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Actor Salvo Basile murió a los 89 años en Cartagena, la tierra de la que se enamoró

Periodista Portafolio26.01.2026 10:12 Actualizado: 26.01.2026 10:12

Actor Salvo Basile murió a los 89 años en Cartagena, la tierra de la que se enamoró

TL;DR

  • Salvo Basile, a prominent Colombian-Italian actor and producer, died in Cartagena on January 26, 2026.
  • He had a career spanning over five decades in film, television, and theater.
  • Basile was born in Naples, Italy, in 1940 and moved to Colombia in 1968.
  • He participated in over 40 film productions, including international projects like 'Queimada' and 'El amor en los tiempos del cólera'.
  • His television work included popular series such as 'Pobre Pablo' and 'Sofía dame tiempo'.
  • Basile was also an executive producer and manager in television production houses.
  • He was a key promoter of cinema in Cartagena and Colombia, serving on the FICCI board for over 20 years.
  • The cause of death was stomach cancer.
  • The mayor of Cartagena described him as 'the most Cartagenian Italian'.