RIP Franese de Bernal

 

Actor Farnese de Bernal died at the age of 96

The artist collaborated with celebrities such as Angelina Jolie or Cantinflas

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April 7, 2023

 

This Friday, April 7, the death of actor Farnesio de Bernal at the age of 96 was announced. It was through the Twitter account of the National Theater Company (CNT) where the sensitive death of the artist was reported.

"'I am very happy to have been able to do everything I have done' The members of the CNT celebrate the life of our beloved Farnese de Bernal. Rest in peace," it reads.

Similarly, other organizations dedicated to artistic expression such as the National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature (INBA) shared their condolences to the loved ones of the artist.

"We mourn the sensitive death of the actor, dancer, musician and choreographer, Farnesio de Bernal, a vital member of the @CNT. For his fundamental career in the performing arts he was recognized in2011 with the Fine Arts Medal. We send our love to his family. Rest in peace," they tweeted.

While the account of Theaters of Mexico City added: "Today we say goodbye to an essential figure of art in our country. We mourn the sensitive loss of the first actor, dancer, choreographer and director Farnese de Bernal (1926 -2023). Originally from Michoacán, Bernal is a nodal figure in our artistic panorama. QEPD".

Guillermo del Toro said goodbye to his partner and expressed, through his social networks, his sadness: "A great film colleague. Work and enjoy with CRONOS and with CABEZA DE VACA. Dearest by all..."

For her part, actress Leticia Huijara, who was awarded the National Dramaturgy Award in 2014, also wrote a few words to the renowned figure.

"I always believed that Farnese De Bernal would be immortal. Today I learn that he abandoned us; to us who loved him so much and to the Mexican cinema and theater to which he provided such good services. Until forever dear and gentle friend."

In addition, Leonardo Daniel Miranda, national coordinator of Theater, made a brief remembrance of Bernal's career.

"I regret the recent death of Farnesio de Bernal, full actor of the National Theater Company, who sustained a career of more than 60 years, deserving of various awards, such as the Fine Arts medal, in 2011. I send my condolences to his family and friends," he said.

Who was Farnese de Bernal

Farnesio de Bernal was a choreographer, actor and dancer who was born in 1926 in Zamora, Michoacán. Throughout his life he consolidated an extensive artistic career becoming one of the greatest references in the performing arts of the country.

The artist collaborated throughout his life with great figures, such as Mario Moreno Cantinflas, as both were in the films Su excelencia (1967) or Por mis pistolas (1968).

He also rubbed shoulders with exclusive Hollywood stars, as he participated with Angelina Jolie in the film Original Sin (2001).

As Guillermo del Toro pointed out, Farnesio de Bernal was involved in his film The Invention of Cronos (1993), which is considered one of the most remembered productions of the Mexican director.

In an old interview with Cristina Pacheco, de Bernal commented that theater for him represented one of his greatest passions throughout his life and he did not conceive that there were people who dedicated themselves to this art just because they wanted to gain recognition or money.

"There are actors who succeed and already, they do the same character, the same character, there are people who get into theater, acting not because they love acting, but they want to be famous, rich, admired. Not because they want to dedicate themselves to the theater, they succeed, but I say. It would not give me satisfaction for reasons other than the talent, the love you have for your career," he said at the time.

de BERNAL, Farnesio (Jaime Farnesio Bernal Contreras)

Born: 11/20/1936, Zamora, Michoacan, Mexico

Died: 4/7/2023, Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico

 

Farnesio de Bernal’s westerns – actor:

Por mis pistolas -1968 (cantina owner)

Zapata - 1970

Los fuerzas vivas – 1975 (Boticario_

Los hermanos del viento – 1977 (Martin)

Eagle’s Wing – 1979 (monk)