Ernesto Alonso

Ernesto Alonso
Born
Ernesto Ramírez Alonso

(1917-02-28)February 28, 1917
DiedAugust 7, 2007(2007-08-07) (aged 90)
Mexico City, Mexico
Other namesEl Señor Telenovela
Occupation(s)Actor, producer, director, cinematographer
Years active1937–2007

Ernesto Alonso (February 28, 1917 – August 7, 2007) was a Mexican producer, director, cinematographer and actor. He was nicknamed "El Señor Telenovela" ("Mr. Soap Opera") because most of his work centered on telenovelas known around the world.