Aarón Hernán (; 20 November 1930 – 26 April 2020) was a Mexican

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and film

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. He had a

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called ''General Ángel Trías Álvarez''.

Biography

Family

Aarón Hernán was born on 20 November 1930, in Camargo, Chihuahua,

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as Aarón Hernández Rodríguez. His mother was Amadita Rodríguez and his father was José de la Luz Hernández. His brother is named Héctor Hernández. Hernán married Edith Sánchez, with whom he had two children, son Aarón and daughter Edith.

Career

Telenovelas

Hernán is very known for his roles in telenovelas. His best-known role was that of an old ''Don'' Alonso in '' Marisol''. The main character was lovely Marisol, Alonso's granddaughter, played by

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. Alonso’s son Leonardo was played by famous Enrique Álvarez Félix, who died soon after he made his last work in ''Marisol''. Another notable role is that of Father Augusto in ''

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''. He also played

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s in some other telenovelas.

Films

Hernán appeared in ''

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'', a fantasy drama film and '' Black Wind''.

Selected filmography

* ''

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'' (1971)

Death

He died on 26 April 2020, aged 89, from acute myocardial infarction while recovering from hip surgery.

Sources

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hernan, Aaron 1930 births 2020 deaths Male actors from Chihuahua (state) People from Camargo, Chihuahua Mexican male telenovela actors Mexican male film actors