The surprising death of actor and director Albert Rodríguez served to smooth the rough edges of the past among television stations and so their talents could come together to celebrate the life and legacy of their partner, in El Remix, by Wapa.
The film, theater and television actor was instrumental with his characters in the Wapa TV program mentioned above, produced by Emmanuel “Sunshine” Logroño, with whom Rodríguez worked for more than 25 years on the aforementioned channel.
The remix took place today at 22:00 to honor Rodríguez. It began with the comedy Before and After, of the marriage characterized by Albert and Marian Pabón. Followed by loud applause. Then they continued to intersperse key “sketches” with the anecdotes of those present with the deceased artist.
His colleagues honored him once again with applause. > Carlos Rivera Giusti / Spokesman
Jorge Castro and René Monclova, who work at Telemundo, participated in the Wapa special to share some anecdotes about their great friend. > Carlos Rivera Giusti / Spokesman
Marian Pabón was his great friend and partner on stage for many years. > Carlos Rivera Giusti / Spokesman
Her friends Suzette Bacó and Cristina Soler could not miss the tribute. > Carlos Rivera Giusti / Spokesman
Wanda Sais was happy to remember. > Carlos Rivera Giusti / Spokesman
Between smiles, Francis Rosas remembered his partner from El Remix. > Carlos Rivera Giusti / Spokesman
Alfonso Alemán, better known as El Guitarreño, was present. > Carlos Rivera Giusti / Spokesman
Angelique Burgos “La Burbu” participated in the special program. > Carlos Rivera Giusti / Spokesman
Deddie Romero worked for a decade with Albert Rodríguez on an educational project. > Carlos Rivera Giusti / Spokesman
“We will do a different remix, we will celebrate the life of our brother Albert,” said Logroño.
The production was attended by almost thirty of his colleagues, including previous talents from Logroño productions such as René Monclova and Jorge Castro, who now work at Raymond y sus amigos at Telemundo. Suzette Bacó and Cristina Soler were also present.
Also present were Deddie Romero and his daughter Didi, Maricarmen Avilés, Alfonso Alemán, Tita Guerrero, Fernando Arévalo, Jesús Muñoz, Angelique Burgos, Janibeth Santiago and Yaiza Figueroa, among others. In addition to the current cast of El Remix: Kiko Núñez, Francis Rosas, Fernand Miranda, Barry Rosas, Wanda Sais, Luis Galán, Luis Ponce and Mara Vélez. The last two recommended by Rodríguez.
“It was extraordinary, I think the devil lived in it. Albert was a unique and very special person, I traveled a lot (with Jorge) and I have a thousand anecdotes “, said Bacó, triggering everyone’s laughter on the set.
“We can spend all night talking about anecdotes about Albert, we really need her. We will never forget him, he will always be with us “, said Logroño.
Rodríguez died at the age of 58, on March 15, from natural causes, at his residence in Bayamón. Due to the covid-19 protocols, his awakening will be private tomorrow at the Braulio Castillo Theater in Bayamón; He will continue at the Jalvin Funeral Home in Añasco on Friday and will be buried on Saturday with his parents in the cemetery in that city.