Colombian actor Sigifredo Vega died on June 29, 2024 at the age of 77, after facing a long battle against cancer. The news was confirmed by SCG Colombia through his Instagram account, highlighting his prolific career in television, theater and dubbing.
Vega, originally from Bogotá, has a career of more than 45 years in the world of entertainment. He is widely remembered for his role as Filemón Barragán in the soap opera Passion of Hawks and his participation in other important productions such as Love and live and The Victorinos.
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In addition, Vega lent his voice to characters in animated series and video games, thus strengthening his presence in the dubbing industry.
According to information shared by the television program La Red, The actor suffered from cancer that had metastasized to several organs, along with degenerative osteoarthritis that had worsened his health in recent years..
In a statement, SCG Colombia said: “Today, with deep regret, we say goodbye to our dear partner Sigifredo Vega. Known for his unforgettable role in ‘Pasión de Gavilanes’, he left an indelible mark on every character he played.”
In addition to his artistic impact, Vega went through a difficult personal period that involved financial and family problems. In an interview conducted three years ago, she stated that she had no contact with her daughters, who lived abroad, and mentioned that she lived in a room in Bogotá due to an economic crisis.
The death of Sigifredo Vega marks the end of a significant career that left a legacy in Colombian television and dubbing.
With an extensive and varied career, Vega participated in multiple theater and television productions, establishing himself as a figure with a notable career in the country. Among his recognized works are dubbing in various series and radio soap operas.where his voice became synonymous with quality and professionalism.
The voice demos available online show the versatility of Sigifredo Vega in different characters and vocal registers. These include archives of notable participations such as in The Graduate (1967), WOW NPC Pandaren Gruff Male and Supa Strikas Big Bo. Her voice left an unmistakable mark on the dubbing industry.
The actor left a relevant legacy in the artistic community of his country. The news of his death has been received with great sadness by colleagues and followers who recognize his contribution to the world of entertainment and culture.
The Colombian actor WAS known for his work in the anime field, having lent his voice to characters such as Satan Aoi in Sakura’s War (2000) and Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran (1997-1998). Other notable roles in anime series include Dantarion in Web Diver (2001), Ph.D. Dinozaurs (2000), Satotz in Hunter (1999) and multiple roles in Samurai X (1997).
In anime films, Yanaka participated in the Colombian dubbing of Street Fighter II: The Movie (1994), playing a bookie, a gang member and other additional voices. He has also been part of several animated series, including his role as Santa Claus in The Cuphead Show! (2022), Sponge in The secret show (2007) and Katana in Shuriken School (2006-2008). His contributions include diverse characters, such as Big Bo and Nacos in Super Strikes (2012-present), Gorgious Klatoo in “Space Goofs” (2005-2006) and Rayas in “Little Robots” (2004).
On television, he worked on series such as On The Road playing Yu Guoqing, and 13 Reasons Why (2017-2020), where he voiced two judges. He was also the host and additional voices on COPS (1989-2020), and appeared as Stuart in Haven (2010-2015).
In film, Yanaka dubbed characters such as Talbot in To the Mat (2011) and the Captain in House of the Dead (2003). Other notable roles include Walter Huxley in Preggoland (2014), Russell in Inside (2012) and Captain Flint in Treasure Island (2012). Her versatility has allowed her to work on a wide range of films over the years.
He has also worked in animated films, playing characters such as Tor in Crossing the Mobius line (2005), the King of Atlantis in In search of the Titanic (2004) and the Duke of Camden in The Legend of the Titanic (1999). Yanaka has lent his voice to documentaries such as extraordinary dogs (2011) and in popular video games such as StarCraft II (2010) and World of Warcraft (2004), showcasing his talents in a variety of media.
In addition, his participation as an actor and voice actor covers nearly 100 national and international productions.
