Manuel Valdés facts for kids
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Manuel Valdés
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Fernando Manuel Alonso Gómez de Valdés y Castillo
21 January 1931 Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
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| Died | 28 August 2020 (aged 89) |
| Other names | El Loco |
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La Carabina de Ambrosio |
| Children | 12, including Cristian Castro and Marcos Valdés |
| Family | Valdés family |
Fernando Manuel Alonso Gómez de Valdés y Castillo (born January 21, 1931 – died August 28, 2020) was a very famous Mexican actor and comedian. He was part of the talented Valdés family. His brothers, Ramón Valdés and Germán Valdés (also known as "Tin Tan"), were also well-known actors. Manuel Valdés was also the father of popular singers Cristian Castro and Marcos Valdés. People often called him "El Loco" (The Crazy One) because of his funny and energetic style.
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About Manuel Valdés and His Family
Manuel Valdés was born on January 21, 1931, in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. His parents were Rafael Gómez-Valdés Angellini and Guadalupe Castillo. Manuel had eight brothers and sisters. Many of his siblings also became famous in entertainment.
When Manuel was seven, his family moved to Nuevo Laredo. Later, they moved to Mexico City. Manuel's brother, Germán Valdés, was already a successful actor.
Manuel's Start in Entertainment
Manuel Valdés began his acting career early. At 13, he was an extra in a movie called El hijo desobediente. He earned 12 pesos for this first job.
When he was 19, Manuel became a dancer for Televicentro. His first time as a comedian was on a show called Variedades de medio día. He worked alongside Héctor Lechuga. Manuel "El Loco" Valdés is known as one of the first true television comedians in Mexico.
Manuel's Children
Manuel Valdés had twelve children. Some of his children also became famous. His son, Cristian Castro, is a very popular singer. Another son, Marcos Valdés, is also a singer. Cristian Castro's mother is the actress Verónica Castro.
Manuel Valdés's Work
Manuel Valdés starred in many films and television shows. He was known for his unique comedic style.
Films Manuel Valdés Appeared In
- Tender Pumpkins (1949)
- Oh Darling! Look What You've Done! (1951)
- You've Got Me By the Wing (1953)
- It Is Never Too Late to Love (1953)
- The Unknown Mariachi (1953)
- The Cha Cha Cha Widows (1955)
- Look What Happened to Samson (1955)
- Trip to the Moon (1958)
- Música de siempre (1958)
- A Thousand and One Nights (1958)
- Dangers of Youth (1960)
- The Phantom of the Operetta (1960)
- Tom Thumb and Little Red Riding Hood (1962)
- The Loving Ones (1979)
- Midnight Dolls (1979)
- La leyenda de la Nahuala (2007)
Television Shows Manuel Valdés Appeared In
- La Carabina de Ambrosio (1978–1984)
- ¡Vivan los niños! (2002)
- Siempre te amaré (2000)
- Entre el amor y el odio (2002)
- Amy, la niña de la mochila azul (2004)
- Como dice el dicho (2012)
Manuel Valdés's Later Years
Manuel Valdés passed away on August 28, 2020. He was 89 years old. He died due to health problems related to cancer. He was a beloved figure in Mexican entertainment for many decades.
See also
In Spanish: Manuel Valdés (actor) para niños
