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Raymundo Capetillo
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Capetillo in 2011
Born
Raymundo Sánchez y Capetillo

(1943-09-01)1 September 1943
Mexico City, Mexico
Died 12 July 2020(2020-07-12) (aged 76)
Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality Mexican
Citizenship Mexican
Occupation Actor
Years active 1969–2017

Raymundo Sánchez y Capetillo, known as Raymundo Capetillo (born September 1, 1943 – died July 12, 2020), was a talented Mexican actor. He worked in many different areas, including theater, movies, television, and radio. Besides acting, he was also an economist and an English teacher.

Raymundo Capetillo's Life and Career

Raymundo Capetillo began his acting career in the late 1960s. He quickly became a well-known face in Mexico, appearing in many popular TV shows, films, and plays. His career lasted for nearly 50 years, from 1969 to 2017.

His Acting Journey

Capetillo was especially famous for his roles in telenovelas, which are long-running TV soap operas popular in Latin America. He acted in dozens of these shows, playing many different characters. Some of his notable telenovelas include Muchacha italiana viene a casarse, Viviana, Rosa salvaje, and Cadenas de amargura.

He also appeared in several films, starting with Rosas blancas para mi hermana negra in 1969. His film roles showed his range as an actor. On stage, he performed in many theater productions, including Mame and Don Juan Tenorio.

Beyond Acting

Even though he was a busy actor, Raymundo Capetillo also had other important professions. He was trained as an economist, which means he studied how money and resources are managed. He also worked as an English teacher, helping others learn the language. This shows he had many different skills and interests.

His Final Years

Raymundo Capetillo continued acting until 2017. He passed away on July 12, 2020, at the age of 76, in Mexico City. He died due to complications from COVID-19.

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