Mural dedicated to Albert Rodríguez at the school in Arecibo

The legacy of comedian and director Albert Rodríguez was honored today with a mural at the National Talent Academy in Arecibo.

A group of visual artists consisting of Gary Javier, Norberto Ruiz Nieves, Noy Nieves and volunteers from the Ciudad Museo in Añasco took on the task of working on the work covering one of the walls of the school campus where they worked as general manager. and showing an image of the deceased actor’s smiling face with the Puerto Rican flag.

The artist, who died on Monday at the age of 58, stood out for a decade to direct the dreams of dozens of students with difficulties in their academic performance, who found support in the academy he co-founded with the animator Deddie Romero and the actress. Marian Pabón.

1. Intimate farewell to Albert Rodríguez

A flag with the phrase “We will always remember you” was placed in another campus building.

Radio host Deddie Romero said in writing a few days ago that “Albert is the important part of this project which, together with a whole team of teachers, has managed to prevent young people from being demotivated.” the artist to see the Puerto Rican flag adorning one of the walls.

“The NTA team, students and collaborators want to fulfill that desire they wanted so much, to see the flag of our island, which they loved and defended so much, to become part of our institution. from Arecibo, “Romero said at the time.

On Thursday, the actor was fired at the Braulio Castillo Theater in Bayamón, and yesterday at a public awakening at the Jalvin Funeral Home in Añasco. Today would be the funeral, which will take place privately.