RIP Julio Medina

 

Julio Medina, Colombian acting legend, passed away

National television is mourning the death of one of its most emblematic figures, who passed away at the age of 91.

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By Redacción Vea

November 23, 2024

 

It was with deep sadness that it was reported in recent hours that Julio Medina, one of the first actors of Colombian television, died on November 23 at the age of 91, leaving a great legacy on the small screen.

This news was confirmed to Vea magazine by Julio Hernán Correa, president of the Colombian Association of Actors (ACA), who said that "Julio was very sick" and died on Saturday morning. However, the causes of death have not yet been revealed.

After the news was announced, social networks were flooded with messages of condolence and recognition of Julio Medina's career. Colleagues, friends and followers expressed their sorrow for the loss of this great actor, whom they also remember as a man of great sensitivity and generosity who "always had a kind word".

"May he rest in peace, my dear friend Julio. You are loved very much and will always be a great inspiration. Also thank you for being part of my life and allowing me to meet you," Edwin Rodríguez, general producer of RTVC, wrote on social networks.

A review of Julio Medina's career

Born in the municipality of Chiquinquirá (Boyacá), he traveled to the United States at a very young age to pursue his dream of being an actor. Thanks to his insistence, but above all because of his talent, he managed to make his debut on American television as part of the series Gunsmoke (1965).

As for Colombian television, Julio Medina won the hearts of the public with his work in popular soap operas, such as Los Cuervos, En cuerpo ajeno, Las aguas mansas, La viuda de blanco, Amor en custodia, Malcriados, Venganza and Sin senos sí hay paraíso.

It should be remembered that, for several years, the actor from Boyacá decided to spend his last years in a geriatric home.

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Julio Medina's friends and followers will be able to say their last goodbyes, according to the information learned by this media, at the Gaviria Funeral Home in Bogotá (Carrera 13 No. 43A-45), in room number 3, starting at 11 a.m. on November 24.

It is with deep sadness that Vea magazine joins the national mourning for the departure of Julio Medina. His legacy as an actor and his contribution to Colombian culture will last forever.

MEDINA, Julio (Julio Medina Salazar)

Born: 1/16/1933, Chiquinquirá, Boyacá, Colombia

Died: 11/23/2024, Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia

 

Julio Medina’s westerns – actor:

Gunsmoke (TV) 1965, 1970, 1972 (Fermin, Rodriguez, Pedro)

The Wild Wild West (TV) – 1968, 1969 (townsman, Don Carlos)

The High Chaparral (TV) – 1969, 1970 (man, Sanchez)

Kung Fu (TV) – 1973, 1975 (padre, Father Salazar)

Centenial (TV) – 1979 (Father Gravez)

Zorro: la Espada y la Rosa (TV) – 2007 (Maestro Abelado Samaniedo de Villaire)

The New Adventures of Zorro (TV) – 1981 [voice of Miguel]