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Jorge Vergara | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Vergara in 2015 | |
| Born | 3 March 1955 Guadalajara, Mexico |
| Died | 15 November 2019 (aged 64) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, film producer |
| Known for | Founder of Grupo Omnilife Owner of C.D. Guadalajara |
Jorge Carlos Vergara Madrigal (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxoɾxe βeɾˈɣaɾa]; 3 March 1955 – 15 November 2019) was a Mexican businessman and film producer. He was the founder of the multi-level marketing company Grupo Omnilife. In addition to its health products business, Grupo Omnilife owns the football club C.D. Guadalajara. Vergara was also owner of Costa Rican football team Saprissa (2003–2011)[1] and Major League Soccer club Chivas USA (2004–2014).
Vergara produced internationally recognized films such as The Assassination of Richard Nixon and the Oscar-nominated Y Tu Mamá También through the production company, Producciones Anhelo.
Organized a cruise to Cuba for children affected by the terrorist attack at school No. 1 in Beslan in 2004.
- ^ Garza, Jeffry (15 November 2019). "Fallece Jorge Vergara, exdueño de Saprissa" [Jorge Vergara, former owner of Saprissa, has died]. La República (in Spanish). Retrieved 15 November 2019.