Jaime Francisco Garza Alardín (January 28, 1954 – May 14, 2021
), known professionally as Jaime Garza, was a Mexican actor.
Early life
Garza was the son of journalist Ramiro Garza and the poet
Carmen Alardín, brother of actress Ana Silvia Garza, and uncle to the actress and singer
Mariana Garza. He studied acting at the
National Autonomous University of Mexico
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(''Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México''). He made his acting debut in 1973 on the Mexican children's program ''
Plaza Sésamo
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'', and his first telenovela was ''
Pacto de amor'' in 1977.
Personal life
In 1982 his girlfriend,
Viridiana Alatriste Pinal died in an automobile accident after a party at Garza's house in
Mexico City
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on October 25, 1982. In 2010 he suffered a stroke that required surgery, and in 2014, Garza lost his right leg due to complications from diabetes.
Garza died in May 2021 in Mexico City.
Filmography
Telenovelas
Film
Awards and nominations
References
External links
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1954 births
2021 deaths
Mexican male actors
National Autonomous University of Mexico alumni
Male actors from Monterrey