Carlos Lopez Moctezuma | The Sad Reason that Forced Him to Leave His Residency in CDMX

## Carlos López Moctezuma: The Legendary Villain of Mexican Cinema

Welcome to a new tutorial gerber video! Today, we will delve into the life of Carlos López Moctezuma, the eternal villain of Mexican cinema. Carlos, along with Miguel Inclán and Arturo Martínez, was considered one of the most evil figures in Mexican cinema due to the predominantly villainous roles he portrayed. His flawless performances and strong personality made him a mythical figure of the Mexican silver screen.

Born on November 19, 1909, in Mexico City, Carlos was the eleventh child of the López Moctezuma family. Thanks to his father’s job as a National Railways of Mexico official, he was able to secure his first job as a messenger for the company. Although his professional career was in administration, he worked in various government institutions to pay for his studies at the School of Theater and Fine Arts.

Carlos’s first play was “Antígona,” presented at the Orientación Theater. It was here that destiny brought him together with his future wife, actress Josefina Escobedo. In 1935, he made his debut in the world of cinema with the film “Dos cadetes,” portraying a minor character. However, it was his starring role in “Los millones de Chaflán” in 1938 that marked the beginning of his ascent to stardom.

Even as a child of 11 or 12 years old, Carlos spent every penny he had on front-row seats at his neighborhood cinema. It was in the darkness of those theaters that his love for the situations, gestures, and dialogues he saw and heard on the screen grew. Around the age of 19, he joined the avant-garde theater group called “Orientación,” led by Celestino Gorostiza. He had his first roles alongside Isabela Corona and participated in renowned companies such as Virginia Fábregas, Julio Villarreal, María Teresa Montoya, and Fernando Soler, who gave him his first opportunity in filmmaking with “Dos cadetes.”

Having transitioned from the School of Theater and Fine Arts to the world of cinema, Carlos quickly realized that his menacing gaze, evil expression, cynical smile, booming voice, and impressive physical strength would make him the quintessential villain of our cinema, surpassing other great actors like Miguel Inclán, Rodolfo Acosta, or Víctor Parra, due to the vast number of antagonistic characters he portrayed.

The diverse range of roles he played in Mexican cinema allowed his acting career to consolidate and his fame to grow exponentially. Although he took on roles such as a family man or a good-natured man, it was his captivating performances as a villain that brought him the most success. He became typecast in these roles.

Carlos’s talent and career in Mexican cinema also opened doors internationally. He had the opportunity to work in foreign films such as the French film “Viva María” in 1975, alongside Brigitte Bardot and Jeanne Moreau, as well as the Nicaraguan film “La perra” in 1976, the Argentine film “El bar rumano” in 1955, and the Spanish film “El ojo de cristal” in 1956.

While Carlos gained fame through his film performances, he also ventured into television and theater projects. He began his career on stage, where he felt comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed it. He made guest appearances in programs such as “Teatro Bolshói” and “El hombre del paraguas,” using these opportunities to bring theater to Mexican viewers. Carlos also took part in melodramas like “Sospechosa,” “Cárcel de mujeres,” and “Mi maestro,” showcasing his exceptional acting skills and earning the admiration of critics and the media of that time.

Carlos, who had two children, Josefina and Carlos, was a multiple Ariel Award winner. His rugged appearance brought him immense prestige, and he shared the stage with countless national and international cinema figures such as Sarita Montiel, Domingo Soler, Pedro Armendáriz, Jorge Negrete, and María Félix.

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Carlos López Moctezuma fue un actor que, junto a Miguel Inclán y Arturo Martínez, fue considerado una de las figuras más malvadas del cine mexicano, por el tipo de papeles que interpretó mayormente.

Sus impecables actuaciones y su fuerte personalidad lo volvieron una figura mítica de la pantalla grande mexicana. Nacido el 19 de noviembre de 1909, en la capital de México, fue el onceavo hijo de la familia López Moctezuma.

Gracias a que su padre trabajaba como funcionario de Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México pudo conseguir su primer empleo qué consistía en ser el mensajero de la empresa.

Su carrera profesional fue la de Administración, pero trabajó en diferentes instituciones gubernamentales para poder pagar sus estudios en la Escuela de Teatro y Bellas Artes.

Su primera obra fue Antígona, presentada en el Teatro Orientación. El destino lo unió con su futura esposa, la también actriz Josefina Escobedo, a quien conoció en el mismo lugar. Ya fue en 1935 que debutó en la pantalla grande, con la película Dos cadetes. Este fue un personaje pequeño, en comparación con el papel estelar que obtuvo en Los millones de Chaflán, en 1938. A partir de ese momento, comenzó su ascenso hacia el estrellato.

Carlos a sus 11 o 12 años, destinaba cada centavo que caía en su bolsillo, a las funciones en luneta del cine de su barrio. Ahí, en la oscuridad de esas salas creció su gusto por las situaciones, gestos o diálogos que veía y escuchaba en la pantalla y, más tarde, alrededor de los 19 años, ingresaba al grupo teatral de vanguardia, “Orientación”, a cargo de Celestino Gorostiza. Hizo sus primeros papeles junto a Isabela Corona y entre 1932 y 1936 participó en las afamadas compañías de personalidades como: Virginia Fábregas, Julio Villarreal, María Teresa Montoya y la de Fernando Soler, quien le ofrece su primera oportunidad fílmica en la citada Dos cadetes…

… De Bellas Artes y el Teatro Orientación, pasó a los foros cinematográficos y, muy pronto, se percató que una mirada torva, una expresión de maldad en su rostro, una sonrisa cínica y su voz estentórea, apoyado además en su impresionante fortaleza física, lo llevarían a transformarse en el villano por excelencia de nuestro cine por encima de otros grandes como: Miguel Inclán, Rodolfo Acosta o Víctor Parra, debido a la enorme cantidad de personajes antagónicos que represent

La diferente cantidad de papeles que interpretó en la pantalla grande permitió que su carrera como actor se consolidara y que su fama creciera exponencialmente.
Luisa Fernanda López