The actor Mario Moreno, who gave birth to the popular Cantinflas, built this mansion in the 50s. It was a dream home: located in an exclusive area of Acapulco, with sea views. But after his death in 1993, what was once a summer property is abandoned and in ruins.
The images of this property were shared by a group of Mexican ‘tiktokers’ who managed to enter the home of the iconic comedian to show what their interiors look like through drone and reflex cameras.
This can be seen in the photos propagated by social networks Cantinflas it enjoyed excellent ocean views and exclusive access to the beach. However, the stage of enjoyment has become a deserted place, true a pool with a slide, surrounded by curved palm trees, overlooks a dock that is falling apart.
Including the statue of Cantinflas himself, leaning against a pole as he posed in life, is battered by mold. Signs of the advancement of time and of oblivion by the comedian’s relatives.
MANSION FOR SALE
Currently the mansion of Cantinflas It is a visiting point for tourists and followers of the artist who come to the area by small boats. According to the Mexican press, the house was valued at $ 13 million and was inherited by Tita Marbez, the actor’s granddaughter..
Despite its complete decline and lack of maintenance, the Mario Moreno it is for sale waiting for someone to get it out of the thin structures and the signs of looting it has suffered too.
As you remember Mario Moreno ‘Cantinflas’ started his career in Mexico City. His talent for comedy made him climb to the seventh art at the age of 26. He took part in dozens of films and was praised by himself Charles Chaplin, who described it as “greatest living comedian”.
Thanks to his role in “Around the world in 80 daysThe film adaptation of Jules Verne’s famous novel, Cantinflas, achieved world fame in 1956. His landing in Hollywood gave him the opportunity to collaborate with stars of the size of Frank Sinatra, Buster Keaton, Shirley MacLaine, among other things.
In 1993, at the age of 82, he died of a heart attack caused by lung cancer from which he suffered. His ashes are in the Spanish Pantheon in Mexico City, in the crypt of the Moreno Reyes family.
HIS NAME WAS BORN THIS
Mario Moreno, or just Cantinflas, was one of the best-known comedic actors of Mexico. According to legend, he was born by a cry in the “inflas canteen”. What is true of this?
In an interview for ABC, the comedian referred to the origin of his name. “It is difficult for humans to determine exactly when ‘Cantiflas’ was born. But I can assure you that he was born to me, although he did not gradually take shape until many years later, “he told the article” Laughter, “published after his death.
In the same, Cantinflas He spoke of the difficulties and sacrifices he had to become an actor. Came from a large family and low income, but he graduated in school and on his escapades he would perform in a tent.
“I had escaped and was a carpero, singer and dancer in a tent. In other words, one of those portable theaters that is disappearing and was usually installed in the poorest and most overcrowded areas of the city Mexico”He counted Mario Moreno.
From a young age, Cantinflas made a name for herself on the show popular, and explains that the origin of his character took place under pressure from scenic panic.
JOHNNY DEPP LIKE ‘CANTINFLAS’?
Undoubtedly all over the world, the name of ‘Cantinflas’, character played by the Mexican actor Mario Moreno, arouses great admiration. No wonder: his gift for comedy managed to captivate millions of viewers, including Johnny Depp.
This is how he said it recently Mario Moreno del Moral, grandson of the iconic Mexican actor, during an interview with the program “Ventaneando”. In this room he noted that some time ago he had the opportunity to meet Jack Sparrow’s interpreter, who confessed that he was a fan of ‘Cantinflas’.
“We were recording and Jordi (Depp’s friend) said to him, ‘Hey, you know who’ Cantinflas’ is?” He replied yes and then he introduced us. Johnny came up to me and said, “Nice to meet you, Johnny.” And I said, “Nice to meet you, my name is Mario.” And he says, “Oh, your name is the same as your grandfather.” And for me that was incredible, because not only does he know that ‘Cantinflas’ is ‘Cantinflas’, but Mario Moreno”He told.