Luis Aguilar

Acting

Luis Aguilar

Born January 29, 1918 · Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

Died October 24, 1997 · aged 79

Luis Aguilar Manzo (1918 - 1997) was a Mexican film and television actor and singer of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. He was also known as El Gallo Giro, and was noted for his performances in films as El 7 leguas (1955) and El látigo negro (1958). Aguilar was born in Hermosillo, Sonora. He was given his first leading role in the film Sota, Caballo y Rey (1944). He had two daughters (Anna Luisa…

Known For

Los expatriadosLos expatriados · 1963
Los expatriados
6.51963
MovieComedyDrama
The film, which is an ode to Rafael Hernández's song "Lamento borincano", is a social commentary of the political and social policies of the 40's and 50's which led to the abandonment of what was seen by many as the "pure", "virtuous" life of the finca (farm) for the "corrupting" influence of urban centers like San Juan and New York City.
Atrás de las nubesAtrás de las nubes · 1962
Atrás de las nubes
5.71962
MovieWarDrama
All it says in my notes is "Like 'Juan Sin Miedo', only with soldiers." So... Army officer seeks revenge for... something...
México de mi corazónMéxico de mi corazón · 1964
México de mi corazón
7.81964
Movie
Two Mexican-American gals in LA win a vacation in Mexico City in a talent show.
El último chinacoEl último chinaco · 1948
El último chinaco
6.81948
MovieDrama
1880s-1890s rural adventure on horseback.
Los solteronesLos solterones · 1953
Los solterones
6.21953
Movie
Pop, Bro and Sis all take a vow never to (re)marry after Mom walks out on them.
Lola the Truck Driver 3Lola the Truck Driver 3 · 1991
Lola the Truck Driver 3
6.81991
MovieCrimeAction
Los dos apóstolesLos dos apóstoles · 1966
Los dos apóstoles
5.81966
MovieMusicComedy
Two boys and two girls hook up at the big festival in a neighboring town. Once they get back home they have to deal with their families' plans for them, which may not include their new sweethearts.
Los tequilerosLos tequileros · 1990
Los tequileros
1990
Movie
Prohibition-era: Mexican farmer and his two sons get caught up in a smuggling gang, importing contraband liquor to USA.

Filmography

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Bajo un Mismo RostroBajo un Mismo Rostro · 1995
Bajo un Mismo Rostro
5.51995
SeriesDramaSoap
After the murder of her father and brother, Irene Saldivar travels to Greece. There she meets and falls in love with entrepreneur Alexis Theodorakis. Carlos is the administrator of Irene's fortune and cooperates with Alejandro in a rotten and corrupt business where he marries rich women, kills them, and obtains their fortune. When Carlos finds out about Irene's marriage to Alexis, he formulates a plan to kill Alexis and obtain his fortune. During Irene and Alexis' honeymoon, Carlos' plan succeeds when the boat Alexis travels in explodes. A desperate and pregnant Irene returns to Mexico, where she falls in love with Dr. Diego Covarrubias. However, Irene is forced to leave him for the sake of her friend Carolina, since Carolina loves him and has cancer. Since Alejandro isn't able to win Irene's love, Alejandro gets in her life and forces her to marry him or risk losing her son - all of this as part of another plan Carlos formulated so he and Alejandro plot Irene's death in another fatal catastrophe.

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