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Tomás Zori to have a dedicated space in Villa de Vallecas
The City Council will dedicate the square in the park located between Real de Arganda y Enrique García Álvarez to Tomás Zori. The tribute recognises the actor's career and his connection to Vallecas since his birth.
For decades, Tomás Zori toured the country’s main theatres with the comedy trio Zori, Santos y Codeso, one of the best-known groups on the Spanish stage in the mid and late XX century. The City Council will name the square in the park located between Real de Arganda and Enrique García Álvarez streets in Villa de Vallecas after him.
Tomás Zori Delgado (1925-2002) was born in Vallecas and often expressed his pride in the district. His career was closely linked to comedy theatre and revue, within popular entertainment.
His work helped to promote Spanish performing arts. Zori believed that culture and comedy could foster connection and coexistence among people.
The Council highlights his closeness to the public and the respect that guided his work. It also emphasises his sense of service. Zori maintained that humour should bring people together and that laughter had no political affiliation.
The square is in the park at the junction of Real de Arganda and Enrique García Álvarez streets. The decision recognises an artist who brought the name of Vallecas to Spanish stages and maintained his ties to the district where he was born.