ALDAMA, JULIO

(1931-1989)

(Julio Augurio Aguado Turrubiates)

   Coahuila-born leading man and occasional singer (his original speciality), who dropped his medical studies to appear mostly in Westerns, rancheras, and other rural films, from the late 1950s. Never developed into a major star, and by the end of the '60s was playing mostly character roles and heavies. Started directing films in the '70s, and continued until his death. Nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Ariel for Tizoc ('56). His son, originally billed as Julio Augurio, is also an actor-singer.