In recent times, people tend to be more aware of the lives of various figures and stars within the world of Mexican cinema, specifically from the era of golden cinema, as is the case with Emilio Fernández Romo, better known as Emilio “El indio” Fernandez.
Under this scenario, people wonder more about his private life and career, which generated great economic fruit, but also recognition within the guild.
Emilio Fernández Romo, better known as Emilio “El indio” Fernández, was born in Mineral del Hondo, Coahuila, Mexico on March 26, 1904 and died in Mexico City on August 6, 1986; he was an outstanding director, actor and producer of Mexican cinema.
The life of “Indian” Fernandez
In fact, he was considered one of the best directors of the seventh art of the 20th century in the Hispanic world, as happened with Luis Buñuel.
Fernández was the son of a revolutionary colonel and a woman descended from the Kickapoo Indians; Since then, the famous showed a great love for his country, as well as for his indigenous customs and beliefs.
His whole life was characterized by having a strong personality and indigenous roots, as well as traits forged by the great influence within his family.
His legacy in the cinema
As a teenager, an event forced him to flee his country and prepare for the Mexican Revolution; he also entered the military academy where he earned the rank of colonel.
Later he was sent to jail, because he participated in the uprising of Adolfo de la Huerta against the government of Álvaro Obregón in 1923; He went to Chicago and then to Los Angeles where he earned a living in various jobs as a laundress, a press assistant and finally as a bricklayer near the Hollywood studios, which paved the way for him to participate as an extra and stuntman.
How he died?
In fact, the famous had to flee to the United States to avoid prison sentence, however, he managed to stand out in the film industry without knowing that this would be his destiny.
It was in 1986 when the famous Emilio “El Indio” Fernández suffered a fall at his home in Acapulco, which led to a broken femur; During this same year, the Mexican actor and director died in his room at the Casa-Fortaleza del Indio located south of Mexico City, in Coyoacán.
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