Héctor Ortega facts for kids
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Héctor Ortega Gómez
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| Born | 12 January 1939 Mexico City, Mexico
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| Died | 3 June 2020 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | María Asunción Stoupignan |
| Children | 1, Damián Ortega |
Héctor Ortega Gómez (born January 12, 1939 – died June 3, 2020) was a talented Mexican actor. He worked in movies, television, and theater. Besides acting, he was also a skilled writer and director.
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Who Was Héctor Ortega?
Héctor Ortega Gómez was a very important figure in Mexican entertainment. He was known for his many roles and for his creative work behind the scenes. He left a big mark on the world of film, TV, and stage.
Early Life and Family
Héctor Ortega was born in Mexico City, Mexico. In 1967, he and María Asunción Stoupignan had a son named Damián Ortega. Damián grew up to be a famous artist himself. He started his career drawing cartoons for a newspaper.
A Career in Acting
Héctor Ortega began his acting journey in the theater. His first movie role was in 1964. It was in a film called There are no thieves in this village. After that, he appeared in many other movies. Some of these included Los días del amor and The Holy Mountain.
TV Shows and Telenovelas
Héctor Ortega was also very popular on television. He acted in many telenovelas, which are like long TV dramas. Some of his well-known telenovelas were Colorina, El privilegio de amar, and Alegrijes y rebujos. He played many different characters in these shows.
Theater Work
Theater was a big part of Ortega's life. He acted in and directed many plays. He directed famous actors like Héctor Suárez and Susana Alexander. He also directed The accidental death of an anarchist, which was a very important play for him. For his acting in 1822: El año que fuimos imperio, he won a Best Actor Award. This award came from the Mexican Association of Theater Critics.
Behind the Scenes: Writing and Directing
Héctor Ortega was not just an actor; he was also a talented writer. He wrote scripts for movies and plays. For example, he helped write the story for the film El aguila descalza in 1969. He also worked on the screenplay for Calzonzin Inspector in 1973.
In 1976, he started directing movies. His first film as a director was La palomilla al rescate. The next year, he directed his second movie, Vacaciones misteriosas.
In 2012, Héctor Ortega took part in a special reading program. It was called "Leo… luego existo" (I read, therefore I exist). He read from his own book, "Revistas políticas," at a cultural center.
Awards and Recognition
Héctor Ortega received several awards for his work.
- He won the Best Actor Award for his play 1822: El Año en que Fuimos Imperio in 2002.
- He also won an Ariel Award for Best Picture for the film Mariana, Mariana in 1987.
- In 1972, he won an Ariel Award for Best Original Story for El águila descalza.
- He was nominated for other Ariel Awards too, showing how much his work was appreciated.
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See also
In Spanish: Héctor Ortega para niños
