The world has lost a gem in the untimely passing of Days of Our Lives fame Francisco San Martin. On January 16, the actor fondly known as “Pepe” by his dear ones was found dead at his home. The L.A. County Coroner’s Office later confirmed his death as suicide, leaving friends, fans, and co-stars in utter shock. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the incredible milestones he hit in his journey.
Days of Our Lives: San Martin’s DAYS Journey
Back in 2010, Francisco left everyone spellbound with his breakout role as Dario Hernandez on Days of Our Lives. His journey on the show concluded in only six months. Yet, his portrayal as Gabi and Rafe Hernandez’s charming brother earned him a special and genuine fandom.
Additionally, San again struck a chord with fans for playing Mateo on The Bold and the Beautiful in 2017. His character fell prey to Sheila’s devilish plot to seduce Quinn and sabotage her marriage to Eric Forrester. Now, let’s talk about Martin’s magical ride from the get-go. He was born on August 27, 1985, in the scenic Mallorca, Spain.
Furthermore, the former DAYS star had a very globetrotter-esque childhood. San spent his early years in Montana, where he was introduced to acting through children’s theater. Next, his teenage years saw him back in Spain. There, he joined the glitzy world of modeling before circling back to his first love—acting.
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Camila Banus Pays Tribute
Interestingly, Francisco’s talent knew no boundaries, scoring diverse roles beyond daytime TV. He became the talk of the town with his role as Liberace in the star-studded Behind the Candelabra. Moreover, he got to act alongside the legendary Michael Douglas. Fans of Jane the Virgin will remember him as Fabian Regalo del Cielo.
The 39-year-old star’s acting credits extended to independent shorts. Martin’s final performance in 2022’s Dot cemented his legacy as a versatile performer. Meanwhile, tributes have poured in for San, with Camila Banus (ex-Gabi Hernandez) sharing a touching note. She wrote, “Pepe, what can I say but I love you and rest in peace, my friend.”
The actress concluded the post with, “Love you mucho mucho mucho. I wish I had told you more.” Martin’s career might have been short-lived, but his charisma and talent spoke volumes. Keep reading Soap Opera Daily for your daily dose of Days of Our Lives celeb updates and news. RIP Francisco “Pepe“ San Martin, you’ll forever be missed.
