The miniport and statue of Cantinflas survive in the Mexican actor’s mansion, but the signs of abandonment and the passage of time are everywhere – Credits: @El Universal Video Capture
Mexican actor, comedian, producer and screenwriter, Mario Fortino Alfonso Moreno Reyes became a hit in Spanish-speaking countries with Cantinflasa character who even helped him sneak his way into a Hollywood film – Around the World in 80 Days – for which he was nominated Golden Globe.
Identifying with their values, customs and language, this national icon of Mexico captured the hearts of an entire generation and showed the world the humorous side and cinematic potential of the Aztec country.
Therefore, Dark He achieved worldwide fame and a large fortune that enabled him to buy several properties in his native country. One of the most famous was his villa overlooking the beaches of the Mexican Pacific.
This is what House Cantinflas looks like: abandoned and with remains of a golden age
The house, which was built in the 1950s, is in the heyday of cinema cantinflas– located in the port Good looking, in the community AcapulcoCondition Warrior, in Mexico.
The pool and slide at Cantinflas Villa in Acapulco still stand, but time has caused great decay – Credits: @Capture video Aurelio Acuña
According to El Universal newspaper, it cost about a million dollars at the time, and it had a swimming pool, a slide, its own dock, drinks bar, luxurious rooms, walls adorned with the actor’s character, and a life-size statue of cantinflas elevated above the beach.
The truth is that now little or none of it remains. Almost all of the recreation areas of the house have collapsed, leaving only the seawater pool, a blue slide, some walls, abandoned columns and the statue, which unusually still stands and is almost intact, and the legacy of its inspiration.
After his death, at 1993, the property was forgotten. Although he was part of the legacy of his children Valentina and Mario, Nowadays it is an abandoned place and frequented by tourists and the curious. This area can only be reached by launch and boat.
An aerial view shows the foundations and shape of the house – Credits: @Instagram @glassofmeth03
The property was valued at $13 million by a real estate agent, according to Mexican media. But today he is found in absolute devotion the lack of painting, maintenance and furniture. As can be seen in the images, time has revealed the state of abandonment of the mansion, but also the signs of looting by the curious.
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Who was Cantinflas?
The actor and comedian began his acting career on the streets of Mexico but then he conquered the whole world. It is even that, the legend of silent cinema, that very much Charles Chaplin, After seeing one of his films, he defined it as “greatest comedian alive”.
After Cantinflas died of lung cancer in 1993, a long dispute began between the heirs to his fortune.
cantinflas At the age of 26 he began working as an actor in the cinema and participated in dozens of films in Mexico, where “has won the hearts of film viewers.” This was explained by Google, which in honor of his 107th birthday decided to dedicate a Doodle to him in 2018.
In 1956, the Mexican transcended and became known worldwide for his role in In 80 days around the world.
The statue of Cantinflas, left to its fate
The comedian was also known for his role in various charities and his great solidarity, immortalizing the phrase: “There are the details.” the actor too contributed to the creation of quality housing for more than 250 low-income families in Mexico City.