Jaime Garza

Jaime Francisco Garza Alardín (January 28, 1954 – May 14, 2021 ), known professionally as Jaime Garza, was a Mexican actor.

Early life

Garza was the son of journalist Ramiro Garza and the poet Carmen Alardín, brother of actress Ana Silvia Garza, and uncle to the actress and singer Mariana Garza. He studied acting at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México). He made his acting debut in 1973 on the Mexican children's program Plaza Sésamo, and his first telenovela was Pacto de amor in 1977.

Personal life

In 1982 his girlfriend, Viridiana Alatriste Pinal died in an automobile accident after a party at Garza's house in Mexico City on October 25, 1982. In 2010 he suffered a stroke that required surgery, and in 2014, Garza lost his right leg due to complications from diabetes. Garza died in May 2021 in Mexico City.

Film Year Title Role 2016 Charity José Luís 1996 El amor de tu vida S.A. Marcelo 1992 Delicuentes de lujo Chanito 1992 Jefe de vigilancia 1991 Pánico 1991 La metralleta infernal 1989 The Bloody Monks Ricardo (as James Garnett) 1988 Los camaroneros 1988 El solitario indomable Hijo de Don Samuel 1988 Reto a la vida Pepe Muñoz 1987 Dinastia sangrienta 1986 Contrabando y muerte 1985 Forbidden Beach Andres 1985 The Falcon and the Snowman Raul 1985 Tiempo de lobos 1984 Prohibido amar en Nueva York 1984 Noche de carnaval Amigo de Pepe 1983 Los dos carnales Francisco 1982 Missing Young man/stadium 1981 Las piernas del millón 1981 Hacer un guion 1981 El gran perro muerto Chente 1981 Johnny Chicano Pepe Domínguez 1980 La madre 1980 Navajeros El Butano 1979 Cualquier Cosa 1979 Naná Coquito 1977 Pacto de amor 1976 Canoa: A Shameful Memory Roberto

Awards and nominations Year Category Title Result 1986 TVyNovelas Award for Best Young Lead Actor Best Young Lead Actor Vivir un poco Nominated 1985 TVyNovelas Award for Best Young Lead Actor Best Young Lead Actor Guadalupe Nominated