Born in Puerto Rico he knew he was 'different' since childhood. He relates his preference to stay at home to be with his mother rather than go with his brother and father. The NetFlix documentary: Mucho Mucho Amor: the Legend of Walter Mercado provides fascinating insight about his iconic life and the difference he made in so many's lives not only in the latino hemisphere and the U.S. but abroad as well.
Mercado was accomplished in dance, starred in movies and telenovelas (soaps) until he started hosting astrological segments on a tv show which turned into his own program. In the University he majored in pedagogy, psychology and pharmacy and used these studies in his understanding of the human mind.
His appearance crossed genders and he was known for being flamboyant in dress with intricate capes/robes and accessories and what was eventually referred to his gorgeous 'grandma' coiffed hair.
And then at the height of his career, he just disappeared. Poof. Where did he go and why? The documentary fills us in.
When I lived in Mexico one summer I remember watching him with my bonus Mexican abuelita as she adored him. Walter Mercado left a great imprint on many lives. Were you one of them?
In 2012 a Miami museum held a 50th anniversary exhibit and extravagant celebration attended by Mercado on its opening night. It was the last public event attended by Mercado as he passed shortly thereafter at the age of 87.And as Mercado would always end his shows "Con mucho, Mucho amor" with a lot, a lot of love ...
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Here's the trailer: Con Mucho Mucho Amor:The Legend of Walter Mercado
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