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Single Dad

1987-02-11 · 30 min / episode · ★ 7.9

Comedy · Drama

Papá soltero was a series on the Televisa network that began on February 11, 1987 and ended on July 6, 1994. It was produced by Luis de Llano Macedo and broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas. The cast was formed by César Costa, Luis Mario Quiroz, Edith Márquez, Gerardo Quiroz, with stellar performances by José Luis Cordero, Aurora Alonso, and Octavio Galindo.

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Creators
Luis de Llano Macedo
Production companies
Televisa
Countries
Mexico
Status
Ended

Top Cast

César CostaCésar CostaCésar Costa
Gerardo QuirozGerardo QuirozMiguel Costa
Edith MárquezEdith MárquezAlejandra Costa
Luis Mario QuirozLuis Mario QuirozCésar «Cesarín» Costa
Aurora Alonso 'La Pantera'Aurora Alonso 'La Pantera'Gumara
José Luis CorderoJosé Luis CorderoPocholo

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