Biography
Ernesto Alonso (February 28, 1917 – August 7, 2007) was a Mexican producer, director, cinematographer and actor. He was nicknamed "El Señor Telenovela" ("Mr. Soap Opera") because most of his work centered on telenovelas known around the world.
Filmography
Cast Credits

Las Lunas del Auditorio
Character: Self
TV • 2002

Speaking of Buñuel
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2000

A Mexican Buñuel
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1997

Bajo un Mismo Rostro
Character: Melchor Saldívar
TV • 1995
LA HEREDERA
Character:
MOVIE • 1994

The Hex 2: Messengers of Hell
Character: Enrique de Martino
MOVIE • 1986

Coronation
Character: Andrés Avalos
MOVIE • 1976

La torre de marfil
Character:
MOVIE • 1958

The Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz
Character: Archibaldo de la Cruz
MOVIE • 1955

Maternidad imposible
Character:
MOVIE • 1955

Una mujer en la calle
Character:
MOVIE • 1955

Wuthering Heights
Character: Eduardo
MOVIE • 1954

Orquídeas para mi esposa
Character: Ricardo del Río
MOVIE • 1954

A Doll's House
Character:
MOVIE • 1954

Reportaje
Character: Doctor
MOVIE • 1953

La cobarde
Character: Arturo
MOVIE • 1953

Mujer de medianoche
Character:
MOVIE • 1952

El cardenal
Character:
MOVIE • 1951

The Port of the Seven Sins
Character: El Mirlo
MOVIE • 1951

Streetwalker
Character: Rodolfo
MOVIE • 1951
Crew
Crew Credits

My Love, My Sin
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 2004

El precio de tu amor
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 2000

Labyrinth of Passion
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 1999

Desencuentro
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 1997

La antorcha encendida
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 1996

Triángulo
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 1992

Un rostro en mi pasado
Role: Producer
TV • 1989

Al Final del Arco Iris
Role: Producer
TV • 1982

El Derecho de Nacer
Role: Creator
TV • 1981
El derecho de nacer
Role: Creator
TV • TBA