Biographical Dictionary of Mexican Film Performers

ORTIZ, PEPE

(José Ortiz Puga)
(1902-1975)
Guadalajara-born bullfighter who appeared in a few films of the '30s and '40s (he also wrote the original story forMaravilla de torero, 1942). His wife was actress Lupita Gallardo, with whom he co-starred inEl Tigre de Yautepec(1933).