Who is Cassandro, the first openly gay wrestler in Mexico?

• Who is Cassandro, the first openly gay wrestler in Mexico?
• Gael García Bernal plays him in an upcoming movie.
• Bad Bunny also makes a cameo.

With the release of the new film starring Gael García Bernal and Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny, people are wondering about the main character.

Who Cassandro? He was the first openly gay wrestler in Mexico and revolutionized lucha libre.

It’s worth noting that this film was first screened in January at film festivals and received a warm reception.

Now it will be available on streaming platforms in various Latin American countries. It promises to be a huge success.

Gael García Bernal brings Cassandro to life

Mexican actor Gael García, who is about to turn 45, plays the role of Cassandro in this movie.

The actor is known for his roles in films like Amores Perros, Y Tu Mamá También, Rudo y Cursi, and many more.

«I was interested in representing that world where people don’t belong here or there, that unique lifestyle, its vibrancy, its music and beyond that,» he said.

Gael also said that he hopes this story makes people believe they can always reinvent themselves.

Bad Bunny makes a surprise appearance

Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny makes a brief appearance in the movie Cassandro.

In fact, it’s not the first time the reggaeton artist has appeared in a film, as he recently shared the screen with Brad Pitt in Bullet Train.

Another coincidence that suggests Benito Martínez was destined to appear in this film is that he is also a wrestler.

Many remember his match against Damien Priest in a WWE pay-per-view event.

The scene that stirred up controversy

Days after the official trailer for Cassandro was released, a scene that continues to generate buzz was leaked on social media.

Here, you can clearly see Bad Bunny, who plays Felipe, and Gael García sharing a passionate kiss.

Felipe played a significant role in the wrestler’s life.

It didn’t take long for people to react to the scene on social media, making all kinds of comments.

In real life Cassandro is Saúl Armendáriz

According to the BBC, Cassandro was the first openly gay wrestler in Mexico.

His real name is Saúl Armendáriz, and he revolutionized lucha libre in the 1980s.

He is also known as ‘The Liberace of Wrestling’ or ‘Cassandro The Exotic,’ and this film marks the first time his life story has been adapted into a movie. Previously, only documentaries had been made about him.

At 53 years old, he now has some trouble with his speech and has some paralysis on one side of his body due to a stroke.

«Professional wrestling is so masculine, so macho»

In one of these documentaries, Cassandro pointed out that professional wrestling is very masculine and macho.

«Many say, ‘A gay man can’t do this,’ so I like to provoke them a bit,» he said.

The BBC reported that Saúl Armendáriz became the first exótico wrestler to win a wrestling championship.

«It wasn’t good dealing with fame and money. And when I discovered drugs and alcohol, I felt numb. I no longer remembered the abuse and beatings,» he said.