MEXICO CITY (process.com.mx).- The National Association of Actors (ANDA) reported on its networks the death of the first actor Ernesto Gómez Cruz, which occurred on the night of Saturday, April 6, who was 90 years old.
That instance only posted on X (Twitter), @andactores, around 12 midnight:
“The National Association of Actors regrets the sensitive death of our colleague Ernesto Gómez Cruz. Our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. The artistic community in Mexico today suffers the loss of a great artist and colleague. RIP (may he rest in peace).”
Gómez Cruz (Veracruz, November 7, 1933), first began photography in his native state, where he met a friend who invited him to study dramatic art. Although he wanted to be a singer, due to his shyness and lack of preparation he did not fulfill that dream. However, he dedicated himself fully to acting. His debut was in 1966 with the famous feature film “Los Caifanes”, by Juan Ibáñez, where he acted with Julissa, Óscar Chávez, Eduardo López Rojas, Enrique Álvarez Félix and Sergio Ramírez, and for his role “El Azteca” he won the Diosa silver.
He worked on more than two hundred films, the best known being “Herod’s Law” (1999), “A Wonderful World” (2006), “Hell” (2010) and “The Perfect Dictatorship” (2014), by Luis Estrada. ; “Bandidas” (2006), by Joachim Ronning and Espan Sandberg; “Perpetual Chain” (1975), “The Empire of Fortune” (1986) and “The Carnival of Sodom” (2006), by Arturo Ripstein; “The Crime of Father Amaro” (2002), by Carlos Carrera; “The Alley of Miracles” (1995), by Jorge Fons; “El padre Gallo” (1986), by Gonzalo Martínez Ortega, “El Norte” (1983), by Gregory Nava, and “Canoa” (1975), by Felipe Cazals, among others.
Ernesto Gómez Cruz was born in the port of Veracruz. He also worked in theater and television. He stood out in the third season of the series “Cappadocia” (2012). He won seven Ariel Awards throughout his career, a prize awarded by the Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences. Around 2014, this institution awarded the Golden Ariel. His versatility allowed him to stand out in both dramas and comedies.
Mourning in Mexican cinema
The messages began on the networks, especially in X. Alejandra Frausto, @alefrausto, Secretary of Culture, expresses:
“Sad news about the death of actor Ernesto Gómez Cruz. Trained in a long career in film, theater and television, he established himself as one of the leading actors of the new generations. My deepest condolences to his family and friends RIP.”
Then there was the official condolence, from the Ministry of Culture, @cultura_mx:
“The Ministry of Culture regrets the death of the first actor Ernesto Gómez Cruz, whose emblematic performances in films such as ‘Los Caifanes’, ‘El calle de losmiracles’ and ‘El rather’ will be remembered as an invaluable legacy in Mexican cinema. His 58-year artistic career in theater, film and television made him a benchmark for the performing arts in Mexico.”
The National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature did the same:, @bellasartesinba:
“With sadness we regret the sensitive death of the first actor Ernesto Gómez Cruz, who studied at @ENATOFICIAL. His career in theater, film and television leaves an invaluable legacy in the performing arts of Mexico and in the training of generations of actresses and actors. His emblematic performances in his 58-year career will be remembered in films such as ‘Los Caifanes’, ‘The Alley of Miracles’ and ‘Hell’. In 2019, he generously sponsored students from the INBAL Artistic Initiation Schools.”
Then Radio Educación, @RadioEducacion:
“His legacy will be remembered through his performances in emblematic films of Mexican cinema.”
The UNAM Film Library, @FilmotecaUNAM, highlights:
“The multi-award-winning actor will be remembered for his participation in ‘Los Caifanes’, ‘Canoa’, ‘The Alley of Miracles’ and ‘La ley de Herod’. In 2003 he received the UNAM Filmoteca Medal for his artistic sensitivity.
UNAM Culture, @UNAMCulture, adds:
“Tonight it was your turn, Azteca. You said it: then any day you hand over the tennis shoes and you don’t find out about your own cadaverous party. Have a good trip to Caifán Ernesto Gómez Cruz, one of the greatest actors in Mexican cinema. Rest in peace”.
The National School of Cinematographic Arts UNAM, @enacunam, complements:
“The departure of Ernesto Gómez Cruz leaves a void in Mexican cinema. We will remember his brilliant performance in ‘The Alley of Miracles’, ‘Hell’ and ‘Los Caifanes’, among other notable participations. Rest in peace, dear Ernesto.”
Likewise, the actor Roberto Sosa Martínez, @RobertoSosaMx, highlights:
“Rest in peace dear Ernesto Gómez Cruz. Thank you for so much accompaniment and your always affable love, so many anecdotes together, I embrace your soul. Thank you great Caifan. Thank you for playing my father in fiction on so many occasions, but above all, for your friendship…”
Meanwhile, Leticia Huijara, @LeticiaHujara, writes:
“If we talk about pillars of Mexican cinema, this was one of the truly strong ones. Bye godfather. “Eternal Ernesto.”
Vanessa Bauche, @VanessaBauche, expresses:
“Eternal applause. May the return journey be bright. Strengthen his family and loved ones.”
Esteban Soberanes, @Soberanes_Tebas, writes:
“Today one of the people left, one of the actors I loved most in this medium and from whom I learned some things about life. My dear Caifán, my Do Ru!! I was able to say goodbye to him and still chat and sing together.
You will always be in my heart.”
Jorge Zarate, @zaratejorge61, says:
“My grandmother said in reference to when an actor died:
‘If they die, how can one not die?’ How lucky!, good luck, to have worked with Don Ernesto Gómez Cruz!
Regina Orozco, @Regina Orozco, states:
“Fly high #Caifan, may your talent light up the sky.”
The Guadalajara International Film Festival, Official FICG, @FICGoficial, highlights:
“The Guadalajara International Film Festival mourns the sensitive death of the first actor Ernesto Gómez Cruz, our Mayahuel de Plata tribute for his career in 2013.”
The actress Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez, emphasizes on her Facebook:
“Don Ernesto Gómez Cruz has entered the dimension of immortality. I consider you my film acting teacher. I had the great fortune to meet you in several films; ‘The North’, ‘The Empire of Fortune’, ‘Journey to Paradise’. Light to light. Thank you for lighting the way for me. I hug you and recognize your immense talent. Big ovation, always.”
The Cinematographic Training Center, @CCCMéxico, details:
“It is with great regret that we say goodbye to Ernesto Gómez Cruz, a fundamental actor in Mexican cinema. He gave life to unforgettable characters. We wish you light on your path.”
Mexico City Theaters, @TeatrosCdMexico, joins:
“With sadness we say goodbye to the first actor Ernesto Gómez Cruz (1933-2024). With a great and outstanding career of more than 50 years in film, theater and television.”
In September 2019, Shorts México, Mexico’s International Short Film Festival, paid tribute to Gómez Cruz. Its director Jorge Magaña recalls to this news outlet:
“In Shorts Mexico there is a special program called Homenaje en Corto and we had done it for various personalities in the industry who have also made short films, and it was necessary for us that Mr. Ernesto Gómez Cruz have his recognition. That’s why we contacted him and we were lucky that on that occasion Roberto Sosa, Evangelina Martínez and Tenoch Huerta could go, and it was an honor to have made this tribute to an icon of Mexican cinema who also greatly supported the short film. The original thing about these tributes is that their acting works that they have done in short films are presented.”
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2024-04-10 04:04:46
