Xavier Ortiz facts for kids
Xavier Ortiz Ramírez (born June 29, 1962 or 1972 – died September 7, 2020) was a talented Mexican artist. He was known for many things: being an actor, a singer, a model, and even a TV host. He was also a dentist and a business owner.
Xavier was a member of a popular music group called Garibaldi. This group had eight members and was very famous. On April 17, 1999, he married another former member of Garibaldi, Patricia Manterola. They were together for 15 years, first as a couple and then as husband and wife.
While with Garibaldi, Xavier appeared in the movie Dónde quedó la bolita. After leaving the band, he acted in several telenovelas (Mexican soap operas) for Televisa. He also had roles in films like Journey from the Fall and the Mexican play P.S. Your Cat Is Dead.
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Movies and TV Shows
Xavier Ortiz acted in various movies and television series throughout his career.
Movies
- Peligrosa tentacion (2008) playing Carlo
- Journey from the Fall (2005) as Bully
- Las pasiones de sor juana (2004) as Antonio Mancera
- Dónde quedó la bolita (1993) with the group Garibaldi
Telenovelas
- La rosa de guadalupe (2010) in the episode 'papito querido'
- Un Gancho al Corazon (2009) as Lalo
- Tormenta en el Paraiso (2007) as Emilio
- Duelo de pasiones (2006) as Rodrigo Ochoa
- Te amaré en silencio (2003) as Federico
- Por tu amor (1999) as Pablo
- Camila (1998) as Rodrigo Sandoval
- Sentimientos Ajenos (1996) as Humberto
Other TV Appearances
Xavier also appeared in various TV programs and episodes:
- "La Riera" (2010) as Francesc
- "Adictos" (2009) in the episode "Drogas"
- "Un gancho al corazón" (2008) as Lalo Mora
- "In Plain Sight" (2008) as a Male Singer
- "Vecinos" (2006–2008) in two episodes as Alejandro and Jimmy
- "La fea más bella" (2006) as Bugambilia
- "Hospital Central" (2004)
- "Historias engarzadas" (2007) as Himself
- "Big Brother VIP: México" (2005) as Himself
On Stage: Theater Roles
Xavier Ortiz was also active in theater, performing in several plays.
- Aventurera (2004-2020) where he played the character Bugambilia.
- Table dance (2009), a play he also produced himself.
- Sólo para Mujeres (2005), a show where fans called him "dios griego" (Greek god).
- P.D. Tu gato ha muerto (P.S. Your Cat Is Dead).
Later Life
Xavier Ortiz passed away on September 7, 2020, in Guadalajara, Mexico.
See also
In Spanish: Xavier Ortiz para niños
