Leonardo and the post dedicated to his late father, Andrés García: 'What did you not inherit from your dad?', followers ask
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Leonardo García honored his late father, actor Andrés García, on Father's Day with a series of photos.
- Despite a reportedly conflictive relationship, Leonardo expressed admiration and affection for his father.
- Followers noted the strong resemblance between Leonardo and his father, with many commenting on their shared looks.
Leonardo García celebrated his late father, the renowned actor Andrés García, on Father's Day, sharing a series of photographs on Instagram. The post, captioned "Happy Father’s Day," featured images of Leonardo with his father, acknowledging their complex relationship.
Happy Father’s Day
Despite past difficulties and estrangement, Leonardo has consistently spoken of his deep admiration and affection for his father. He recalled his father's words from a 2021 interview with Yordi Rosado, where Andrés García expressed feeling "a little lonely" and acknowledged his own difficult temperament, which Leonardo admitted he also inherited.
Sometimes I feel a little lonely, but I have a very particular way of thinking, I have a very quick temper and, sometimes, I have a temper that even I can't stand
Followers of Leonardo's post were quick to comment on the striking resemblance between the actor and his father, who was originally from the Dominican Republic but lived in Acapulco from the age of 18. Many users remarked on how identical they appeared, with comments like "I think even the nails are identical" and "You had such a handsome dad."
What did you not inherit from your dad? I think even the nails are identical.
The tribute comes after Andrés García's passing, during which Leonardo has continued to venerate his father's memory. He acknowledged that his father, in his final days, had mentioned that his sons, including Leonardo and Andrés Jr., were not close to him. The shared sentiment on social media highlights the enduring legacy of Andrés García and the complex familial bonds.
You had such a handsome dad.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.