Edith Gonzalez

Edith González Fuentes (Mexico City, December 10, 1964-Huixquilucan, State of Mexico, June 13, 2019) was a Mexican actress. She is best remembered for having worked on multiple soap operas produced by three different multimedia companies, which included Televisa, TV Azteca and Telemundo.

He was born and raised in Mexico City. As a child she participated in school plays. In 1971, a friend of her mother told her that González had the qualities to be an actress, so she was taken to a program called Always on Sunday. There she was selected by some famous actors of the time and she began her training to become an actress. She continued studying acting at various schools including the Lee Strasberg Theater Academy and the Sorbonne University. She also studied dance at the Du Marais dance center. According to some sources, her debut as a child actress took place in 1970 with the telenovela produced by Televisa, Cosa judicata . He continued to appear in soap operas in the 1970s in works such as Lucía Sombra (1971), The building in front (1972) and Los miserables (1973).), in which she was awarded a Heraldo de México award for “revelation artist.” In 1974, she made her film debut with the telefilm Christmas Carol. Within the cinema he began with minor roles in films such as Alucarda, la hija de las tinieblas (1977), Cyclone (1978) and Guyana, the crime of the century (1979). In 1979, she had one of her first roles that highlighted her as an actress in the telenovela, The rich also cry.

By 1980, she began to rise within television with works such as Soledad (1980), Bianca Vidal (1982), in which she had her first leading role, Monte Calvario (1986) and Rosa Salvaje (1987), where he had his first antagonistic role. In 1990, she continued her appearances in cinema with several films in her; The Death Motel, Death Sentence and Trapped, all in the same year. In 1993, she was the protagonist of the successful soap opera Wild Heart , for which she also recorded a song titled Mírame a los ojos . In 1998, she was the first actress to have the lead role in the play Aventurera (theatrical adaptation of the film with the same name) produced by actress and politician Carmen Salinas.

In the 2000s she participated in the projects Salomé (2001), Woman Woman (2004), which she had to abandon due to her pregnancy, the film Miss Justice (2004), World of Wild Things (2006), Woman's Word and Inimă de țigan (Romanian soap opera), both in 2007. In 2008, she starred in the telenovela produced by Telemundo, Doña Bárbara, for which she won a People en Español award for best actress. In 2009, she participated in the series Mujeres assassinas, in which she won another People en Español award for best performance in a television series, and had a role in the soap opera Camaleones, with the latter being his final work for the Televisa company.

In 2010 he moved to the television station TV Azteca. His first appearance within the company was in a broadcast of the program La Academia Bicentenario (2010) and the same year she hosted the program Mañanitas a la Virgen . The following year, she starred in her first telenovela for the television station in Cielo Rojo (2011) and appeared in the telefilm Poquita ropa (2011). In 2013, she appeared in the soap opera Vivir a destiempo, and this same year, she co-produced and acted in the film Deseo, for which she was nominated for a Diosas award. silverin the best actress category.

González was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2016. Despite this, she continued working, appearing in the soap operas Eva la Trailera (2016), produced by Telemundo, 3familias (2017), and filmed a film with the name An honest feeling in the dungeon of oblivion. After nine years of not appearing on Televisa, in 2019 she made a return as a guest on the program Hoy and the same year she was a judge on the TV Azteca fashion program, Este es mi Style . On June 13, 2019, González died due to her illness at the age of 54.

Biography and career

1964-1971: early years

Edith González Fuentes was born on December 10, 1964 in Mexico City, being the daughter of Ofelia, a housewife, and Efraín, a bank employee. She had a brother twelve years older than her, named Víctor Manuel. He attended kindergarten in Monterrey at the "Alfonso Reyes" school, primary school at a school called "William Shakespeare" and high school at the "Simón Bolívar" school. He participated in plays since his childhood. He studied acting in Nueva York, London and Paris. He was part of director Lee Strasberg's theater academy, in addition to studying at the Neighborhood Playhouse and the Actors Institute. González was also part of the Sorbonne (university in Paris France) and the Du Marais dance center, where I study English, art history; and jazz in Great Britain. She also took a course in mime, acting and ballet.

1971-1982: beginnings as a child actress

In 1971, encouraged by a friend of her mother who made her notice the qualities that González had to be an actress, her mother took her as a spectator to a program of Always on Sunday, where she was selected to act in a sketch alongside Rafael Baledón and Martha Roth. There she met several celebrities and they gave her acting classes. Some time later, she began a career as a child actress for Televisa. Her first acting credit was in the soap opera Res judicata from 1970. Her first roles in soap operas included; Lucía Sombra (1971), The curse of the blonde (1971), Love has a woman's face (1971), The Building in Front (1972), My First Love (1973), Les Misérables (1973), for which she was awarded a prize in 1974 Herald in the category of "revelation artist", and The Unforgivable (1975).

He made his film debut in 1974 in the TV movie Christmas Carol. Following this, some of his early films included Gorilla King (1977)., Alucarda, the daughter of darkness (1977), Cyclone (1978), Guyana, the crime of the century (1979), Panic Makers (1980) and Easy Thing (1982).

