Norberto Díaz (March 1, 1952

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- December 18, 2010), who was called Gallego by others in the entertainment industry, was an

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actor who played the villain in famous soap operas in his country, Argentina. Diaz's film credits included ''

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'', ''No habrá más penas ni olvido'', ''Mirtha, De Liniers a Estambul'' and

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. His soup operas credits included '' Son Amores'', ''Celeste siempre Celeste'', ''Yago'', ''Collar de Esmeraldas'', ''Perla Negra''. Díaz was also a stage actor, he made his debut in Hedy Crilla's play ''Solo 80''. During 2010 he played the role of Abraham in ''El Conventillo de la Paloma'', Vaccarezza's play at Teatro Nacional Cervantes Norberto Díaz died in his sleep at his home on December 18, 2010, at the age of 58. He had recently suffered from stomach ailments.

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* 1952 births 2010 deaths 20th-century Argentine male actors Argentine male television actors Argentine male telenovela actors Argentine male film actors Burials at La Chacarita Cemetery {{Argentina-actor-stub