Eduardo Estrada Palomo (; (

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; May 13, 1962 –

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; November 6, 2003) was a Mexican actor. Palomo became famous across Mexico and

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after his 1993 Juan del Diablo characterization in '' Corazón salvaje''.

Career

He started acting in theatre at the age of 12 and found fame with the success of '' Corazón salvaje''. He went on to make several other successful

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s and films in México. He also recorded an album titled ''Mover El Tiempo'' in early 1994. He was determined not to star in any other soap opera after '' Ramona'' (co-starring with

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), but the sequel to ''Corazón salvaje'' was something he could not refuse. He was working on a Los Angeles production of the play '' Una Pareja Con Ángel'' (written by Palomo and previously produced in Mexico) when he died. Palomo was in the process of "crossing-over" to American television audiences where he guest starred on shows such as

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, '' Kingpin'' and was to star in a

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series. His last role was in '' A Day Without a Mexican'' (2004).

Personal life

Palomo was one of Jesús Estrada and Miliza Palomo's sons. His siblings were brother Jesús Jr. and sister Susana. Palomo attended the

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to study

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, but dropped out to pursue acting. He moved from his native México to pursue a career in

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. Palomo was married to the singer and actress Carina Ricco and had two children. He was a Scientologist.

Death

On the night of November 6, 2003, Palomo was having dinner with friends at the restaurant Argentine Grill when he suffered a

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. He reportedly grasped his chest and collapsed, and was rushed to

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, but could not be revived. He was 41 years old.

Filmography

Film

Television

Discography

*1994: ''Mover el tiempo''

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Palomo, Eduardo 1962 births 2003 deaths Mexican male film actors Mexican male telenovela actors Male actors from Mexico City Mexican Scientologists