actor Mario Moreno, who gave life to the popular Cantinflas, built this mansion in the 1950s. It was a dream home: located in an exclusive area of Acapulco, overlooking the sea. But after his death in 1993, what was once a summer property is abandoned and in ruins.
The images of this property were shared by a group of Mexican “tiktoker” who managed to enter the house of the iconic comedian to show what their interiors look like through drones and SLR cameras.
In the photos propagated by social networks it can be seen that Cantinflas enjoys excellent ocean views and exclusive beach access. However, the pleasure scene has become an abandoned place, where a pool with a slide, surrounded by bent palm trees, faces a crumbling dock.
Inclusive the statue of Cantinflas himself, which seems to be supported by a pillar as he used to pose in life, is beaten by mold. Signs of advancing time and forgetting by the comedian’s relatives.
MANSION FOR SALE
Currently, the mansion in Cantinflas It is a visit point for tourists and followers of the artist who come to his surroundings with small boats. Valued, according to the Mexican press, at 13 million dollars, the house was inherited by Tita Marbez, the actor’s niece.
Despite its complete deterioration and lack of maintenance, Mario Moreno it is for sale and is waiting for someone to recover it from the fragile structures and signs of prey it has suffered.
As you remember, Mario Moreno “Cantinflas” began his career in Mexico City. His talent for comedy led him to the seventh art at the age of 26. He participated in dozens of films and was praised by himself Charles Chaplin, who described it as “the greatest living comedian”.
Thanks to his role in “Around the world in 80 days“The film adaptation of Jules Verne’s famous novel, Cantinflas gained world fame in 1956. His landing in Hollywood gave him the opportunity to rub shoulders with big stars. Frank Sinatra, Buster Keaton, Shirley MacLaine, among others.
In 1993, at the age of 82, he died of a heart attack caused by lung cancer. His ashes are in the Spanish Pantheon in Mexico City, in the crypt of the Moreno Reyes family.
THIS IS HOW THE NAME OF ART WAS BORN
Mario Moreno, or simply Cantinflas, was one of the most famous comedians in Mexico. According to a legend, he was born with a scream in the “inflated canteen”. What is true about this?
In an interview for A B C, the comedian referred to the origin of his name. “It is difficult for people to identify exactly when “Cantiflas” was born. But I can assure you that he was born with me, although until many years later he gradually took shape “, he detailed in the article” Laughter “, published after his death.
In the same Cantinflas He talked about the difficulties and sacrifices he had to become an actor. I came from a large family and low-income, but studied at school and on his escapades he would act in a tent.
“I had escaped and I was a carper, a singer and a dancer in a tent. In other words, one of those portable theaters that have disappeared and have usually been installed in the poorest and overcrowded areas of the city. Mexico“He counted Mario Moreno.
At a young age, Cantinflas was making a name for himself in the show popular, and explains that the origin of his character took place under pressure from scenic panic.
JOHNNY DEPP AS “CANTINFLAS”?
Undoubtedly, anywhere in the world, the name “Cantinflas”, a character played by Mexican actor Mario Moreno, arouses great admiration. No wonder: his gift for comedy has managed to captivate millions of viewers, including Johnny Depp.
That’s what he said recently Mario Moreno del Moral, the grandson of the iconic Mexican actor, during an interview with the program “Ventaneando”. In this space, he commented that some time ago he had the opportunity to meet with the performer of Jack Sparrow, who confessed to a fan of Cantinflas.
“I was recording and Jordi (Depp’s friend) said to him: ‘Hey, do you know who’ Cantinflas’ is? He answered yes and then introduced us. Johnny came and said, “Nice to meet you, Johnny.” And I said, “I’m glad to meet you, my name is Mario.” And he says, “Oh, your name is the same as your grandfather’s.” And it was incredible for me, because not only does he know that “Cantinflas” is “Cantinflas”, but Mario Moreno”, El povestit El.
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