Emilio Echevarría, ‘Amores Perros’ and ‘Die Another Day’ Actor, Dies at 80

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Renowned Mexican actor Emilio Echevarría, known for his standout roles in 'Amores Perros' and 'Die Another Day', passes away at 80, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.

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Echevarría received three Ariel Award nominations (Mexico's Oscars) for his performances in 'Dying in the Gulf' (1990), 'A Monster With a Thousand Heads' (2016), and 'The Chosen' (2018), showcasing his versatility as a character actor.
The acclaimed screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga, who collaborated with Echevarría on several productions, described him as 'a tremendous actor and an even better human being' and a 'dear friend', highlighting the actor's profound impact on those he worked with.

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Emilio Echevarría, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Alfonso Cuarón, Gael García Bernal, Guillermo Arriaga, Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences, Televisa, Amores Perros, Die Another Day, Y tu mamá también, Babel, The Alamo, Mozart in the Jungle, Dying in the Gulf, A Monster With a Thousand Heads, The Chosen

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