Actor. Ernesto Ramírez Alonso (his full name) was considered one of the most important actors, producers and directors in the Golden Age of Mexican screen and television. After studying drama with the Blanch sisters and he debuted as a performer in the film "La Sandunga" (1937). His first success was in "Historia de un Gran Amor" (1942), along with Jorge Negrete and Gloria Marín. As his popularity grew director Luis Buñuel gave him major roles in three films, "Los Olvidados," "Abismos de Pasión" and "Ensayo de un Crimen." After his retirement of cinema in 1957, he developed a successful and prolific career as a producer and director of popular soap-operas for Mexican television that earned him the nickname of "Señor Telenovela." Among many others, Alonso worked in "Cartas de Amor," "Corazòn Salvaje," "El Maleficio," "Bodas de Odio" and "Amarte es mi Pecado." Last year, Alonso was honored with a Special Golden Ariel for his lifetime of contributions to the Mexican film and TV industry. His brother was bullfighter Alfonso Ramírez ("El Calesero").
Actor. Ernesto Ramírez Alonso (his full name) was considered one of the most important actors, producers and directors in the Golden Age of Mexican screen and television. After studying drama with the Blanch sisters and he debuted as a performer in the film "La Sandunga" (1937). His first success was in "Historia de un Gran Amor" (1942), along with Jorge Negrete and Gloria Marín. As his popularity grew director Luis Buñuel gave him major roles in three films, "Los Olvidados," "Abismos de Pasión" and "Ensayo de un Crimen." After his retirement of cinema in 1957, he developed a successful and prolific career as a producer and director of popular soap-operas for Mexican television that earned him the nickname of "Señor Telenovela." Among many others, Alonso worked in "Cartas de Amor," "Corazòn Salvaje," "El Maleficio," "Bodas de Odio" and "Amarte es mi Pecado." Last year, Alonso was honored with a Special Golden Ariel for his lifetime of contributions to the Mexican film and TV industry. His brother was bullfighter Alfonso Ramírez ("El Calesero").
Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni
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