Autopsy confirms actor, body-builder drowned

The 36-year-old father of two went swimming with friends at Balandra beach in Toco on Saturday.

While in the water, he began experiencing difficulties.

He eventually began losing consciousness and slipped beneath the water. His friends pulled him out and carried him to shore, but attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.

Bengochea secured roles in the movies A Story about Wendy II, Girlfriends Getaway and Trafficked.

Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly expressed condolences to his family.

In a statement yesterday, she said, “His death is indeed a loss to our burgeoning community of screen actors.

In his honour, let us embrace that spirit of creativity and expression for which he will always be remembered.”