Thu Dec 19 20:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Veteran Colombian Actress Margalida Castro Dies at 80

**Bogotá, Colombia** – Renowned Colombian actress Margalida Castro passed away on Thursday, December 19th, at the age of 80, her manager Claudia Serrato announced on Instagram. Castro, a prominent figure in Colombian television for nearly 60 years, succumbed to cancer recently discovered.

Serrato described Castro as a “giant” of Colombian culture and a tireless worker, praising her unwavering faith and vibrant spirit. Tributes poured in from fellow actors, including Liliana González, Adriana Arango, Juan Pablo Espinosa, and Diana Ángel, shortly after the news broke.

Castro’s career spanned over seven decades and more than 70 productions. Initially trained as a musician at the National University, she transitioned to acting after a pivotal experience in children’s theater. Her television debut was in 1967 with “La tercera palabra,” but she rose to prominence with her role as Sussy Borda Lavalle in the 1986 series “Gallito Ramírez,” earning her an India Catalina Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Throughout her career, Castro won numerous accolades, including several India Catalina and TV y Novelas awards for her roles in iconic shows such as “Caballo viejo,” “Cuando quiero llorar no lloro,” “Clase aparte,” “María Bonita,” “Yo amo a Paquita Gallego,” and “El secretario.” In 2013, she received the Víctor Nieto Lifetime Achievement Award at the India Catalina Awards.

Her later work included roles in popular series like “La viuda de la mafia,” “Hasta que la plata nos separe,” “Vecinos,” “Chepe Fortuna,” “¿Dónde carajos está Umaña?,” “La nieta elegida,” and “Tía Alison y Los Billis,” her final television appearance. Margalida Castro’s legacy as a beloved and highly accomplished actress will be long remembered in Colombia.

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