(CNN Spanish) - This Friday Manuel “El Loco” Valdés passed away at the age of 89. We tell you five facts about the popular Mexican actor and comedian, who had an extensive career in film, television and theater in his country.
More than 60 films
"El Loco" Valdés participated in more than 60 films, according to the Mexican state agency Notimex.
Her career began in Sweet Squash from 1949, although some of her most prominent roles, according to IMDb, came years later with Little Red Riding Hood , from 1960, Panther Women , from 1967, and Música de siempre from 1958.
It was part of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, between the 1930s and 1960s, when films from that country were widely recognized beyond the borders. He is also well remembered for his roles in the following years.
A memorable figure on Mexican TV
The Loco Valdés show, Operation Ha Ha and Midnight Varieties are some of the open television programs that Valdés starred in and that made him more famous in the country.
In addition to movies, series and small screen programs, Manuel Valdés participated in several theatrical productions.
Brother of «Don Ramón»
"El Loco" was part of a family of artists. His brother Ramón Valdés gave life to the mythical Don Ramón in El Chavo del Ocho and also performed in El Chapulín Colorado. Ramón Valdés, who died in 1988, had a prolific career like his brother: he participated in more than 50 films, according to IMDb.
His other siblings were also performing. Germán Valdés, remembered as the famous "Tin-Tan", is recognized by films such as Chanoc in the claws of the beasts , in which Cristóbal Valdés also participated. Antonio Valdés, for his part, is recognized for his performance in films such as The Inopportune Warning .
Cristian Castro's father
Cristian Castro is one of the sons of Manuel Valdés. The mother of the creator of classics from the 90s and 2000s such as Azul and Por amarte asi is Verónica Castro, whom Manuel Valdés met during the production of Operation Ja Ja , according to Notimex.
After the death of "Loco" Valdés, Verónica Castro posted a prayer on Twitter with the message "Rest in peace, Manu."
Canine selection , his latest film
The last production in which Manuel Valdés participated was Selección canina , an animated film directed by Carlos Pimentel and Nathan Sinfuentes. "The Fool" was the voice of the Perreda Wolf. It is not the only production for children in which he appeared. In 2009 he was even part of a chapter of Sesame Street .
Outside the cinema, "El Loco" Valdés was in the play Aeroplanos until 2018 , with Ignacio López Tarso.