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Otto Sirgo

Born
December 19, 1946
Died
September 29, 2026
Age
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.

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Association of Theater Journalists

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  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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