James Bond star dead: Emilio Echevarria from Die Another Day dies, aged 80

Fans and other actors paid tribute to James Bond actor Emilio Echevarra at the age of 80.

The Mexican star, best known for his role in Die Another Day, passed away in Mexico City on Saturday. The Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences made the heartbreaking news on Monday. Emilio Echevarra, an actor who forged a formidable career in film and theater, passed away, according to the AMACC in a statement.

For his side acting, he received three Ariel nominations. “The cause of death has yet to be confirmed. On July 3, 1944, Emilio was born in Mexico City. He joined the Constitution of Art and Society in 1978, and he began acting. The actor appeared in the likes of Amores Perros and Y tu mamá también, which also co-starred Gael García Bernal.

In the production of The Alamo in 2004, he also portrayed Mexican President Antonio López de Santa Anna. In 2002, Emilio appeared in Die Another Day as Raoul alongside James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan, John Cleese, Halle Berry, Toby Stephens, Rosamund Pike and Dame Judi Dench.

Emilio’s character, Raoul, was a Cuban intelligence operative who helped the 007 agent during missions. As the agent searches through Havan to find the antagonist, Zao, with his help, he received important equipment and information.

Screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga paid homage to Emilio, saying: “Sad news for those of us who loved and admired him. Emilio Echevarría has died. a fantastic actor and a fantastic, even better person. A dear friend. He and I worked on a number of productions together, which was a privilege. A great man. “

Emilio’s career was decorated with accolades, he garnered three Ariel Award nods over the years. His first nomination was for “Morir en el Golfo,” which he received in 1990 for Best Actor in a Minor Role, followed by a 2016 nomination for Best Supporting Actor for “A Monster With A Thousand Heads.” Then, in 2018, he earned another nod for Best Supporting Actor in ‘ The Chosen Ones.

Opening up about becoming an actor, Emilio said in a 2008 interview:” One day, when I was 31, I received a phone call from a woman friend inviting me to be in a play. She knew I wasn’t an actor. I told her that I spent the entire day at my place of employment.

She said she was a nighttime performer. I asked no further and I took up the invitation. I knew that the most enjoyable calling and work I could do would be at the first rehearsal.

Emilio is survived by his daughter Lourdes.

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