Sad News for Petra Martínez, José Luis Gil's Co-star in 'la Que Se Avecina'

Petra Martínez, colleague of José Luis Gil in La que se avecina, is experiencing one of the worst moments of her life. She has suffered the blow of losing her husband, Juan Margallo.

They shared 55 years together and lived a beautiful love story, from which two children were born. But they also enjoyed a shared passion for their profession: acting.

Petra Martínez, Friend of José Luis Gil and Actress of La que se avecina, Receives the Hardest Blow

Petra Martínez, colleague of José Luis Gil in La que se avecina, has received the saddest news. Her husband, Juan Margallo, has passed away at 84 years old, after undergoing hip surgery a few days ago following a fall.

This brings an end to a relationship of more than five decades, which led them to form a family and to enjoy together their passion for acting. This passion was what united them, as they met at the William Lauton school, and it made them work together on numerous occasions. So much so that they created their own theater company, Uroc Teatro, not to mention that in 2022 they received the National Theater Award together.

In addition to their two children, one a director and the other a composer, those theater stages have marked both of their lives and strengthened their relationship. So much so that Petra Martínez has bid farewell to Juan with a photo on social media in a joint work on those boards.

Specifically, the native of Jaén has uploaded an image of both in a theater. Alongside it, she wrote: “Juan and I doing a play called Cosas nuestras de nosotros mismos. We had a lot of fun doing it.”

Juan Margallo's Legacy in Film and Theater

Although his career was mainly focused on theater, Juan Margallo also left a significant mark in film. He participated in movies like El espíritu de la colmena by Víctor Erice and Al sur de Granada by Fernando Colomo. Not to mention that his performance in Campeones by Javier Fesser earned him a Goya nomination for Best Supporting Actor in 2019.

Margallo was a key figure during Francoism and the democratic transition, being a pillar of independent theater. His work in groups like Tábano and his co-founding of Uroc with Petra Martínez reflect his commitment to a committed and quality theater.

As soon as his passing was discovered, social media filled with messages of condolence toward his family. But also of respect, admiration, and gratitude for his career. This actor, born in Cáceres, is a reference within the world of acting for his contribution to it.

The story of Petra and Juan is an example of love and dedication to art. Together, they not only built a family but also left an indelible mark on Spanish theater.

Their work and commitment to culture have inspired multiple generations of artists. His loss is undoubtedly a hard blow for the theater world. But his legacy will endure on every stage he stepped on and in every audience member who enjoyed his art.