RIP Arturo Garcia Tenorio

 Arturo García Tenorio, actor of 'Carrusel', 'El Chapulín Colorado' and 'María Mercedes', died

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By Renzo Alvarez

November 14, 2024

 

Over the course of more than 50 years, García Tenorio became a familiar face in Televisa soap operas such as Rosa Salvaje, Pequeña traviesa, Gotita de amor and La madrastra.

The renowned Mexican actor and director Arturo García Tenorio, died this Thursday at the age of 70. The news was confirmed through a statement published by the Zuma Talent agency on its social networks, where condolences were expressed for the actor of successful Televisa productions such as Carrusel, El Chapulín Colorado and María Mercedes.

“It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to Arturo García Tenorio, a talented and beloved actor who left an indelible mark on the world of theater and television. His artistic legacy and passion for acting will always live in our hearts…”, Zuma Talent said in its statement.

The agency also extended its condolences to the artist’s family and friends at this difficult time. The causes of his death have not yet been revealed, but the news has surprised those who witnessed his work in television, film and theater.

The versatile career of Arturo García Tenorio

Arturo García Tenorio began his career in the 70s with his participation in the film Bloody Marlene (El brazo de oro). Since then, his talent and versatility led him to be part of various projects both film and television.

In his career, his collaboration in comedies such as El Chapulín Colorado by Roberto Gómez Bolaños stands out, as well as in films such as Charrito and Don ratón y don ratero, he had participations in programs such as No empujen by Raúl Astor and in episodes of Cándido Pérez.

For more than 50 years, García Tenorio became a familiar face in Mexican soap operas, participating in successful Televisa productions such as Rosa Salvaje, La fuerza del amor, María Mercedes, Pequeña traviesa, Gotita de amor, Clase 406, La madrastra and Carrusel, where he played the humble mechanic Ramón Palillo, father of Jaime Palillo, that robust, rough and somewhat clumsy boy from the World School.

In his later years, García Tenorio continued to be active in the industry, collaborating on recent projects such as the series Los ricos también lloran, Tal para cual, P#t@s social networks, and the comedy series Más vale sola, starring Cecilia Galiano.

TENORIO, Arturo Garcia

Born: 10/7/1954, Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico

Died: 11/14/2024, Mexico, Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico

 

Arturo Garcia Tenorio’s westerns – actor:

Bloody Marlene – 1979 (Hermano brother)

Charrito – 1984 (friend of McCutchen)