The surprising death of actor and director Albert Rodríguez served to smooth out the rough edges of the past at television stations, bringing their talents together to celebrate the life and legacy of their partner, last night in a special of El Remix, by Wapa.
The film, theater and television actor played a key role in his characters in the aforementioned program, produced by Emmanuel “Sunshine” Logroño, with whom Rodríguez worked on Guaynabo station for over 25 years.
The remix began with the comedy Before and After, from the wedding featured by Rodríguez and Marian Pabón. Followed by loud applause. Then they continued to alternate important ‘sketches’ with the anecdotes of those present with the deceased artist.
“We’re going to make another Remix, we’re going to celebrate the life of our brother Albert,” Logroño said when he started the space.
The production was attended by nearly thirty of his colleagues, including former talents from Logroño productions such as René Monclova and Jorge Castro, who now work at Telemundo’s Raymond y sus amigos. Suzette Bacó and Cristina Soler were also in attendance.
“He was great, I think the devil lived in him. Albert was a unique and very special person, we have traveled a lot (with Jorge) and I have a thousand anecdotes, ”said Bacó, making everyone on the set laugh.
His teammates honored him again with applause. > Carlos Rivera Giusti / THE SPEAKER
Jorge Castro and René Monclova, who work at Telemundo, took part in the Wapa special to share some anecdotes about their wonderful friend. > Carlos Rivera Giusti / THE SPEAKER
Marian Pabón was his great friend and partner on stage for many years. > Carlos Rivera Giusti / THE SPEAKER
Her friends Suzette Bacó and Cristina Soler couldn’t miss the tribute. > Carlos Rivera Giusti / THE SPEAKER
Wanda Sais was excited to remember. > Carlos Rivera Giusti / THE SPEAKER
Between smiles, Francis Rosas remembered his partner from El Remix. > Carlos Rivera Giusti / THE SPEAKER
Alfonso Alemán, better known as El Guitarreño, was in attendance. > Carlos Rivera Giusti / THE SPEAKER
Angelique Burgos “La Burbu” attended the special program. > Carlos Rivera Giusti / THE SPEAKER
Deddie Romero worked with Albert Rodríguez on an educational project for ten years. > Carlos Rivera Giusti / THE SPEAKER
Soler for his part explained what it meant to return to Wapa TV after so many years and under these circumstances.
“When they tell us the news of what happened, it is such a powerful ‘shock’ that one really has no other considerations than to be united. Most of the memories I have of this place are good. There will come a time when people say: now. We’re celebrating someone’s life here, we haven’t realized what happened yet. For my part it is a celebration and a reminder that we should love each other, ”Soler said THE SPOKESMAN.
There were also Deddie Romero and his daughter Didi, Maricarmen Avilés, Alfonso Alemán, Tita Guerrero, Fernando Arévalo, Jesús Muñoz, Angelique Burgos, Janibeth Santiago and Yaiza Figueroa. Except the current cast of El Remix: Kiko Núñez, Francis Rosas, Fernand Miranda, Barry Rosas, Wanda Sais, Luis Galán, Luis Ponce and Mara Vélez. The latter two recommended by Rodríguez.
‘The sisters call me cuñi. People thought we were really married. Agatha was out of control, the script was one thing and it was what he wanted to say. He was the most noble and honest being, there is no one like him, ”said Pabón.
Rodríguez died on March 15 at the age of 58 of natural causes at his residence in Bayamón. Due to covid-19 protocols, his vigil today will be private at the Braulio Castillo Theater, in Bayamón; He will continue on Friday at the Jalvin funeral home in Añasco, where he will be buried with his parents on Saturday.
“We can tell anecdotes about Albert all night, we will really need it. We will never forget him, he will always be with us, ”said Logroño.