Exciting farewell to “Family” actress Concha Velasco

Among the screams “Long live Concha Velasco!” The funeral of the actor, who died this morning in the house he had been taking care of for the past months, arrived at the theater hall at two o’clock in the afternoon. worsening health condition. His son burst into tears at the door Manuel Velasco He thanked the press and fans who had gathered in the area at the time, “love and excellent treatment” They explained that all his life he gave to his mother, and that the actor died twelve hours ago, holding his and his brother Paquito’s hands.

While Concha Velasco’s son was thanking him at the door of the theater, people were piling up behind him. crowns and bouquets It began to take shape with greetings signed by countless institutions and names from the world of culture. long fan queue The translator who came to say his final goodbyes en masse throughout the day.

An artistic reference

Like CarmenA 70-year-old Valladolid woman who, like Concha, emigrated to Madrid was “in awe” of how much she saw him “on television, in the cinema, in the theater and in everything he did.” ANYONE Fidel’sA 50-year-old from Madrid found it difficult to accept the idea that “Velasco will no longer be with us” because for him he was “just another member of the family.” LucyHe wanted to commemorate an artist who, recently in his twenties, was an avid actor, whom he considered “an artistic reference for all lovers and professionals of this profession” and Richard He silently joined the line with a rose in his hand. “Concha was a great actress and also a great socialist. “I know the rose will excite him,” the follower explained.

out of eternity trace of fansMany names from the music world paraded in La Latina theater throughout the day. culture and politics Saying goodbye to someone who, after six decades of scenes, shoots and sets, continues to claim that that young woman wanted to “be an artist.”

Like José Sacristan‘La colmena’, ‘I’ll get off at the next one, how about you?’ , or ‘The Long Holiday of ’36’, described her as “sheer will, talent and laughter, sometimes a great actress, sometimes a neighborhood girl, but above all an actress who does everything and does everything well.” . ANYONE José Manuel Parada, The person who was the head of the ‘Cine de barrio’ program before him and was very close to him. “Until a few days ago, we were sending each other WhatsApp. “He had a tremendous memory, he remembered everything,” said the presenter at the door of the theater.

Marisa Paredes, Antonio Resines, Miriam Díaz Aroca, Rosa Valenti, Fernando Méndez-Leite, Cristina Castaño, Alejo Sauras, Fiorella Faltoyano… There have been many. Names from cinema, theater and television Those who want to go in person to say goodbye to Concha Velasco, a commemoration ceremony attended by many representatives of Spanish politics.

Praise from politics

Like Margaret RoblesThe Minister of Defense described himself as “an example for the women of this country”; anyone Nadia Calvino The holder of the economics portfolio recalled: “Concha was not only a great artist, he was, above all, a great person.” The Head of Government also attended the funeral ceremony. Pedro Sánchez, described him as “an example of persistent work, talent and dedication to art, culture and Spain.”

These were the statements made by the president as he left the theater in the face of boos from some citizens who were shouting at him. “Outside!”What Sánchez described as “a group of intolerant people won’t let me explain calmly” “Stop, President, stop!” The others he stopped to take photographs dedicated to him.

Moments before, he had been surrounded by devoted followers and detractors. applause and booing The president of the Community of Madrid had equally left the funeral chapel, Isabel Diaz AyusoHe took part in one of the anecdotes of the day upon his arrival.

Not that much Marisa ParedesHe was speaking to the press when the popular leader appeared, and as soon as he saw him, he blurted into the microphones: “Ayuso? What in God’s name is he doing here? Get out!” His reaction was talked about all day long on social media.

Five years ago, the day of the presentation ‘Funeral’, Concha Velasco practically crawled to the press conference, unable to hide the severe cold she was experiencing. “I’m a star, I couldn’t catch a cold, I had to catch pneumonia,” She joked in front of the microphones. at his real funeral, The actor, who has loved to stay connected to current events throughout his life, did not want to miss the opportunity to participate in this event. political conflicts which has left its mark on public life in recent times. Velasco wanted to be an artist until his grave.