Manuel "Flaco" Ibáñez facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Manuel "Flaco" Ibáñez
Manuel Ibáñez in 2018
Born	Manuel Ibáñez Martínez (1946-10-17) 17 October 1946 (age 78) Acatlán de Pérez Figueroa, Oaxaca, Mexico
Alma mater	Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1970–present
Spouse(s)	Jacqueline Castro ​ (m. 1979)​
Children	3

Manuel "Flaco" Ibáñez Martínez (born October 17, 1946) is a famous Mexican actor and comedian. He has been in more than 140 movies and TV shows in Mexico.

About Manuel "Flaco" Ibáñez

Manuel Ibáñez Martínez was born on October 17, 1946. He was the youngest of four children and the only boy in his family. His father was a day laborer who left the family soon after Manuel was born. Because his mother did not have a job, Manuel had to help his family earn money from a young age. His uncle, Domingo, helped the family and was like a father figure to Manuel when he was growing up.

Early Career and Education

After his mother passed away in 1968, Manuel started working as a photojournalist. He took pictures for a news agency that his friends had started. He was sent to cover the student movement that year. But soon, he realized he wanted to be a performer instead.

He decided to study at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). He entered a poetry competition and won a scholarship. This scholarship allowed him to study acting at the National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature in Mexico City.

Becoming a Comedy Star

Manuel Ibáñez has become one of the most well-known comedy stars in Mexico. He is famous for his roles in movies like Llegamos, los fregamos y nos fuimos, Los peseros, Los plomeros y las ficheras, El rey de las ficheras, La chica del alacrán de oro, and Lagunilla mi barrio. He has worked with many famous actors. Some of these include Carmen Salinas, Luis de Alba, Alfonso Zayas, Andrés García, Isela Vega, Rafael Inclán, Mario Almada, Sasha Montenegro, and Agustín Bernal.

Manuel has been married five times. His first marriage was when he was 24 years old. He had his first child, Miranda, from this marriage. His current wife is Jacqueline Castro. They have two daughters named Tanya and Daniel. He is also the father of actress Daniela Ibañez.

Teaching and Television Work

Manuel Ibáñez also teaches acting. He works at the Centro de Capacitación Artística (CEA), which means "Artistic Training Center." This center is part of the media company Televisa. In 2005, he started writing for television. He wrote for the sitcom Vecinos ("Neighbours"), which was produced by Eugenio Derbez. He also acted in this show.

In 2006, Ibáñez moved to Argentina for a big role. He starred in the telenovela-sitcom Amor mío ("My Love"). He appeared in 112 episodes over two seasons of this show.

For all his work in movies and television, Manuel Ibáñez was honored in 1995. He was added to the Paseo de las Luminarias, which is like a hall of fame for famous people.

Manuel Ibáñez's Work

Television Shows

Movies and Videos

Awards and Nominations

Manuel Ibáñez has won several awards for his acting.

Premios TVyNovelas

Kids Choice Awards México

See also

In Spanish: Manuel «Flaco» Ibáñez para niños