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Mario Bezares Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

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Age: 65 Years
Wife: Brenda Bezares
Hometown: Mexico City

Mario Bezares

Bio/Wiki
Full NameMario Rodríguez Bezares
NicknameMayito, MR
Profession(s)Actor, Comedian, Singer, Choreographer, TV Presenter
Known ForWinning La casa de los famosos México season 2 in 2024
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)5' 8" (172 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutTV: Come on come on! (1981) as Calixto's brother; aired on Las Estrellas
AwardPremios Latin Stars Awards
Mario Bezares with his Award
Personal Life
Date of Birth11 February 1959 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2024)65 Years
BirthplaceMexico City, Mexico
Zodiac signAquarius
NationalityMexican
HometownMexico City, Mexico
College/University• National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico
• National Institute of Fine Arts (INBA), Mexico City
Educational Qualification(s)• A Bachelor's Degree in Tourism, specializing in hospitality, food, and beverages (1982) from National Polytechnic Institute
Mario Bezares' certificate
• A degree in Contemporary and Regional Dance from National Institute of Fine Arts (INBA)
ReligionChristianity (Catholic)
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
ControversyAccused of Murder
On 7 June 1999, the Mexican entertainer Paco Stanley was shot four times in the head as he left the El Charco de las Ranas restaurant in Mexico City. At the time of the attack, Mario Bezares was at the restaurant, taking a bath in his bathroom. A day later, toxicological tests were performed on the body of Stanley and Mario Bezares and both of them tested positive for cocaine use. Later, Mario Bezares and Paola Durante were accused of Paco's murder. They were arrested on 2 September 1999. However, due to lack of evidence, they were declared innocent in January 2001. [1]The Guardian
Social MediaInstagram
Facebook
Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date27 September 1991
Family
Wife/SpouseBrenda Bezares (Actress, Host, Singer)
Mario Bezares with his wife
ChildrenSon(s)- 2
• Alan Bezares
• Alejandro Bezares
Mario Bezares with his sons
Daughter- None
ParentsMario Bezares' father
Favourites
Travel DestinationNew York
Style Quotient
Car CollectionMustang V6
Mario Bezares' Mustang V6

Mario Bezares

Some Lesser Known Facts About Mario Bezares

  • Mario Bezares grew up in a middle-class family in Mexico City.

    Mario Bezares' childhood picture

    Mario Bezares’ childhood picture

  • While in school, he actively took part in sports.

    Mario Bezares' in his school days

    Mario Bezares’ in his school days

  • During his college days, Mario associated himself with the college theatre team and performed in plays like “Jose el Soñador.” He then participated in several theatre plays including Jesucristo Súper Estrella, Grease, and Cabaret.

    Mario Bezares in a theatre play

    Mario Bezares in a theatre play

  • After pursuing a degree in tourism, Mario Bezares studied to become a chef.
  • He also received training in different dance forms like tap and jazz.
  • Mario then began working as an assistant choreographer with some artists.
  • He then joined acting classes along with El Perro Estrada, Sergio Jiménez, and Héctor Castillo, to learn the basics of acting.
  • In 1987, he acted in the Mexican series La indomable.
  • Later, he appeared on the television show Anabel! The show was wrapped up in 1993.
  • In 1995, Mario participated in the program ¡Pácatelas! on Televisa along with Paco Stanley. In the show, the song ‘El Gallinero,’ was used as a curtain for the commercial segments. Bezares featured in the song imitating a chicken, which was loved by the audience. It soon became a hallmark of the program.

  • El Gallinero song became so popular that it was played at almost all kinds of social events, clubs, and discos.
  • In 1998, Mario joined Paco Stanley as a presenter for the show Una tras otra on TV Azteca. He then appeared in the comedy show Cachún cachún ra ra!
  • In 1999, after Stanley’s murder, Bezares took a break from his career as he was accused of Paco’s murder. Later, after he was acquitted, he appeared in the program Ya llegó Mayito (2001-2002) on TV Azteca.
  • In 2001, he released his music album Puro ambiente con Mayito, which included a modified version of the song ‘El gallinazo.’ However, the album did not gain much success.
  • In 2006, Mario was hired as the host of the program Acábatelo by Multimedios Televisión de Monterrey.
  • Later, he also hosted the show Aficionados (2010-2020).

    Mario Bezares' hosting Aficionados

    Mario Bezares’ hosting Aficionados

  • Once, while Mario was performing on his popular song El Gallinazo on stage, a plastic bag fell from his clothes. Mario immediately picked up the bag and handed it to Paco Stanley. Later, it was speculated that the bag contained cocaine. However, Mario cleared on many occasions that the bag just contained toilet paper or some disposable tissues and telephone numbers.
  • In 2024, Mario won the reality TV show La casa de los famosos México season 2.
    Mario Bezares' inside the house of La casa de los famosos México season 2

    Mario Bezares’ inside the house of La casa de los famosos México season 2

    Mario Bezares on winning La casa de los famosos México season 2

    Mario Bezares on winning La casa de los famosos México season 2

  • Mario’s wife Brenda is known for her Yolandita Monge song “Demasiado Fuerte.”
  • He is often spotted consuming alcohol on various occasions.

    Mario Bezares on a dinner date with his wife

    Mario Bezares on a dinner date with his wife

  • Mario is an avid animal lover and has a pet cat named Alenka.

    Mario Bezares' pet cat

    Mario Bezares’ pet cat

  • He is very particular about his fitness and follows a strict workout regimen.

    Mario Bezares at gym

    Mario Bezares at the gym

  • Mario resides with his family in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon.

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