Cuban actors who deceased in 2008
Here are 2 famous actors from Cuba died in 2008:
Sergio Corrieri
Sergio Corrieri (March 3, 1939 Havana-February 29, 2008 Havana) also known as Sergio Lucio Corrieri Hernández was a Cuban actor and theatre director.
He was a prominent figure in Cuban theater and film, and is best known for his leading role in the 1964 film "Memories of Underdevelopment," which is considered a masterpiece of Cuban cinema. Corrieri began his acting career in the 1950s and quickly established himself as one of the most talented actors in Cuba. In addition to his film work, he also directed several successful plays and was a respected figure in the Cuban theater community. Corrieri was also involved in politics, and was a committed socialist who supported the Cuban Revolution. He continued to work in film and theatre throughout his life, and remains an important figure in Cuban cultural history.
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Miguel Benavides
Miguel Benavides (September 10, 1939 Manzanillo-July 14, 2008 Manzanillo) also known as Miguel Orestes Benavides Suárez was a Cuban actor.
He began his acting career in the 1960s and became well known for his roles in Cuban films and television series. He starred in several popular films, including "Lucía" (1968) and "La Ultima Cena" (1976). Benavides was widely regarded as one of Cuba's finest actors and was awarded the National Cinematography Award in 2001 for his contributions to Cuban cinema. Outside of his acting career, he was also a renowned theater director and worked in various capacities in the Cuban cultural scene. Despite his success, he remained a humble and beloved figure in his hometown of Manzanillo, where he passed away at the age of 68.
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