Rafael Banquells(1917-1990)
- Director
- Actor
- Cinematographer
Born in Cuba because his parents were on tour, fought against Franco in
Spanish civil war, escaped to France when France was captured, escaped
to Mexico where he became an actor. When MGM studios became interested
in him he came to Los Angeles where he became married to Blanca de
Castejon. They came back to Mexico where he divorced Blanca. Few years
after he met Silvia Pinal they got married.
They had daughter Silvia Pasquel and the
divorced. Then he met Dina de Marco and
they had 6 sons: Rocío Banquells,
Mary Paz Banquells,
Rafael Banquells hijo, Ariadne
Banquells and Jose Manuel Banquells. Rocio Banquells is now a
singer/actress.
Rafael Banquells died after his first born male grandson, Rodrigo Berlanga, son of Rocio was born. He died of a heart attack on October 27 1990.
Rafael Banquells died after his first born male grandson, Rodrigo Berlanga, son of Rocio was born. He died of a heart attack on October 27 1990.
