Gabriela Medina (Chilean actress)
Gabriela Amor Medina Espinoza (October 7, 1935 – June 16, 2025) was a Chilean actress and teacher, recognized for her numerous roles in Chilean soap operas, films, and stage plays.[1][2]
Personal life
She was married to fellow actor César Arredondo with whom she had a son, also actor, Claudio Arredondo, and other 5 children. Claudio is also father of Carolina Arredondo, actrees and Minister of Cultures, Arts and Heritage of Chile.
Career
Medina had supporting roles in several films such as Coronación, Negocio redondo, Sub Terra, Machuca and 03:34 Terremoto en Chile. She also acted in television series such as Ángel Malo, A la Sombra del Ángel, Playa Salvaje and Reserva de familia and in series, including her participation in the original production Los 80.[3][4]
Death
Espinoza died on June 16, 2025, at the age of 89.[5]
References
- ^ "Próximo lunes 17 se realizará la ceremonia de entrega de premios APES 2011-2012". BioBioChile - La Red de Prensa Más Grande de Chile (in Spanish). 2012-12-15. Archived from the original on 2018-05-22. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ Núñez, Francisco (2018-06-08). "Gabriela Medina se integra a "Perdona Nuestros Pecados"". Fotech.cl (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "14 ACTORES Y ACTRICES CHILENOS SON LOS PROTAGONISTAS DE NUESTRO LIBRO "ABCDIARIO ACTORAL" – Chileactores". www.chileactores.cl (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2019-01-30. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Gabriela Medina se integra a "Somos los Carmona" – Teleseries.cl" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ Álvarez, Cristóbal (2025-06-16). "Muere Gabriela Medina: quién fue la histórica actriz chilena y abuela de la ministra Carolina Arredondo". ADN Radio (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-06-17.