Armando Silvestre Carrascosathe renowned actor of the Mexican Golden Cinema, has just died at 98 yearsas reported by his niece Lorena Silvestre through a publication on the social network Facebook.
Silvestre will be remembered for his talent and versatility in front of the cameras, which led him to shine both in Mexico and in Hollywood. He shared the screen with prominent figures of international cinema such as Clint Eastwood, Anthony Quinn, Rossana Podestà and Emilio ‘El Indio’ Fernández.
Silvestre’s career was marked not only by his professionalism, but also by personal and political situations that left their mark on his life.
One of the most striking episodes was his alleged confrontation with Miguel Alemán Valdéswho was president of Mexico from 1946 to 1952. According to reports, Alemán Valdés would have threatened Silvestre due to his attempts to conquer the actress Linda Christian.
Linda Christian, a Mexican artist known for her success in the United States, always maintained a connection between both countries, a characteristic that he also shared with Silvestre, who was born in the United States, but developed much of his career in Mexico. Silvestre, a symbol of masculinity and sensuality, became famous for his leading role in Networka film by Emilio ‘El Indio’ Fernández that received international acclaim.
In several interviews, Silvestre confessed that after his first starring roles in Mexico, many actresses tried to start love affairs with him, and he frequently reciprocated. Some of his open conquests included Meche Barba and Gloria Marín. However, when he tried to maintain a relationship with Linda Christianthe situation changed drastically.
According to Silvestre himself, Christian had maintained a courtship with President Miguel Alemán Valdés, something he was unaware of while trying to win her over. It wasn’t long before he was forced to give up on his goal and eventually flee the country to ensure his safety.
Silvestre recalled on several occasions how A security detail came to his house one day and warned him to forget about Linda Christian. or face serious consequences. Understanding the risk to his integrity, Silvestre chose to accept the warning and seek refuge abroad.
“I had to leave Mexico because some thugs came to my house and told me ‘forget about this person’ and I said ‘yes, sir, of course’. “What was I going to argue with six sluts there?” said the actor.
Due to the fear that this situation caused him, Silvestre immediately left his home and hid, aware that the best option was to leave the country. Being originally from Tijuana, he decided to take refuge in the United States, where he was also building a successful career in films such as The Children of Sanchez and The Scalphunters.
After the scare passed, Silvestre returned to Mexico to continue his career and continue looking for female company in the artistic field. This episode with Miguel Alemán Valdés marked a decisive moment in her life, demonstrating how political influences could affect even the brightest stars of Mexican gold cinema.
