Antonio Pantojas (born c. 1959) is a famous theatrical actor from Puerto Rico. 1959 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Pantojas, who has admitted in public to being homosexual, was a controversial figure in Puerto Ricco during the late 1980s, a period when homosexualism was being addressed on Puerto Ricantelevision after decades of being considered a taboo topic. Pantojas did several television appearances to promove the image of gays and lesbians in a better light. In 1981, he married a friend from the Dominican Republic, so that she could obtain American citizenship. They were officially divorced in 1982. Homosexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by esthetic attraction, romantic love, or sexual desire exclusively for another of the same sex. ... // Events and trends The 1980s marked an abrupt shift towards more conservative lifestyles after the momentous cultural revolutions which took place in the 60s and 70s and the definition of the AIDS virus in 1981. ... A taboo is a strong social prohibition (or ban) relating to any area of human activity or social custom declared as sacred and forbidden; breaking of the taboo is usually considered objectionable or abhorrent by society. ... 1981 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Divorce or dissolution of marriage is the ending of a marriage, which can be contrasted with an annulment which is a declaration that a marriage is void, though the effects of marriage may be recognized in such unions, such as spousal support, child custody and distribution of property. ... 1982 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Although mostly known for his theatrical jobs, Pantojas has also been featured in a number of television dramas in Puerto Rico. He is also a comedian. Comedy is the use of humor in the performing arts. ...
Pantojas is well known around the island for his works as a transvestite on theatre. Many of his plays have received critical acclaim. He has also played non-transvestite roles. For a discussion of the history and current usage of the term transvestite, see transvestism. ...
One of his most famous plays is "Pantojas...de Cabaret".
Antonio Mendez, 25, is charged in the federal racketeering counts with the beating death of Jenna Gonzalez, 15, whose body was found along the Root River in May 1993.
The Mendozas participated in a November 1995 search for members of the rival 2-1 gang that ended in the shooting death of Juan C. Pantojas, 22.
His body was found in an alley in the 1100 block of S. 23rd St. near his car, which still had its headlights on.
Pantojas, who has admitted in public to being homosexual, was a controversial figure in Puerto Rico during the late 1980s, a period when homosexuality was being addressed on Puerto Rican television after decades of being considered a taboo topic.
Pantojas did several television appearances to improve the image of gays and lesbians.
Pantojas is well known around the island for his works as a transvestite on theatre.
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