Leticia Calderón is undoubtedly one of Latin America’s biggest stars over the years. 90. She made her screen debut with an episode in “Bianca Vidal”, when she was only 14 years old. Then she regularly appeared in various Mexican productions, but the real breakthrough in her career came only in 1997 with the title role in the telenovela “Esmeralda”.
“Esmeralda” was a hit on Polish television. How did the career of the Latin soap opera star develop?
The production, consisting of 137 episodes, quickly became a hit and only a year after its premiere, TVN bought its distribution license. The story of a young, blind girl who falls in love with the wealthy Jose Armando instantly stole the hearts of Polish viewers, breaking viewership records. When the actress decided to visit Poland in 1999, fans burst into tears and fainted at the sight of her, lining up for autographs.
While Leticia undoubtedly had the chance to make an international career, it didn’t happen. It is true that in the following years she regularly appeared on the screen, appearing in productions such as “Labyrinth of Passion”, “True Love” or “Love and Destiny”, but she was unable to repeat her success.
The series’ “Esmeralda” has two failed marriages behind her. Today, Leticia Calderón is raising her son
It is no secret that at the peak of her popularity, Laticia struggled with numerous turmoil in her private life. In 1997, she married dentist Marco Lopez, but their relationship ended after only 2 years. She found happiness with lawyer Juan Collado, with whom she got married in 2003, or at least that’s what she thought. Soon after, the couple had two sons, Lucian and Carl.
The older one has Down syndrome and also struggles with dysautonomia, i.e. disorders of the nervous system. It was for this reason that the actress suspended her career for over 8 years and withdrew from public life. During this time, she focused on her child’s rehabilitation and published a book, but she also experienced another.
On July 15, 2024, Leticia Calderón will celebrate her 56th birthday. On a daily basis, she raises her son, as Luciano requires 24-hour care. Despite this, she still tries to be professionally active, but she doesn’t play as much as she did at the beginning of her career. She last appeared on screen in 2023 in “Mother for Rent” and “Invincible Love”.
Source: Gazeta
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