Julio Alemán

Julio Méndez Alemán November 29 1933 April 11 2012 was a Mexican actor Alemán was born in Morelia Michoacán After studying to be an agronomical engineer he turned to show business His first film was El Zarco in 1957 During the late 1960s and early 1970s he was the MC of the Mexican version of the Italianchildrens puppet show Topo Gigio Alemán appeared in more than 151 films and was elected for a period chairman of the Mexican actors union the Asociación Nacional de Actores National Actors Association Alemán died in Mexico City on April 11 2012 He had been diagnosed with lung cancer His remains were cremated and a memorial service was held on April 12 2012 in Mexico City