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Sergio Corona, nearing 98, embraces change and reflects on his enduring career
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Sergio Corona, nearing 98, embraces change and reflects on his enduring career

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexican actor Sergio Corona, nearing 98, reflects on his long career and the evolution of television.
  • He adapts to digital media, appreciating modern conveniences while cherishing his past connection to print newspapers.
  • Corona remains open to acting if offered suitable projects, though his physical limitations now require adjustments.

Sergio Corona, on the cusp of his 98th birthday, shared his thoughts on a life lived in the spotlight and the ever-changing media landscape. Sitting in his home patio, he observed a bird briefly, a moment of quiet amidst reflections on his nearly century-long journey.

A little bird, a little bird that comes to eat here in the grass.

— Sergio CoronaObserving nature in his home patio during the interview.

Corona recalled his childhood connection to the newspaper EL UNIVERSAL, delivered to his door, a stark contrast to today's digital news consumption. "I adapt to everything, don't I? I don't compare one thing to another. If there are comfortable advancements that save you time and effort, you appreciate them," he stated, embracing the digital age without dismissing the past.

This interview is for EL UNIVERSAL, right?

— Sergio CoronaConfirming the publication during the interview.

His career has spanned decades, from his early days as a dancer with Alfonso Arau to his memorable role as Don Tomás in "Como dice el dicho." He noted how television, studios, and production methods have transformed. Yet, Corona rarely dwells on nostalgia. He remembers the past fondly and finds value in the present, particularly in what he can still accomplish.

I adapt to everything, don't I? I don't compare one thing to the other. If there are comfortable advancements that save you time and effort, you appreciate them.

— Sergio CoronaReflecting on the shift from print to digital media.

While he walks with a cane and acknowledges his knees can no longer support running across a stage, Corona's spirit remains undimmed. He expressed willingness to act again, provided the script, director, and cast are compelling. "Yes, why not. If they call me and there's a good writer, a good director, a good cast, with colleagues, I'd be delighted. Of course, no running or anything like that now. With my little cane, or sitting or standing, but actions like that, no. The knees, no," he explained, mentioning ongoing issues with leg weakness.

No, I don't know, because what we are seeing now has a different rhythm, it has other characteristics, other sets. It has changed, it has evolved. What's current is cleaner than 30, 40 years ago. It's more agile, faster, the scenes aren't so drawn out, they flow well.

— Sergio CoronaComparing current television production with past eras.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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