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- Born to a Mexican mother and Texan father, this dual-national began acting at a very early age. Participating as an amateur all of his early academic life, he debuted professionally in 1974 in the play "Fortune and Men's Eyes". His first motion picture was "Survive" in 1976. He proceeded to receive a Bachelors Degree form the University of Texas at Austin in film directing with a minor in acting. After having performed in a number of U.S.A. film productions, he went on to become one of Mexico's top actors having participated in over 70 motion pictures, the majority in first billing, and more that 18 television series. He has received both the Silver Goddess and El Heraldo award for Best Film Actor. He was awarded several C.I.N.P.E.(Circulo Nacional de Periodistas de Espectaculos) awards including Best Lead Actor in a Telenovela in 2000 for one of the few non-villain roles in his career - "La Casa en la Playa". He has also received 4 TVyNovelas (the Mexican Emmy) for his television career. He is more known for his roles as a villain, and also enjoys live singing with Mariachi bands. In 2002 he was named "Sr. Internacional" by L.U.L.A.C. - League of United Latin American Citizens for his contribution to that society. That year he was also recognized as "Honorary President of the Republic of the Rio Grande" for being an outstanding Texan. Since 2003 he has lived in Peru and then in Florida. He taped one television series in Peru and has taped three series for Venevision in Miami where he is presently under contract with Telemundo/NBC taping a new series titled "Pecados Ajenos". He spends all his free time collecting donations for children born with HIV in Peru. He discovered that his fame can help others, and now dedicates his time and press to "La Posadita del Buen Pastor" in Lima, Peru where he helps to supervise the personal and academic education along with the anti-retro viral medication of more than 45 HIV+ children.
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Edith Márquez, began her career in mexican TV program, "Jugemos a Cantar", under the stage name "Hedi". Then in 1988, she joined the ranks of the very popular Mexican pop group Timbiriche. She recorded three albums with them. She sang three songs by herself on these albums. The albums names are, "Timbiriche 8/9", which is a double album and "Timbiriche 10". The songs are called, "Lo Quiero", "Pasos" and "Yo No Soy Una Más". Afterwards, she released her solo debut album, titled "Frente a Tí"; singles like "Mi Error, Mi Fantasía" and "Ya Que Voy a estar Sin Tí" quickly grabbed the public's attention. Her second album is called "Caricias del Cielo". "Extravíate" is the title of her third album. She has recently released her fourth album titled "¿Quién te Cantará? Las Canciones de Juan Carlos Calderón." This is a compilation of the great songs of this mexican composer. Her first single from this album is called, "El Primero, El Único, El Último", has quickly topped popularity lists.