Javier Zaraja, a representative of “Man In Lama” and Mexican cinema, dies in 63

Mexican actor and director Javier Zarqata died at the age of 63, as was the community of society and photography, Pohualalli Casa de LAS, where he worked as a teacher. The Foundation described it as a “Solidarity, creative partner and commitment”.

This Sunday, the Mexican Academy of Arts and Film Sciences (Amacc) also sorry for his death through an official message:

“Amacc regrets the sensitive death of the actor, director and teacher Javier Zarajzza, who has strengthened a long profession in the cinema with more than 60 films (…) in peace. A great hug for his family, friends and students.”

He also accompanied the news Samples of fellow emotions such as the actor Eduardo SpainWho wrote on social networks:

“Qepd, our dear colleague, actor Javier Zaraja. My condolences to their loved ones.”

You may be interested in reading: Arsenio Campos, a representative of Telenoves, dies in 79

Who was Javier Zarqaita?

Javier Zaraja Sandre was born in 1962 in Mexico City. It was formed in Theater School for the National Institute for Fine Arts and Literature (INBAL)He developed his passion for interpretation, management and teaching later.

It happened for the first time in the film industry in the 1980s, in projects such as the short movie Diamante (1984), directed by Gerardo Lara and the film Chido Guan, golden taco sandwiches (1986), where the credits with Mario El -Mayada participated, a distinguished character for the Mexican work cinema.

The course of nearly 50 years in cinema and theater

Zaraja strengthened his career participating in a wide range of projects, whether in national cinema or in international production. Among his most prominent works:

• Wooden people (1990), directed by Juan Antonio de la Riva, where he participated in the rise of the new Mexican cinema.
• Man (2004), written by Tony Scott, Hollywood tape where Sandre played, exchanged credits with Denzel Washington.
• Miss Palala (2011), where Ramon Guerrero embodies.
• Take the Gringo (2012), where Lewis acted.
• General American machines (2016), Jesus Carlos played.
• Powerful victory (2021), his last participation in his movie, along with Damian Akzar, Gerardo Ott and Roberto Sosa.

Chargaza also left its fingerprint in the theatrical field, with posts in gatherings such as:

• “Magic Bethlehem”
• “Dream of Summer Night”
• “El Mont Calvo”
• “Sudden death”

Beyond representation: the direction and training of new generations

In addition to his career as an actor, Gamed Javier Zaragsa in other areas of audiovisual production. According to IMDB,, He was working as a photographer In movies like The perfect dictatorship (2014), directed by Luis Estrada.

In 2007, he directed the short movie Iridicencia MasculinaAlso unified as a movie maker.

An important part of your legacy He was the face of his teacherTransfer their knowledge and passion for cinema to new generations of students in spaces such as Pohualalli Community and Photography SchoolWhere he left a deep mark.

A recognition after his death to the movie community

The Mexican Academy of Arts, Film Sciences, Actors, colleagues and students realized the importance of their career, which was distinguished by their commitment to art and culture.

His career, which covered nearly five decades, reflects a continuous development of independent cinema, through the theatrical scene, to reach international projects.

BGPA