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MADRID, Spain.- Héctor Echemendía, who for decades was a regular name on Cuban television, has a solid career in film, theater and television.
Born in Havana, Echemendía discovered his passion for acting at a young age, which led him, in his early twenties, to join the amateur group led by Miguel Ponce, which in l961 became professional under the name Conjunto Dramático de Camagüey. His career in the theater includes performances in more than 40 plays, including The wake of Pachencho, The dog in the manger y Pedro navaja.
Echemendía’s talent was not limited to tabalas. In 1979 he made his film debut in the film The brigadierdirected by Octavio Cortázar. Others followed, such as The Beauty of the Alhambra (1989) by Enrique Pineda Barnet and Amor vertical (1997), by Arturo Sotto.
In the television field he achieved fame by starring in the adventures Siblingsand then became a familiar face to Cuban viewers, appearing in numerous soap operas: Sun of Batey, Passion and Prejudice, Wild Land, The Orphans of the Pious Work, Water Violets, among other.
In recent days, images on social media have revealed that the popular actor is out of Cuba. According to his friend Mayito Cordero, Echemendía has moved to Belgium to enjoy his retirement. “I want to share with all his public this recent photo of our dear, First Actor of Cuba, Héctor Echemendía. Héctor is enjoying his well-deserved retirement, enjoying good health, in the joy of his family and friends. He sends you a big hug, for the affection and love he always received from all of you,” wrote Cordero on Facebook.
The news was confirmed by the Facebook profile DCuba, which posted: “The well-known Cuban actor Héctor Echemendía has decided to leave the Island and settle in Belgium with his children, where he seems to be enjoying his well-deserved retirement. His departure marks the beginning of a new stage in his life, far from the spotlight but surrounded by the love of his family, after a career full of successes in the Cuban entertainment industry.”
The artistic community and his followers expressed their admiration for Echemendía and left comments such as: “Tremendous actor”, “Brilliant”, “We remember you for your very special performances”, “May you enjoy your retirement with your family”.
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