Who is Margarita Portillo, the woman who was with Andrés García to the end
Margarita Portillo became the actor’s last wife and widow. Despite the ups and downs in their relationship, the couple managed to stay together for 22 years.
Mexican cinema was mourning after the sad news of the death of Andrés García, the leading man who charmed several generations with his handsomeness and charisma.
At the age of 81, the actor from the Dominican Republic left a legacy on the big screen and in his love life, in which he stood out for having several passionate relationships, some of them stormy.
García passed away after suffering a heavy fall and losing hope of continuing his life. However, his wife, Margarita Portillo, accompanied him until his death on April 4, 2023.
Margarita Portillo: Andrés García’s Last Wife
Who is Margarita Portillo?
Among Andres Garcia’s loves, the love story with Margarita Portillo, who became his “last wife”, and who watched over his well-being until the last moment, stands out.
Portillo is the fourth and current wife of Andres Garcia, whom he met in 1997, when she was around 24 or 25 years old.
The couple met shortly after Hurricane Paulina hit Acapulco, Guerrero, at a St. Jude Thaddeus mass introduced to them by a nephew. According to what Margarita told in an interview, what she liked about Andres was his sense of humor, his culture, his love and his capacity for conversation.
“I’m going to tell you why I have it very clear, I am a survivor of hurricane Paulina, which was in 1997, then we met at a mass of St. Jude Thaddeus, who introduced us to a nephew, I remember, he was wearing a unpainted skirt because I lost everything”, said Margarita in the program Ventaneando.
The actor confessed that he had visualized Margarita as a couple because she was a hard woman to conquer, and after 14 years together.
It wasn’t until 2000 that they started dating and married on January 20 of that same year, at the request of the actor, who took care of all the documentation.
The couple stayed together until July 2020, when Andres revealed that they were in the process of divorce. During their marriage, there were many scandals related to infidelities, but the couple managed to move on.
After five years living apart and multiple denials, the couple announced that they would give each other a second chance to enjoy their retirement in Acapulco.
Despite not having children together, Andres Garcia announced that Margarita Portillo’s son, Andres Lopez Portillo, would most likely inherit “El Paraiso”.
Portillo stayed by the actor’s side, taking care of him and encouraging him to move forward. Margarita Portillo and Andres Garcia were married for 22 years and despite the difficulties they have faced together, she becomes the actor’s last wife and widow.
Although his list of love affairs is long, Andres Garcia will be remembered as a charismatic man in love with life.
With his career in film, the actor became one of the great icons of the golden age of Mexican cinema, enchanting audiences with his good looks and talent.
In addition to his film career, Andres Garcia was also a successful businessman, having investments in various sectors, such as construction, hospitality and television. He also stood out for his philanthropic work, supporting various social causes.
Throughout his life, the actor had several romantic relationships that made headlines in the media. Sandra Vale, Fernanda Ampudia and Sonia Infante, with whom he had a 12-year relationship, were some of the wives and partners of the movie star.
Even with the difficulties and ups and downs of his relationships, Andres Garcia always stood out as a charismatic, talented man in love with life. With his departure, Mexican cinema loses one of its great icons and the movie star’s fans, one of their great loves.