Juan Valdez, the Iconic Coffee Maker of the Populated Mustache, Has No One to Incarnate Him in Colombia

An imaginary caficultor, of poncho and stubborn carriel, achieved since the sixties of the last century what few Colombians had managed: to captivate half the world with its simplicity, a smile and a cup of coffee in his hand. His name is Juan Valdez, and in 70 years he has only been personified by three actors. An honor reserved for few and a role that today fulfills more than a desert year. Since the death of Carlos Castañeda, in April 2024, n…