Fernando Colunga is one of the most recognized and beloved Mexican actors for his roles on the small screen, but this was not always the case.
Before being one of the biggest telenovela hunks, the 56-year-old actor worked in various jobs that had nothing to do with show business.
the protagonist of Maria, the one from the neighborhood Civil Engineering was studied, but he abandoned his career to be a sought-after actor.
What did Fernando Colunga work on before becoming an actor?
Next, we detail each of the jobs that Fernando Colunga had, who was born in Mexico City on March 3, 1966.
In a car dealership, the actor from the usurper he worked as a salesman, an activity that he came to like too much; he even he recognized that he was very good.
The actor came to have his own hardware store, an establishment where he sold all kinds of tools and carpentry objects, among other items.
Colunga was also a seller of electronic devices. Without a doubt, he was encouraged to enter any job to get ahead.
Other activities he carried out were preparing drinks in entertainment centers, although he clarified that he did not drink or drink a drop of alcohol.
How did you enter the world of acting?
Fernando Colunga’s acting career began in 1989 when he became Eduardo Yánez’s stunt double in the soap opera Sweet Challenge.
He was summoned to replace his colleague Eduardo Yáñez in the risk scenes.