Otto Sirgo
- December 19, 1946
- September 29, 2026
- 79 years
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Otto Sirgo, 79, Cuban actor (I Do ... Knot, Un gancho al corazón, Por ella soy Eva).
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|Otto Sirgo Haller (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈoto ˈsiɾɣo], 19 December 1946 – 29 September 2026) was a Cuban actor and director based in Mexico. He was known for his roles in Mexican telenovelas for almost five decades. Born in Havana, Cuba, he was the son of Cuban actor Otto Sirgo Prieto and Mexican actress Magda Haller. Sirgo was married to actress Maleni Morales until her death in 2020.
Sirgo died on 29 September 2026, at the age of 79.
Telenovelas
- El precio de la fama (2026) Telenovela ... Eugenio Urrutia
- Doménica Montero (2025/26) Telenovela ... Juez
- Juegos interrumpidos (2024) Telenovela ... Pedro
- Eternamente amándonos (2023) Telenovela ... Gabriel Garibay
- Vencer el pasado (2021) Telenovela ... Eusébio Valencia
- Falsa identidad (2020) Telenovela ... Plácido Arismendi "El Apá"
- Preso No. 1 (2019) Telenovela ... Benito Rivas
- Ringo (2019) Telenovela ... Iván Garay Beltrán
- Enemigo íntimo (2018) Telenovela ... Nemesio Rendón
- Tres veces Ana (2016) Telenovela ... Rodrigo Casasola
- Lo que la vida me robó (2014) Telenovela ... Regino
- Quiero amarte (2013) Telenovela ... Manuel Olazabal
- Cachito de cielo (2012) Telenovela ... Gustavo Mendiola
- Por ella soy Eva (2012) Telenovela ... Jesus Legarreta
- Ni contigo ni sin ti (2011) Telenovela ... Octavio Torreslanda
- Sortilegio (2009) Telenovela .... Jorge Krueger
- Un gancho al corazón (2008/09) Telenovela ... Salvador Ulloa
- Palabra de mujer (2007/08) Telenovela .... Mariano Álvarez y Junco
- Amor sin maquillaje (2007) Telenovela
- Amar sin límites (2006/07) Telenovela .... Alfredo Toscano
- La esposa virgen (2005) Telenovela .... Dr. Misael Mendoza
- Mujer de madera (2004/05) Telenovela .... Leopoldo Rebollar
- Niña amada mía (2003) Telenovela .... Arquitecto Octavio Uriarte
- El juego de la vida (2001/02) Telenovela .... Javier Álvarez
- Por un beso (2000/01) Telenovela .... Julio Otero Robles / Gonzalo Ruiz de Cota
- DKDA: Sueños de juventud (1999/2000) Telenovela .... Eduardo Arias
- Alma rebelde (1999) Telenovela .... Don Marcelo Rivera Hill
- Una luz en el camino (1998) Telenovela .... Padre Federico
- El secreto de Alejandra (1997) Telenovela .... Carlos
- Lazos de amor (1995/96) Telenovela .... Eduardo Rivas
- Buscando el paraíso (1993) Telenovela .... Don Ángel
- Tenías que ser tú (1993) Telenovela .... Tasio Sarachaga
- Alcanzar una estrella II (1991) Telenovela .... Alejandro Loredo
- Morir para vivir (1989) Telenovela .... Sebastián Quijano
- Rosa salvaje (1987/88) Telenovela .... Ángel de la Huerta
- Cautiva (1986) Telenovela .... Daniel
- Vivir enamorada (1982) Telenovela .... Andres
- Un solo corazón (1983) Telenovela .... Óscar Padilla
- Juegos del destino (1981) Telenovela .... José Luis Morantes, Jr.
- Juventud (1980) Telenovela .... Rafael
- Mamá campanita (1978) Telenovela .... Enrique
- La venganza (1977) Telenovela .... Alfonso del Olmo
- Rina (1977) Telenovela .... Omar
- Barata de primavera (1975) Telenovela .... Antonio Prado
- Marina (1974) Telenovela
- El honorable Señor Valdez (1973) Telenovela
- Entre brumas (1973) Telenovela .... Enrico Petrini
- Los miserables (1973) Telenovela .... Felix Tholomyes
- Las gemelas (1972) Telenovela
- Me llaman Martina Sola (1972) Telenovela
- El amor tiene cara de mujer (1971) Telenovela .... Julio
- La cruz de Marisa Cruces (1970) Telenovela .... Héctor
- Honor y orgullo (1969) Telenovela
Theater
- Confesiones de una güera oxigenada (2005)
- El otro rostro de Dios (2003)
- Desencuentros (2002)
- Yo odio a Hamlet as John Barrymore
- La Dama de Negro
- P.D. Tu Gato ha Muerto ("P.S. Your Cat Is Dead", 1997–2000) as Jimmy
- Violinista en el Tejado ("Fiddler on the Roof")
- Alta Seducción
- Intruso de Media Noche
- Mi Quinto Amor
- El prisionero de la Segunda Avenida
- ¡Atrápame si Puedes!
