Arsenio Campos (January 26, 1946 – April 1, 2025) was a Mexican actor whose career spanned over five decades, encompassing television, film and theater.
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Life and career
Born in Tijuana, Baja California, Arsenio Campos began his acting career in the early 1970s with the film Para servirle a usted. His first appearance in a telenovela came in 1973 with La hiena. Over the years, he became a prolific figure in Mexican television, participating in more than 30 telenovelas, including notable productions such as Bodas de odio, El Camino Secreto, Mi segunda madre, Corazón salvaje, Ángela, El noveno mandamiento, and Apuesta por un amor. Campos was recognized for his versatility, portraying a wide variety of characters, from virtuous protagonists to complex antagonists.
In addition to his work in telenovelas, Campos appeared in numerous films and television series, expanding his repertoire and showcasing his talent in diverse genres. Among his television credits are appearances in popular series such as Como dice el dicho and La rosa de Guadalupe.
Campos married María Teresa Santoscoy, a native of Piedras Negras, Coahuila. The couple had two children, Arsenio and Alexandra. Alexandra has expressed an interest in pursuing a career in acting, following in her father's footsteps.
Arsenio died in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico on April 1, 2025, at the age of 79.
Filmography
Soap operas
Golpe de suerte (telenovela) (2023) ... Sacerdote
Por amar sin ley (2018) ... Gilberto
Mi marido tiene familia (2017)... Doctor Lisboa
Tres veces Ana (2016) ... Sandro Escárcega
Simplemente María (2015–2016) .... Eugenio Ceniceros
Hasta el fin del mundo (2014–2015) .... Artemio Blanco
Amores verdaderos (2012–2013) .... Felipe Guzmán
Por ella soy Eva (2012) .... Padre de Santiago
Soy tu dueña (2010) .... Padre Justino Samaniego #2
Camaleones (2009–2010) .... Teo Santoscoy
Al diablo con los guapos (2007–2008) .... Peralta
Amar sin límites (2006–2007) .... Leandro Burgay
Apuesta por un amor (2004–2005) .... Ignacio Andrade ⸸
Amar otra vez (2004) .... Javier
Corazones al límite (2004)
Así son ellas (2002–2003) .... Mariano Madrigal
Navidad sin fin (2001) .... Carmelo
Amigas y rivales (2001) .... Padre Tomás
Atrévete an olvidarme (2001) .... Patricio
TV series
Como dice el dicho (2011)
Hermanos y detectives (2009)
Mujeres asesinas (2009) .... Mario (episodio: "Cecilia, prohibida")
La rosa de Guadalupe (2008)
"Cosas insignificantes" - Marcos
"Diana" - Mario
"El amigo de los árboles"
"Rincón de amor" - Don Genaro
"La sombra de la venganza"
Mujer, casos de la vida real (2002–2006)
Diseñador ambos sexos (2001) .... Hostess (Capítulo 17: Trabajando como abejita)
¿Qué nos pasa? (1998)
Destinos (1992) .... Carlos
Movies
Animales en peligro (2004)
Carreras parejeras (2002)
Los muertos no hablan (2000)
Reclusorio III (1999)
El recomendado (1999)
El mensajero del miedo (1999)
La fiesta de los perrones (1999)
Pesadilla infernal (1997)
Fuera de serie (1997)
Amor que mata (1994)
Muerte en altamar (1994)
Hombres de acero (1993)
La fichera más rápida del oeste (1992)
Venganza (1992)
La insaciable (1992)
Con ganas de morir (1992)
La huella (1991)
Infamia (1991)
El intruso (1991)
El descuartizador (1991)
La leona (1991)
La taquera picante (1990)
Muerto al hoyo... y al vivo también (1990)
Cita con la muerte (1989)
Con el odio en la piel (1988)