Mexican rock pioneer 'Javis' dies; entertainment world mourns children's show figure
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Javier Martín del Campo, founder of the Mexican rock band La Revolución de Emiliano Zapata, died at 75.
- His band was known for hits like "Nasty Sex" and "Mi forma de sentir," gaining international recognition in the 1970s.
- The entertainment world also mourned the death of Samuel Garza, 32, who managed social media for the children's show "Beli y Beto."
Javier Martín del Campo, known as "Javis" and founder of the influential 1970s Mexican rock band La Revolución de Emiliano Zapata, has died at the age of 75. The band achieved international fame with their song "Nasty Sex," which later experienced a resurgence when featured in Alfonso Cuarón's 2001 film "Y tu mamá también." Javis was also the guitarist and composer behind the band's success with "Mi forma de sentir."
La Revolución de Emiliano Zapata stood out in the 1960s for its use of Spanish lyrics, a contrast to many contemporaries who favored English. Javis leaves behind a significant legacy in Mexican rock history.
Separately, the entertainment industry mourned the passing of Samuel Garza, 32, who was part of the children's show "Beli y Beto." Garza managed the show's social media presence, keeping fans updated. The "Beli y Beto" team was on tour in Argentina when his death occurred, though details remain undisclosed. The show's official statement expressed that his memory would "remain always in our hearts and he will be part of the history of this great family."
In other entertainment news, Mariana Echeverría has returned to television as a panelist on "La casa de los famosos México" after a two-year hiatus. Her previous participation in the reality show drew mixed reactions, with some criticizing her relationship with Adrián Marcelo and others viewing it as a strategic move. Echeverría has addressed speculation about her recent weight loss, explaining it is a result of hormonal treatment pursued over four years to become a mother. The new season also features young actress Arantza Ruiz, daughter of veteran actor Alejandro Ruiz, known for his role in the telenovela "Esmeralda."
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.