Freddy Fernández 'El Pichi'

Freddy Fernández 'El Pichi'

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.

Personal info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1934-01-17

Place of birth

Mexico City, Mexico

Images

Cast

Street Love

Street Love

1950

5.50

Arrabalera

Arrabalera

1951

5.00

Callejera

Callejera

1949

4.50

Pasionaria

Pasionaria

1952

5.30

Fatal Trap

Fatal Trap

1961

5.00

You the Rich

You the Rich

1948

7.50

Pepe El Toro

Pepe El Toro

1953

6.30