González continued working with different roles in soap operas produced by Televisa. At the age of 15, he had his first important role on television participating in the soap opera Los Ricos Also Cry in 1979, sharing credits with Verónica Castro and Rogelio Guerra, and in which she also met and acted alongside Christian Bach, with whom she had a long friendship until his death. As a teenager, her work in soap operas included Ambición (1980), Soledad (1980), in which he shared credits with Libertad Lamarque and The home that I stole (1981), in which he shared credits with Angélica María.

1982-1989: initial success

In 1982 González had her first leading role in the soap opera Bianca Vidal, which was also the first exported to China. That same year, she also appeared in the soap opera Chispita . The following year in 1983, he participated in the soap opera La fiera. In 1984, he appeared in the film Adiós, Lagunilla, adiós and She had another leading role in the soap opera Yes, my love. In 1986, she appeared in the anthology series La Hora Marked in addition to appearing in the soap operas Monte Calvario, in which she had the lead role, and Black List. In 1987, she made an appearance as herself on the program Single Dad and had her first role as a villain in the soap opera Wild Rose, participating in that project until episode 48 and at the time several versions of her departure were given. It was said that she had been fired, but in González's own words, she resigned due to alleged mistreatment received by the production.

In an interview, González defended his version of events, explaining that at that point in his career he could not afford an antagonistic role after having starred in other fictions. In his opinion, he was not going to endure any "humiliation." The actress also pointed out that during filming she had "unpleasant experiences" and reported that she was not treated properly, so she decided to resign from the project, ensuring that she was not fired by the production. In an infamous scene from the soap opera, the main character Rosa García (played by Verónica Castro) throws noodles in his face, a scene that for many followers was reported as "the straw that broke the camel's back." Her character was replaced by Felicia Mercado. In 1988, she participated in the films But I'm still the king and Central camionera while he also returned to soap operas in Flor y canela, in which he shared credits with to Ernesto Laguardia and in his own words it was one of his "great failures." He acted in the horror film Trampa infernal (1989), sharing credits with Pedro Fernández.

1990-2009: Wild heart and stardom on Televisa

In 1990, González participated in the films El motel de la muerte, Sentencia de muerte and Atrapados. This same year, He had the leading role in the telenovela In Carne Own. His filmography continued in 1991 with the films El Muerto, The Player and El descuartizador. In 1993, he starred in the soap opera Corazón Savage alongside Eduardo Palomo, who died in 2003 due to a heart attack. For this soap opera he recorded a song titled Look at me in the eyes, from the album Solo SERVICIOS, produced for the soap opera. The soap opera was a great worldwide success for his career. This same year, he appeared in the episode The heiress of the program Televiteatros. She appeared in the film Los cómplices del rather (1995), in which she shared credits with Maribel Guardia and Alfredo Adame. In 1995 and 1996 with various roles, González made appearances for the anthological telenovela type program Mujer,casos de la vida real, hosted by actress Silvia Pinal. In 1996, she had the lead role in the soap opera The Shadow of the Other. He also appeared in the film Salón México (1996). In 1997, he had another leading role in the soap opera La Golden Cage, sharing credits with Saúl Lisazo and René Casados.

In 1998 he participated in the play Aventurera, produced by actress Carmen Salinas, this was the theatrical representation of the 1950 film of the same name. In the play, he had the main role and She was the first to play Elena Tejero (the main character), in addition to being recognized by Salinas as the best "Adventurer" for the work, although after González there were other actresses who played the main role, such as Niurka Marcos, Ninel Conde, Susana González, among others. In 1999, she had the main role in the soap opera I will never forget you, sharing credits with the actor Fernando Colunga and she also had a role in the soap opera Christmas Story.

Returning to films in 2000, he was part of the short film Rogelio. In 2001, he had the main role in the soap opera Salomé, sharing credits with María Rubio, Guy Ecker and Niurka Marcos. In 2002, he appeared on the comedy show XHDRBZ. In 2003, he made a special appearance on the show La Hora Peak. In 2004, she starred in the soap opera Woman Woman, by producer Emilio Larrosa, but had to stop working that same year due to her pregnancy. She was replaced by Ana Patricia Rojo in the production. His next film role was in the film Señorita Justice (2004), in which he shared credits with Eva Longoria. In 2005, he was a judge on the program Dancing for a Dream i>, and launched his own fragrance.

In 2006 he had an antagonistic role in the soap opera Mundo de fieras, by producer Salvador Mejía, where he shared credits with César Évora, Helena Rojo and Gaby Espino. This same year, he had another appearance special in the program La Hora Peak. In 2007, she had a guest role in the black comedy program La familia P. Luche, in which she shared credits with Eugenio Derbez and Consuelo Duval. This same year, she had another main role in the soap opera Palabra de mujer, she traveled to Romania for an acting role in the soap opera Inimă de țigan and released another fragrance titled Edith, although the date is doubtful since there were also publications of the perfume in 2013. In 2008, she traveled to Colombia to play the role of Bárbara Guaimarán in Doña Bárbara , based on the Venezuelan novel of the same name written by Rómulo Gallegos, acting alongside Christian Meier and produced by Telemundo. For her work in the telenovela, she won a People en Español award for best actress. This same year, also made an appearance in a Sesame Street short film titled Sesame Street: The Most Beautiful Ugly Monsters. In 2009, she appeared with a role in the second season of the psychological thriller series Women Assassinas and in which he joined the singer Gloria Trevi to perform some songs with her during the presentation of the program, among which were Que emane and All me miran For her performance in the series, she won another People en Español award for best performance in a television series. This same year she had a co-starring role in the soap opera Camaleones, with He is also marking his last soap opera for the television station.

