Kepa Amuchastegui

Kepa Amuchastegui

actor Colombia

Kepa Amuchastegui is a Colombian actor best known for his role as Roberto Mendoza in the iconic telenovela 'Yo soy Betty, la fea.' Recently, he made headlines by announcing his retirement from acting due to a severe battle with bladder cancer, which has left him in a wheelchair. Amuchastegui shared his health struggles and the emotional toll it has taken on him, revealing that he has been undergoing treatment after a malignant tumor was discovered. His heartfelt message to fans included a request for financial support as he navigates this challenging phase of his life, expressing a deep desire to continue his artistic journey despite the obstacles.

Born on Dec 09, 1941 (83 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
136,152
Power
900$
Sentiment
8.62
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Costa Rica 2 8.00 0.14% +0% 5,094,118 6,921 $62,000 84$
Guatemala 2 7.00 0.18% +0% 17,915,568 32,963 $82,000 151$
Colombia 2 9.00 0.14% +0% 50,882,884 71,717 $350,000 493$
Peru 1 9.00 0.07% +0% 32,971,846 24,551 $230,000 171$
Totals 7 106,864,416 136,152 $724,000 899$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Guatemala Guatemala: Kepa Amuchástegui portrayed Jorge Mario Bergoglio in the documentary El papa rebelde, reflecting on the life of Pope Francis. 7

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: el último gran papel de Kepa Amuchástegui, ícono de “Betty, la fea”

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Kepa Amuchastegui passed away at the age of 84 after battling cancer and is remembered for his role in the telenovela 'Betty, la fea'. 7

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Murió otro reconocido actor de ‘Betty, la Fea’

Colombia Colombia: Kepa Amuchastegui was a renowned Colombian actor who passed away at the age of 84. 9

El Tiempo: Kepa Amuchastegui, el caballero de la actuación que dejó huella en ‘Betty la fea’ y otras producciones

Colombia Colombia: Kepa Amuchastegui was a legendary Colombian actor known for his role as Roberto Mendoza in the telenovela 'Betty, la fea'. 9

El Tiempo: luto en la televisión colombiana

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Kepa Amuchastegui, a Colombian actor, announced that he cannot continue his artistic career due to bladder cancer. 4

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Actor de ‘Yo soy Betty, la fea’ se despide de su carrera por un cáncer que lo dejó en silla de ruedas