Freddy Fernández 'El Pichi'
ActingPersonal Info
gender
Male
birthday
January 17, 1934
died
May 10, 1995
place of birth
Mexico City, Mexico
also known as
Fredy Fernández · 'El Pichi' · Alfredo Fernández · Freddy Fernández
total credits
50 movies
Biography
Alfredo Jesús Fernández Sáenz (nicknamed "El Pichi") (January 16, 1934, Mexico City – May 10, 1995, Mexico City) was a Mexican film and television actor.
Fernández was the only son of Alfredo Fernández and Elisa Sáenz Rojas. As a youth, he joined the Children's Fine Arts Theatre Company of Fine Arts under the direction of Clementina Otero. The nickname "El Pichi" was given to Fernández by producer Luis Manrique during the making of the film Callejera in 1949.
He received the Virginia Fábregas medal from National Association of Actors (ANDA) for his 25 year career and was nominated three times for an Ariel Award. His son is Alfredo Fernández ("El Pato").
He died on May 10, 1995, of esophageal cancer in Mexico City, aged 61. His remains were buried in Cozumel, Quintana Roo, his son's garden.
Known For
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