2010-2019: TV Azteca and final works

In 2010, González moved to TV Azteca, the second largest Mexican multimedia station. He made his first appearance for the company during a program at the 2010 edition of the Academia La Academia Bicentenario This same year, he appeared during the program Mañanitas a la Virgen, an annual broadcast made by TV Azteca every December 12, in which different artists sing in the Basilica of Santa María de Guadalupe in honor to the day of celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe.

In 2011, she had her first leading role in the telenovela Cielo rojo by Eric Vonn, sharing credits with Regina Torné and Mauricio Islas. She also returned to films in the telefilm Poquita ropa (2011), starring the singer Ricardo Arjona. This same year, he also had a special role in the soap opera A corazón Abierto and hosted the program Mañanitas a la Virgen. In 2012, she was the host of the program Tiempo de Héroes. In 2013, she had another main role in the soap opera Vivir a destiempo, in which shared credits with Humberto Zurita. This year, she also co-produced and acted in the film Deseo alongside her friend Christian Bach. For her participation in the film, she was nominated for a award. Diosas de Plata for best actress. In 2014, she had the main role in the soap opera Las Bravo, in which she shared credits on a new occasion with the actor Mauricio Islas.

In 2016, she returned with the lead role in the Telemundo soap opera, Eva la trailera. The soap opera and Telemundo were sued by Rolando Fernández, who accused them of plagiarism from his 1983 film Lola la trailera. The lawsuit was ultimately won by Fernández. Despite this, the telenovela was rebroadcast by Telemundo in 2019 after González's death as a tribute in his memory.

In 2017, he returned with a recurring role in the soap opera 3 Familias he appeared on a new occasion in the annual program Mañanitas a la Virgen and filmed his last film titled An honest feeling in the dungeon of oblivion. On January 15, 2019, after 9 years, González made his first appearance for the Televisa company in the program Hoy. This same year, he was a judge on the TV Azteca fashion program This is my style, with this marking his last work and appearances before passing away.

Theatre

In addition to being an actress for multiple film and television productions, González was also an actress in multiple plays such as The Trees Die Standing, Un día particular, Steel Magnolias, Goodnight Mom, Among Women, Purgatory, among others. Her most famous play was Aventurera produced by Carmen Salinas, in which she was the first actress to play the main character, Elena Tejero.

Other media

González appeared in the music videos for the songs; "Malo" by the band Pulpo, "I would give you my life" by Paulina Rubio, and "Marta" by Ricardo Arjona.

The Sinaloan band Banda El Recodo was inspired by González to write the song, La Reina del Baile.

Personal life

González had a daughter, Constanza (born August 17, 2004). He initially did not reveal the name of her father and decided to raise Constanza alone. In 2008, Mexican politician Santiago Creel acknowledged that he was Constanza's father. During an interview in August 2012, González shared that he had lost a baby.

She maintained a strong and long friendship with the Argentine-Mexican actress Christian Bach, who died on February 26, 2019, due to respiratory failure. As an actress on TV Azteca, she was noted for being adverse to doing " bed scenes", asking a body double to replace her in sex scenes. In 2010, González married Lorenzo Lazo Margáin. González was a columnist for the newspaper El Universal for more than a year, before leaving this job to star in the telenovela Doña Bárbara.

González was a faithful follower of the Mexican soccer team, Chivas. Upon learning of her death, the team honored her memory with a publication on its Instagram account.

Illness and death

In 2016, ovarian cancer was detected, so she began receiving treatment to counteract it. She underwent surgery in which her ovaries, uterus and lymph nodes were removed, and in his own words, the cancer had been overcome. In April 2019, it was rumored that she had suffered a relapse; but the actress denied it.

At the end of May and beginning of June 2019, she spent a few weeks hospitalized at the Interlomas Ángeles hospital located in the State of Mexico, due to her cancer. On June 13, González died in that hospital at 54 years old, after being disconnected from the life support that kept her alive after being declared brain dead as a result of her illness. Her funeral was held the same day at the French Pantheon of San Joaquin. The next day, her coffin was taken to the Jorge Negrete theater, where a tribute was paid to her body. Subsequently, her remains were transferred to the Parque Memorial Gayosso pantheon, located in Naucalpan de Juárez, State of Mexico, where she was buried next to his father.

Filmography

TV shows

Movies

Soap operas

Awards and nominations

Silver Goddesses Awards

Herald of Mexico Awards

People en Español Awards

TVyNovelas Awards