Nicolás Furtado mourns the Loss of ‘El Marginal’ Co-Star Jorge lorenzo
Buenos Aires – Actor Nicolás Furtado publicly grieved the passing of Jorge Lorenzo,his former co-star in the acclaimed argentine series El Marginal,earlier today. Lorenzo, who gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of the prison guard Capece, died unexpectedly, prompting an outpouring of tributes from fans and colleagues.
Lorenzo’s death marks a important loss for the Argentine acting community and the dedicated fanbase of El Marginal,a series celebrated for its gritty realism and compelling characters. The show garnered international acclaim,extending Lorenzo’s reach beyond Argentina,with viewers from Spain,France,Switzerland,and Colombia reaching out to him after its release,as he revealed in a September interview with LA NACION.Furtado’s heartfelt message underscores the close bonds forged on set and the profound impact lorenzo had on those around him.
Lorenzo initially feared public backlash due to the villainous nature of his character, Capece. He anticipated potential confrontations, even fearing people might express anger towards him in public. However, he was surprised by the overwhelmingly positive response, with viewers often praising his performance while acknowledging the character’s flaws. “La gente me decía ‘qué turro sos, qué hijo de p‘, pero sos un actorazo'[Peoplewouldtellme’whatajerkyouarewhatasonofab[Peoplewouldtellme’whatajerkyouarewhatasonofab[Peoplewouldtellme’whatajerkyouarewhatasonofab[Peoplewouldtellme’whatajerkyouarewhatasonofab**’, but you’re a great actor],” he recounted in the same interview.
His role evolved throughout the series, shifting from a stern and unforgiving guard to a more nuanced character as the storyline progressed. Originally slated to conclude with the third season, Lorenzo’s character was retained due to popular demand, a advancement he embraced wholeheartedly. *el Marginal‘s success significantly altered Lorenzo’s life,leading to increased public recognition,including requests for photos in the street-a phenomenon he found both gratifying and,at times,intrusive.
