Born March 7, 1936· Lasarte, Guipúzcoa, País Vasco, Spain
† Died May 12, 2018
21Filmography★ 6.7Average rating
Emerging from Spain, Mercero built his reputation through a blend of television and cinema. Early on he directed short pieces such as “Trotin Troteras” and “Lección de arte” before achieving national fame with the beloved series “Verano azul” and the long-running “Farmacia de guardia”. His 1972 surreal horror short “La cabina” earned an Emmy, establishing him as a pioneer of televised suspense. Th…
