Raphael Amaja is one of the most internationally recognized Mexican actors, mainly thanks to his leading role in the telenovela “The Lord of Heavens“. In the Telemundo production, the 45-year-old interpreter brings the drug dealer to life Aurélio Casillasduring its seven seasons, which aired between 2013 and 2020.
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When the first episode of the series aired, Amaya was 36 years old and in the prime of her career. She wore radiant hair and a voluptuous anatomy that made millions of people around the world sigh; Thus, he became one of the most celebrated stars, which helped extend the life of the program.
As the seasons progressed, Rafael’s performance waned which didn’t go unnoticed by audiences as he used to do a good job. Finally, everything made sense once this was made public Fame and excess took their toll. Next, find out what the Sonorense’s toughest years were like.
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The Mexican actor had a stage as a musician in the band Almalafa (Photo: Rafael Amaya / Instagram)THE RADICAL CHANGE BY RAFAEL AMAYA
After the first few years of anger this caused “The Lord of Heavens”, some rumors arose about its protagonist. The change in attitude Raphael Amaja It was obvious and many confirmed that his character had consumed him due to the long working hours that lasted for years.
On the other hand, it has also been said that during the recording he entered a cave where he inhaled something that caused his airway to close, deteriorating his health and therefore his performance in the novel.
However, these theories were refuted when the actor gave an interview for the program “today‘ where he denied what his character was to blame:
“It wasn’t the character, it was me; the decision was mine, it wasn’t Aurelio; He trains himself to keep the character in the closet, but I got carried away by a lot of things like vanity, materialism and selfishness.”
It is known that he had addiction problems
After several years of uncertainty, it turned out that the Mexican had sunk into a deep alcohol and drug addiction, a hole from which he only got out thanks to this Robert Tapiawho, along with other friends, convinced him to enter the former boxer’s rehabilitation clinic Julio Cesar Chavezwhere he stayed for eight months.
“I was lost, I was cut off from the world, I was mad at everyone, but I wasn’t. Before I forgive others, I forgive myself,” Amaya admitted.
The dark period he was going through didn’t allow him to commit “to any partner, or to work, or to anything,” because, in his words, “drugs are death.”
“I was blinded by the dark cloak of drug addiction. I’m human, I’m not a robot,” he said.
RAFAEL AMAYA AND HIS NEW PROJECTS
Luckily all that stayed behind and today he’s back in the ring. The actor has resumed projects that he had on his doorstep, such as the eighth season of “The Lord of the Skies” and the soap opera “All Names of Aura”, where, in addition to his active work, he shares the screens with Blanca Soto on social networks social, a space in which he cultivates a large number of followers.
WHEN RAFAEL AMAYA HAD A SKA BAND
During her youth, Amaya was able to fulfill one of the fantasies of many young people: to have a music band. Through your account Instagramthe Mexican shared a snap of himself with the other members of the ska group he was touring with in Mexico.
“Arrived in the Federal District with the Almalafa Band in 1997 and played ska! At the beginning of my rock facet. Good times! Thank you Almalafa,” Rafael wrote.
The band’s response
Although he is no longer part of the group, the band (which is still active) is close to him and did not hesitate to reply with great affection: “Thank you Rafael Amaya for your comment on your social networks, let’s go the dove goes.”
EROTIC FILM BY RAFAEL AMAYA
Although he is known for his acting talent, he also stood out for his physique. In 2011, Spanish People magazine named him one of the “50 most beautiful” and it was the combination of his talents that made him part of the cast of the erotic film ”Nudes”, at the age of 27.
premiered in 2004the love drama is an adaptation of the novel “Four Xs” by Mauricio Pichardo. The film shows two young couples living in a free community where lack of attachment, economic interests and misunderstandings are part of everyday life. The film is directed Enrique Gomez Vadillo and has under its cast the actors Karyme Lozano, Juan Vidal, and Carmen Rodriguez.