Héctor Fernando Farías López (born in
Llolleo
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, San Antonio on 27 July 1932) is a Chilean actor. He is recognized mainly for his participation in TV series for many decades, including his most famous comedy characters such Señor Retamales in
Los Venegas, as Don Genaro in
Los 80
''Los 80'' is a Chilean drama TV series for Canal 13 produced to celebrate the Bicentennial of Chile, starring Daniel Muñoz, Tamara Acosta, Daniel Alcaíno, Loreto Aravena, Tomás Verdejo and Lucas Escobar. Although it is clearly inspired by ...
and as "Pelao" Saavedra in BKN among others. In 2011 he was chosen as by the Chilean people.
He studied at the School of Theater of the
University of Concepción
Universidad de Concepción (UdeC) is a traditional Chilean private university. The work of the Penquista community, it is one of the most prestigious in Chile, and considered complex due to its extensive research in the various areas of knowled ...
, TUC, a period where he also began his membership in the Communist Party. During the 1980s, and after leaving the
Tejas Verdes detention and torture center, he dedicated himself to political theater.
He has a long history in cinema, participating in films such as "
Cachimba"
Silvio Caiozzi
Silvio Caiozzi (born 1944) is a Chilean film director and cinematographer.
Select filmography
* ''In the Shadow of the Sun (A la sombra del sol)'' - 1974
* '' Julio Begins in July (Julio comienza en julio)'' - 1979
* ''Historia de un roble solo ...
), "Bad Times" (Cristián Sánchez), "Round Business" (Ricardo Carrasco), "
El Chacotero Sentimental
''The Sentimental Teaser'' () is a 1999 Chilean film directed by Cristián Galaz. The protagonist is a DJ named Rumpy, and his listeners call in to the radio station to tell their stories.
A 2007 sequel was released, titled ''Radio Corazón''.
...
" (
Cristián Galaz), among others.
On television he has participated in series such as "
Los 80
''Los 80'' is a Chilean drama TV series for Canal 13 produced to celebrate the Bicentennial of Chile, starring Daniel Muñoz, Tamara Acosta, Daniel Alcaíno, Loreto Aravena, Tomás Verdejo and Lucas Escobar. Although it is clearly inspired by ...
", "
Los títeres
''Los títeres'' (lit: ''The Puppets'') is a Chilean soap opera, created by Sergio Vodanović, that aired on Canal 13 from March 5 to August 3, 1984, starring Claudia Di Girólamo and Gloria Münchmeyer.
Plot
The title, literally "The Marion ...
", "Semidiós", among others.
Filmography
Film
* ''
El desquite'' (1999)
* ''
El chacotero sentimental
''The Sentimental Teaser'' () is a 1999 Chilean film directed by Cristián Galaz. The protagonist is a DJ named Rumpy, and his listeners call in to the radio station to tell their stories.
A 2007 sequel was released, titled ''Radio Corazón''.
...
'' (1999) como papá de Juan
* ''
Sobre mi Sangre
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'' (2000) como ''Vagabundo''
* ''
Negocio redondo'' (2001) como ''Cañaco''.
* ''
Cachimba'' (2004) como ''Don Jorge''.
* ''
Promedio rojo'' (2004) como ''El abuelo''.
* ''
La gravedad del púgil
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La, LA, or L.A. may also refer to:
Arts and entertainment Music
*La (musical note), or A, the sixth note
*"L.A.", a song by Elliott Smit ...
'' (2005) como ''Don Arturo, el entrenador''.
* ''
Grado 3'' (2009) como ''Armando''.
* ''
Super, todo chile adentro'' (2009) como ''Sr. Farías''
* ''
Barrio universitario'' (2013) como ''Doctor Artazar''.
Telenovelas
Series and unitaries
TV programs
* ''
Pase lo que pase'' (1998–2002) – Invitado
* ''
Dime por qué?'' (
TVN, 2011) – Invitado
* ''
El late '' (
CHV, 2012) – Invitado
* ''
Mi barrio, tu mejor compañía'' (2021)
Publicity
*
DFSK (2014) – Don Genaro.
*
Banco BCI (2011) – Don Leo.
* San José (2012) – Abuelo.
*
Crush
Crush may refer to:
* Infatuation or limerence, the romantic attraction to another person
* Puppy love, feelings of love, romance, or infatuation felt by young people
Crush may also refer to:
Film
* Crush (1972 film), ''Crush'' (1972 film), a H ...
(2012) – Tata Naranjo.
* Adiós Playas Privadas – Gobierno de Chile (2013) – Abuelo.
* Navidad Segura – Carabineros de Chile (2013) – Viejo Pascuero.
* Vuelve a clases – Carabineros de Chile (2014) – Don Fernando, el conductor.
* Woki toki – 42 frases típicas de los papás (2014) – protagonista
References
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1932 births
Living people
Chilean television actors
Chilean film actors
Chilean television personalities
University of Concepción alumni
Communist Party of Chile politicians
People from San Antonio, Chile
20th-century Chilean actors
21st-century Chilean male actors