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Cuban actors who deceased at age 73

Here are 1 famous actors from Cuba died at 73:

Rafael Banquells

Rafael Banquells (June 25, 1917 Havana-October 27, 1990 Mexico City) also known as Rafael Banquells Garafulla, Rafael Banquells (I) or Rafael Banquels was a Cuban actor, television director, businessperson and television producer. His children are called Rocío Banquells, Sylvia Pasquel, Ariadne Banquells, Rafael Banquells Hijo, Jose Manuel Banquells and Mary Paz Banquells.

Throughout his career, Rafael Banquells appeared in over 60 films, including "Romeo y Julieta" (1943), "El Gran Calavera" (1949), and "El Revoltoso" (1951). In addition to his acting work, he also directed several telenovelas, such as "Marianela" (1972) and "El Extraño Retorno de Diana Salazar" (1988).

Banquells was also a successful businessperson, owning a chain of restaurants in Mexico City, as well as a production company called "Artistas Asociados". He produced popular telenovelas such as "Los Ricos También Lloran" (1979) and "Cuna de Lobos" (1986).

After a career spanning over five decades, Rafael Banquells passed away in Mexico City at the age of 73 due to complications from a stroke. He is remembered as one of the most influential figures in the early days of Mexican television and film.

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