Born in 1960, Ramírez developed “a career marked by his constant presence in national television dramas.”
MIAMI, United States. – The Cuban actor Luis Alberto Ramírez, son of the performer of the same name and a regular face of soap operas and adventures on Cuban Television, died this Sunday in Havana, according to reports. the director Carlos Collazo and various media.
The portal CubaActorswhich brings together and disseminates the work of radio, film and television artists, was one of the first platforms to confirm the death of the performer and remember his mark on the small screen. “Today, Cuban acting says goodbye to one of its most beloved faces. The actor Luis Alberto Ramírez, a close figure for the public and an essential part of the television memory of our country, has passed away,” the medium published on Instagram.
Collazo, who broke the first news on Facebookalso joined the public condolences. “I have just received the news of the death of actor Luis Alberto Ramírez, son of another great deceased actor who had the same name. My deepest condolences go to his family and friends. EPD.”
Born on June 22, 1960, Luis Alberto Ramírez developed “a career marked by his constant presence in national television dramas,” according to the obituary of CubaActors.
Another profile on that same site describes itmonths before his death, as a “talented actor (…) with more than 40 years of experience.” Coming from a large family of seven siblings, he was the only one who followed the artistic path of his father, the actor Luis Alberto Ramírez, a legacy that, according to that medium, he continued “with dedication.”
In an interview given in March 2024 to CubaActorsRamírez himself mentioned among his most beloved works productions such as The hidden side of the Moon, Longed for encounter, Operation Courage, Memories of a grandfather and The chosen one of timein addition to children’s programs such as The yellow umbrella and The path of the minstrels.
The performer was also a regular face of soap operas, including The impure ones and Water violets. In the cinema, he acted in the film January 1stby Miguel Torres, and in several productions directed by Juan Carlos Cremata (Nothing, anyway… evil and Crematorium).
In the last stage of his career, one of his most visible jobs was that of Rolando in the soap opera Vice versabroadcast by Cubavisión last year. In an interview, Ramírez himself stated that it was “a privilege” to play such a “nice character with so many nuances.”
The actor also explained in that interview that he kept as a professional rule his father’s advice not to belittle any character and avoid typecasting. That ethic was reflected in the way he assumed both leading and supporting roles, from adventure and police to children’s and humorous spaces.
