The Mexican Raul MartinezDirector of A Father Not So Father (2016) and When I’m Young (2022), died unexpectedly at the age of 52, according to reports this weekend by several filmmakers and actors who worked with him in the film industry.
About Instagram, the Director Larissa Morenofrom Sisters (2023), reported on the death of his colleague:
“I wish you a safe journey back to the place where you were created. Her magical presence on set and beyond stayed with me. Your gift to raise a family with heart It inspired me to make the film of the movie you stopped seeing. Thank you for giving me the opportunity To have this great experience of telling life through the seventh art, thank you Raúl for inspiring me again and giving me the great comfort to continue with what I love most in my life.”
The makeup artist Liliana Berenice Monroy Salgadowho worked with him in the film Permitted, also dedicated a message to Raúl thanking him for the opportunity:
“I found my path and discovered that there was something I loved doing and wanted to dedicate myself to forever. “I never told you that it helped me find meaning in my life at a time when I felt completely lost… You are a great person, one of the best I have ever met.”
On Facebook, his sister Mariana Martínez Reséndez He also wrote about his loss: “I love you from day one and until my last breath, I will love you my Rul, rest in peace little brother”; However, the causes of death were not disclosed.
In addition, the actress Natalia Tellez In an Instagram story, he mentioned that he was sorry that he couldn’t say goodbye to him: “Raúl Martínez was the best of the best, always generous, a proud father, a good person and it breaks my heart because I couldn’t say “Goodbye to him.”
Who was Raúl Martinez?
Raúl Martínez Resendez was born on June 24, 1971 in Mexico City. He was the grandson of filmmaker Raúl Martínez Solares, from whom he inherited the name and love for the seventh art, known for classic films such as “The Age of Violence” and “Revenge of the Mummy.”
Also, was his great uncle Gilberto Martinez Solaresnominated for the Ariel Award for Five Faces of a Woman (1947), claiming he “discovered” actor Germán Valdez “Tin Tan.”
His brother, Alejandro Martinezalso works in the industry and recently served as cinematographer on The House of the Dragon, a prequel to HBO’s Game of Thrones.
Raúl was a renowned director and editor, known for El Waiter (2021), which stars Vadhir Derbez; just like I hate summer; One of her most recent works was When I’m Young (2022), which stars Verónica Castro.
His debut film Un padre no tan padre starred Héctor Bonilla (who died in 2022) and had a sequel called Una Navidad no tan padre (2021).
Raúl has also appeared in other productions, such as the series Camino de Estupideces (2015) with Juanpa Zurita and Blackdoor (2019-2020).