- Los Japoneses no Esperan
Television shows
- No empujen
- Dos mujeres en mi casa as a director
Awards
Association of Theater Journalists
- Best Monologue for El otro Rostro de Dios
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Otto Sirgo's archived record and the sources above.
1.In what city was Otto Sirgo Haller born?
- A.Monterrey
- B.Havanacorrect
- C.Mexico City
- D.Cancun
Otto Sirgo Haller was born in Havana, Cuba.
Source: biographical overview
2.What was the name of Otto Sirgo Haller's mother?
- A.Maria Sirgo
- B.Maleni Morales
- C.Gabriela Vergara
- D.Magda Hallercorrect
Otto Sirgo Haller was the son of Mexican actress Magda Haller.
Source: biographical overview
3.On what date did Otto Sirgo Haller pass away?
- A.15 October 2026
- B.20 September 2020
- C.19 December 1946
- D.29 September 2026correct
Otto Sirgo Haller died on 29 September 2026.
Source: biographical overview
4.What was the profession of Maleni Morales, the wife of Otto Sirgo Haller?
- A.Journalist
- B.Writer
- C.Actresscorrect
- D.Director
Otto Sirgo Haller was married to actress Maleni Morales until her death in 2020.
Source: biographical overview
5.Which film did Otto Sirgo Haller star in alongside Jaime Camil?
- A.Recien Cazadocorrect
- B.Rosa salvaje
- C.Lazos de amor
- D.El precio de la fama
Otto Sirgo Haller starred in Recien Cazado along with Jaime Camil and Gabriela Vergara.
Source: biographical overview
6.For which telenovela did Otto Sirgo receive the Premios TVyNovelas for Best Supporting Actor in 1996?
- A.Sortilegio
- B.Por ella soy Eva
- C.Rosa salvaje
- D.Lazos de amorcorrect
Otto Sirgo won the award for Best Supporting Actor for the telenovela Lazos de amor in 1996.
Source: awards section
7.What role did Otto Sirgo play in the 2023 telenovela Eternamente amándonos?
- A.Pedro
- B.Juez
- C.Gabriel Garibaycorrect
- D.Eusébio Valencia
In the telenovela Eternamente amándonos, Otto Sirgo played the character Gabriel Garibay.
Source: Telenovelas section
8.Which play did Otto Sirgo star in under the role of John Barrymore?
- A.Yo odio a Hamletcorrect
- B.Violinista en el Tejado
- C.La Dama de Negro
- D.Alta Seducción
Otto Sirgo appeared in the play Yo odio a Hamlet in the role of John Barrymore.
Source: Theater section
9.What was the character name of Otto Sirgo in the 1987/88 telenovela Rosa salvaje?
- A.Sebastián Quijano
- B.Andres
- C.Daniel
- D.Ángel de la Huertacorrect
Otto Sirgo played the character Ángel de la Huerta in the telenovela Rosa salvaje.
Source: Telenovelas section
10.What award did Otto Sirgo receive from the Association of Theater Journalists?
- A.Best Performance
- B.Best Director
- C.Best Monologuecorrect
- D.Best Supporting Actor
Otto Sirgo won the Best Monologue award for El otro Rostro de Dios from the Association of Theater Journalists.
Source: awards section
11.Which television show did Otto Sirgo direct?
- A.Lazos de amor
- B.Dos mujeres en mi casacorrect
- C.Ringo
- D.No empujen
Otto Sirgo was a director for the television show Dos mujeres en mi casa.
Source: Television shows section
12.What was Otto Sirgo's age at the time of his death?
- A.81
- B.79correct
- C.75
- D.77
Otto Sirgo died on 29 September 2026, at the age of 79.
Source: biographical overview
13.Who was the father of Otto Sirgo Haller?
- A.Eugenio Urrutia
- B.Plácido Arismendi
- C.Alejandro Loredo
- D.Otto Sirgo Prietocorrect
Otto Sirgo Haller was the son of the Cuban actor Otto Sirgo Prieto.
Source: biographical overview
14.In which year did the play P.D. Tu Gato ha Muerto, starring Otto Sirgo, conclude?
- A.2000correct
- B.1997
- C.1999
- D.1998
Otto Sirgo appeared in P.D. Tu Gato ha Muerto from 1997 to 2000.
Source: Theater section
15.What was the character name of Otto Sirgo in the 1995/96 telenovela Lazos de amor?
- A.Carlos
- B.Eduardo Rivascorrect
- C.Alejandro Loredo
- D.Don Marcelo Rivera Hill
In the telenovela Lazos de amor, Otto Sirgo played the character Eduardo Rivas.
Source: Telenovelas section
16.What was the character name of Otto Sirgo in the 2012 telenovela Por ella soy Eva?
- A.Gustavo Mendiola
- B.Octavio Torreslanda
- C.Manuel Olazabal
- D.Jesus Legarretacorrect
Otto Sirgo portrayed the character Jesus Legarreta in the telenovela Por ella soy Eva.
Source: Telenovelas section
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