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Canal 22 Internacional celebrates the life and career of iconic Mexican film actor and singer Luis Aguilar

September 1, 2016

Maribel Ramos-Weiner

Luis Aguilar

Canal 22 Internacional is celebrating the life and career of iconic Mexican film great and singer Luis Aguilar with a selection of films this September. Each Saturday evening beginning on September 3rd at 8pm PT/11 EST, Canal 22 Internacional will pay tribute to Aguilar, who was also known “Gallo Giro” and is best remembered as one of the most emblematic singing churros in Mexican cinema.On September 3, Luis Aguilar stars in director Alejandro Galindo’s 1951 film Capitán de Rurales. On September 10, Canal 22 Internacional presents director Arturo Martínez’ 1975 film Los Tres Compadres, starring Luis Aguilar and Sonia Amelio. On September 17, Luis Aguilar stars in director René Cardona’s 1952 film Poker de Ases. Wrapping things up on September 24 will be the airing of La Venganza de la Sombra. The 1961 film was directed by Zacarías Gómez Urquiza.