Helena Rojo and Juan Ferrera were married for more than a decade. At that time, they also came to work together on film and theater projects. Credit: Mystery, YouTube
At the age of 79, the first actress Helena Rojo died. This was announced by the National Association of Interpreters (ANDI) through social networks on the night of Saturday, February 3.
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According to the association, the death of the Mexican star occurred around 3 in the afternoon after a long fight against cancer. The news did not go unnoticed by the media, where different actors and actresses did not take long to regret his departure through social networks.
“ANDI México announces the death of interpreter partner Helena Rojo. Actress with extensive experience in theater, film and television. She is remembered for her participation in soap operas such as ‘The privilege of loving’ and ‘Abrázame very strong’. Our condolences to family and friends,” highlighted the ANDI account.
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Helena Rojo has been considered one of the most versatile actresses in the country, leaving an extensive career on small screens, film and theater. With a career that spanned several decades, she stood out for her talent, having started in the world of entertainment as a model in the 60s, before training in the theater field under the tutelage of Carlos Ancira and José Luis Ibáñez.
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On the small screen, her performances led her to participate in great stellar soap operas that have been catapulted as classics.
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Her first appearances date back to 1973, where she played Isaura in the Stranger in her town. However, it would be years later when his stellar and memorable roles arrived.
El Privilegio de Amar, a work in which Rojo shared credits with Adela Noriega and Andrés García, was especially significant, allowing her to obtain the TvNovelas award for Best Actress.
In “Abrázame very strong”, Rojo shined alongside Victoria Ruffo, Aracely Arámbula and Fernando Colunga, also obtaining recognition as Best First Actress. The music of this soap opera reached the hands of Juan Gabriel, the Divo of Juárez, further cementing its success. On the other hand, “Amor Real”, an adaptation of the novel “Bodas de Odio” by Ernesto Alonso and set in the 19th century, featured Rojo’s participation alongside Adela Noriega, Fernando Colunga, and Mauricio Islas, achieving a resonance international that crossed borders.
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“Corazón Salvaje”, set in 1850 and recorded in Veracruz, not only established Aracely Arámbula as a prominent actress, but also presented Rojo in a determining role for the plot, accompanied by talents such as Eduardo Yáñez and Enrique Rocha. Although “Inocente de ti” may not have garnered as many nominations as her other works, Rojo stood out by winning the Best Villain category at the 2005 TVyNovelas Awards, once again demonstrating her ability to encompass a wide range of characters. .
His film debut occurred in the early 1970s, achieving recognition in films such as “The Suicide Club”, “The Friends” and the iconic horror film “Blacker Than Night”, sharing the screen with figures like Lucía Méndez and Susana Dosamantes.
In addition to his commendable work in the seventh art, where he won Ariel awards for his performances in “Fin de Fiesta” (1972) and “Misterio” (1981), Rojo became an undisputed star in the theater.
Helena Rojo highlighted works such as “My God, Make Me a Widow Please” and “Mujeres de Ceniza”. Her commitment and dedication made her a figure admired by both colleagues and the public.