro del corazón | (Very minor role) |
| 1995 | El verso | |
| 1997 | El Che | |
| 1997 | Noche de ronda | |
| 1997 | Queréme así (piantao) | |
| 1998 | El inquietante caso de José Blum | José Blum |
| 1999 | Dibu 2, la venganza de Nasty | Lencinas |
| 1999 | Caminata espacial | |
| 2002 | Mi suegra es un zombie | |
| 2003 | Tus ojos brillaban | Heriberto |
| 2003 | El viaje hacia el mar | Rodríguez |
| 2003 | Cautiva | Judge Barrenechea |
| 2004 | Peligrosa obsesión | el Brujo |
| 2008 | Chile puede | |
| 2008 | Don't Look Down | |
| 2014 | Death in Buenos Aires | Sanfilippo |
| 2020 | The Funeral Home | Salvador |
Television Shows
Hugo Arana also appeared in many television series. Here are some of his TV roles:
| Year | Title | Character |
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| 1982–1988 | Matrimonios y algo más | |
| 1997–2003 | 5 Amigos | |
| 1999 | Buenos vecinos | |
| 2003 | Resistiré | |
| 2004 | La panadería de los Felipe | |
| 2007 | Hechizada | |
| 2007 | El Capo | |
| 2008–2009 | Los Exitosos Pells | |
| 2009 | Hogar Dulce Hogar (Uruguay) | |
| 2010 | Para vestir santos | 2013
"Los Vecinos en Guerra" |
| 2016 | La Leona |
Awards and Nominations
Hugo Arana won several awards for his acting.
| Year | Award | Category | Movie/TV Show | Result |
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| 2003 | Festival de Cine Iberoamericano de Huelva | Best Actor | El viaje hacia el mar | Winner |
| 2005 | Cóndor de Plata | Best Supporting Actor | Cautiva | Winner |
| 2008 | Martín Fierro | Supporting Actor/Comedy | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Hugo Arana para niños
