Juan Ferrara Bids Farewell to the Stage After Six Decades of Iconic Performances

The actor has consolidated a career of over six decades on stage (Photo: Instagram)

The renowned leading actor who forged his career at Televisa, Juan Ferrara, has decided to end his impeccable artistic career after six decades of activity in the entertainment industry. Jorge Ortiz de Pinedo was the one who officially announced this news, marking Ferrara‘s farewell from the stage.

Juan Ferrara, born as Juan Félix Gutiérrez Puerta in Guadalajara on November 8, 1943, is the son of the renowned actress Ofelia Guilmáin.

His career attests to an impressive trajectory, standing out in multiple television and film productions. This official retirement comes after being away from the television network that catapulted him to fame, Televisa, for the last five years.

Juan Ferrara is the son of the late actress Ofelia Guilmáin (Photo: Cuartoscuro)

In his interview, Jorge Ortiz de Pinedo shared that Ferrara, who was also his brother-in-law – married to Ortiz de Pinedo’s sister – has chosen to retire to enjoy a life away from the spotlight.

The comedian and producer of the popular program Cero en conducta stated to the program Todo para la mujer: “Juan has been a star and he says to me ‘what better way to say goodbye than to do a play called Don’t Go Without Saying Goodbye, my kids and I are going to produce it, my ex-brother-in-law will be there, I love him very much, he is still my brother-in-law’.”

Juan Ferrara had already been planning to bid farewell to his audience in a dignified manner for some time, and by deciding to participate in the play Don’t Go Without Saying Goodbye, he found the perfect opportunity to thank his followers for their loyalty over the years.

Helena Rojo and Juan Ferrera were married for more than a decade. During that time, they also worked together on film and theater projects. Credit: Misterio, YouTube

The premiere of the play, which is a family production by the Ortiz de Pinedo, is scheduled for the next August 16 at the Teatro Rafael Solana. The performances will extend over ten weeks, with a total of 50 scheduled performances.

Ferrara, who won the prestigious Ariel Award for Best Actor for his role in the movie Misterio in 1981, is remembered for his memorable roles in a wide range of telenovelas and films that include:

• 5 de chocolate y 1 de fresa (1968) as Pablo.
• Corona de lágrimas (1968) in the role of Edmundo Chaver.
• Gabriel y Gabriela (1982-1983) playing Fernando del Valle.
• El hogar que yo robé (1981) in the role of Carlos Valentín Velarde.
• Viviana (1978-1979) where he portrayed Julio Montesinos.
• La antorcha encendida (1996) as Don Pedro de Soto.
• Valentina (1993-1994) in the role of Fernando Alcántara.
• Valeria y Maximiliano (1991-1992) playing Maximiliano Riva Parada.
• Verano de amor (2009) where he brought to life Othón Villalba.
• Pasión (2007-2008) as Jorge Mancera y Ruiz.
• Heridas de amor (2006) in the character of Gonzalo San Llorente (young).
• Rebelde (2004-2006) in his role as Franco Colucci.

Juan Ferrara will bid farewell to the audience with a play at the Teatro Rafael Solana (Photo: Cuartoscuro)

He belongs to actor families that have left a significant mark in the world of entertainment, having maintained marriages with figures such as Alicia Bonet and Helena Rojo.

Theater, television, and cinema in Mexico lose one of their great exponents with his official retirement, an actor who marked generations with his talent and dedication.

His last performance in Don’t Go Without Saying Goodbye promises to attract the attention of loyal followers who delighted in his art over the years, offering a dignified closure to a stellar career.