Remembering Nicandro Diaz: A Tribute to the Legendary Mexican Soap Opera Producer

Remembering Nicandro Diaz: A Tribute to the Legendary Mexican Soap Opera Producer

2024-03-18 18:50:15

Nicandro Diaz. (Photo by Adrián Monroy/Medios y Media/Getty Images)

Nicandro Díaz, the producer of successful Mexican soap operas such as ‘Carita de Ángel’ and ‘Destilando amor’, died this March 18 at the age of 60 following suffering an accident on a jet ski in Cozumel, Quintana Roo. The news of his death was confirmed by his colleagues at Televisa and other personalities from the world of entertainment.

On Sunday, the producer’s official accounts published an urgent statement requesting blood donations at the Costamed Cozumel Hospital, where he had been transferred. The request suggested that he was torn between life and death and they needed to stabilize him.

Celebrities such as Michelle Renaud, Marjorie de Sousa, Mara Patricia Castañeda and Mark Tacher amplified the request for help on their social networks, and journalist Mara Patricia Castañeda indicated that the producer was going to be transferred to Cancún, and then to Mexico City, to receive medical attention.

But shortly following the ‘Hoy’ program confirmed his death.

Just three weeks ago, Díaz had concluded the broadcast of his most recent telenovela ‘Golpe deluck’, starring Eduardo Yáñez and Mayrín Villanueva, and was on vacation in Cozumel.

Producer Juan Osorio revealed to El Universal that his colleague struggled all night between life and death, but there was little hope that he would survive.

“He had an accident on a motorcycle in the water, I don’t want to talk regarding it, there is simply a very big gap between us producers, for the company, for his family above all, it is a great loss and I am very hurt, I am very dismayed “I don’t want to know anything, it hurts me a lot, a life and a brother were lost,” he said.

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Yáñez reacted very affected to the news, since not only did they work together in great melodramas but they forged a close friendship. “I feel like when Ernesto Alonso died, that’s how… the people who take care of you, who help you, cuddle you, offer you their love, their sincere friendship, that’s how I feel… amazing,” he expressed. he.

For her part, Andrea Legarreta might not contain her tears when reporting the death of someone she considered a teacher at Televisa, a man “very dear, very dear, family to many in this company, a great boss, enthusiastic, friendly, charming, gentleman. and let’s hug his entire family, the news weighs us very much…”

Producer Rosy Ocampo mourned the loss of her partner and highlighted the legacy he leaves on Mexican television. “With deep sadness I regret the death of my dear Nicandro Díaz, without a doubt, an example as a person and companion, his legacy on Mexican television is indelible, his warmth and great human quality will last in our hearts. See you soon friend, rest in peace”.

Díaz debuted in the world of entertainment as a production assistant in Valentín Pimstein’s melodramas such as ‘Monte Calvario’ and ‘Rosa Salvaje’, from 1986 and 1987.

Soon, the Monterrey native became production coordinator on ‘La pícara Dreamera’ and ‘Simply María’.

At the end of the 90s, at 35 years old, he debuted as executive producer with the children’s soap opera ‘Gotita de amor’ in 1998.

But his big opportunity took place nine years later, when he landed in prime time with the melodrama ‘Destilando amor’, in 2007, which had great success.

The last publication he made was three weeks ago, when the broadcast of the telenovela ‘Golpe deluck’, starring Eduardo Yáñez and Mayrín Villanueva, ended.

In that post, he thanked the support of the cast and production for making the success of the melodrama a reality.

With information from El Universal


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