Carlos Miguel Suárez Soto Dies at 67: Televisa Actor’s Life After Kidnapping

• Roberto Tello confirmed the actor’s death.
• A kidnapping changed the course of his career.
• He turned to selling tacos after facing financial difficulties.

Carlos Miguel Suárez Soto has died. The Mexican actor, best remembered for playing «El Poncho» in popular Televisa telenovelas, died at the age of 67, according to reports published Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

The news was confirmed by his friend and fellow actor Roberto Tello, known as «El Coreano,» who shared an emotional farewell message on Instagram.

«Rest in peace, my dear Charly. I love you, Poncho,» Tello wrote alongside a video featuring both actors.

According to reports published by Infobae, El Financiero, and El Universal, the actor’s cause of death has not been officially disclosed.

The Kidnapping That Changed Carlos Miguel Suárez Soto’s Life

Although he achieved fame on Mexican television, the actor’s life took a dramatic turn in 2012 when he was kidnapped and held captive for four days.

In an interview with the television program De Primera Mano, Carlos Miguel recalled how what initially appeared to be an express kidnapping turned into a traumatic ordeal.

«It was four days. It was supposed to be something quick, and it turned into four days,» the actor recalled, describing his captivity.

According to his account, he suffered physical assaults that left him with facial injuries, missing teeth, and tendon damage.

Carlos Miguel Suárez Soto: Why Didn’t He Report His Kidnappers?

The actor explained that his kidnappers found photographs of his daughters, leaving him fearful for his family’s safety.

«There wasn’t… I didn’t pursue it because they had photos of my daughters, which they took from me, and I didn’t want to do anything,» he said.

In another interview cited by El Financiero, he explained that the consequences of the attack became more apparent over time.

Although he continued working after the kidnapping, he said the physical injuries and changes to his appearance affected his ability to secure acting roles.

From Televisa Telenovelas to Selling Tacos

🚨 Mourning in Mexican television: #CARLOSMIGUEL, «El Poncho,» dies 🚨

Mexican television is in mourning after the news of the death of CARLOS MIGUEL SUÁREZ SOTO, known artistically as Carlos Miguel or «El Poncho.» The news was shared by #ROBERTOTELLO, who bid farewell with emotional words to his unforgettable colleague, with whom he made the endearing television couple «Poncho and El Coreano» famous.

Carlos Miguel left his mark on Mexican telenovelas, especially during the 80s and 90s, with participation in productions like Tú y yo, Volver a empezar, Dos mujeres, un camino, Soñadoras, Amigas y rivales, and Mujeres engañadas. Years later, he was also part of projects like Libre para amarte and Golpe de Suerte.

His life was marked not only by his artistic career but also by his strength to move forward. After suffering an express kidnapping that deeply affected his personal and economic life, he found a new opportunity in entrepreneurship, dedicating himself to selling tacos in Mexico City, demonstrating that no honest work diminishes dignity.

Today, his memory remains in the characters he portrayed, the laughter he shared with the audience, and the history he built with his colleagues.

🕊️ REST IN PEACE CARLOS MIGUEL 🕊️

— Al Punto Noticias (@AlPuntoNoticias) October 20, 2026

As his television appearances became less frequent, Carlos Miguel Suárez Soto found another source of income by selling food.

He initially sold tacos de canasta, or basket tacos, before launching a business called La Cochinita del Tío Ferruco, where he prepared cochinita pibil tacos, tortas, and burritos.

The actor personally served customers and spoke openly about the financial difficulties he faced after stepping away from the entertainment industry.

He also believed that changes within the television industry had reduced opportunities for actors who had built their careers in telenovelas.

The Telenovelas That Defined Carlos Miguel Suárez Soto’s Career

🎭🖤 #Entretenimiento | Carlos Miguel Suárez dies, remembered villain of 90s telenovelas
The Mexican television world is in mourning after confirming the death of the iconic actor, famous for his iconic roles as an antagonist in productions that marked an era👇

🔗 https://t.co/3NyPiwWKrE

— Periódico e-consulta (@e_consulta) October 20, 2026

Carlos Miguel appeared in telenovelas including Muchachitas, Dos mujeres, un camino, Volver a empezar, Tú y yo, Soñadoras, and Amigas y rivales.

His television credits also included Las vías del amor, Mujer de madera, Mi fortuna es amarte, and Golpe de suerte, along with appearances in episodic television programs.

His portrayal of «El Poncho» and his memorable on-screen partnership with Roberto Tello remained among the most recognizable parts of his acting career.

Although Infobae lists Como dice el dicho among his later projects, El Financiero and El Universal report that he subsequently appeared in Golpe de suerte, which aired between 2023 and 2024.

His death brings to a close a career remembered for its television success, the personal challenges he faced, and his determination to build a life beyond acting.