12 Divas from the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema Who Enchanted the World with Their Beauty and Talent

The Golden Age of Mexican cinema is a period that goes from 1936 to 1959. During this phase, there was a huge production of films in the country, which made the film industry become more and more professional. However, in addition to the many films and the best quality of super productions, the Golden Age also stands out for the emergence of great stars in the country, names that enchanted the world not only for their beautiful interpretations, but also for their breathtaking beauty. .

O awesome.club prepared a list of 12 divas from the golden age of Mexican cinema that will never be forgotten. Check out!

Silvia Pinal is one of the most important actresses in Mexican cinema. His long filmography includes hits like Azahares para tu boda (1950), A Rincón Cerca del Cielo (1952) and An Extraño en la Escalera (1955), a film that brought the actress international prominence. But Silvia’s career was not only brilliant in the cinema, she was also very successful in television and in the theater. His most recent role was in the telenovela My Husband Tiene Familia (2017-2019).

Director Fernando de Fuentes played a very important role in the beginning of María Elena Marqués’ career. Neighbor of the actress, he convinced her parents to let her audition for a role. It was then that it all started. For three decades she worked in more than 50 films and acted with great names in the art world, among them Jorge Negrete, Cantinflas and Pedro Infante. Among the most successful films stand out Cheese and guava (1943), rose del caribbean (1946) and My Bride’s Husband (1951). The actress was also successful on television and even worked in politics.

Dolores del Río is the artistic name of Dolores Asúnsolo López Negrete, still today she is one of the most beautiful faces that cinema has ever known. Her career includes sound and silent films, theater, television and radio. Dolores won the Ariel Award for films Las Abandonadas (1944), Dona Perfecta (1951) and El Niño and Niebla (1953), and was the first actress from Latin America to be successful in Hollywood.

Born in Chihuahua, as a young woman, Elsa Aguirre was considered one of the most beautiful women in the world. At just 14 years old, she won a beauty contest and shortly after, she was already working in the cinema. Among her best-known films are A Decent Woman (1950), acapulco (1951) and beware of love (1954). In addition to being an actress, Elsa has always shown great interest in philosophy and astrology.

María Félix was so beautiful that people called her María Bonita, obviously greatly influenced by the homonymous song composed especially for her by the composer Agustín Lara. María is considered the greatest diva of Mexican cinema for three main reasons: she never played supporting roles, she always preferred cinema to television and she always took great care of her beauty. Her long career includes films such as enamored (1946), Hidden River (1947) and the kidnapping (1953).

Lilia Prado drew a lot of attention when she was little for her beauty and talent. Her voice was smooth and she had a great ability to memorize lines and to improvise. The actress began her film career as an extra and shortly afterwards made a small appearance in Tania, la Bella Salvaje (1948). His first starring role was in the comedy Confidence of a Ruler (1949), and she established herself as a true star in two films alongside Pedro Infante: Las Mujeres de mi General (1950) and El Gavilán Pollero (1951). The diva’s career was really very productive, with more than 100 films, 3 theater works and 7 soap operas.

Actress Gloria Marín began her career at the age of 6, in her mother’s theater company. Between 1938 and 1942, the actress participated in 19 films. She worked with Cantinflas and had a romantic relationship with actor and singer Jorge Negrete. Her filmography is long and includes hits like ¡Ay, Jalisco, No te Rajes! (1941), Qué hombre tan simpatico (1943) and Si Adelita Se Fuera Con Otro (1948).

María Cristina Estela Marcela Jurado García was known by her stage name Katy Jurado. It is said that the singer Frank Sinatra wanted to have a romantic relationship with her, but the actress refused the proposal and preferred that they were just good friends. Katy has gained much success thanks to her many roles as a villain in Mexican cinema. Her biggest hits are La Vida Inútil by Pito Pérez (1944), film based on one of the most famous picaresque novels in Mexico, Bajan Corner! (1946) and Women’s Prison (1951). Katy was very successful in Hollywood and has a star named after her on the Walk of Fame.

Despite her short film career, Blanca Estela Pavón is one of the most remembered actresses in Mexico. His passage through the cinema was brief, but very remarkable. The film that consecrated her was Nosotros Los Pobres (1948), but she was also very successful with Los Tres Huastecos (1948) and The Woman I Lost (1949). Actor Pedro Infante once stated that Blanca was the platonic love of his life.

Sara Montiel was born in Spain and became very popular in Mexico for her role as a villain in the film madness of love (1948). She worked with other stars of the time, such as Dolores del Río, Miroslava Stern and María Félix. The actress acquired Mexican nationality and in 1988 dedicated the song Tu Nombre era Mexico to the country that welcomed her so well.

Another curious fact about Sara Montiel is that she was (and still is) very popular in Spain. In Barcelona there is a bar where all the walls are covered with photos of the actress.

Actress Lupita Tovar became very famous because she starred in Santa (1932), the first Mexican sound film. She is considered one of the biggest stars of the Golden Age and for that reason she won, in 2001, the Ariel de Ouro award, in recognition of her long trajectory in the world of arts. The actress is the mother of Susan Kohner, nominated for an Academy Award in 1959 and winner of a Golden Globe, and television producer Pancho Kohner. In addition, she is the grandmother of the Americans Chris and Paul Weitz, producers of American Pie — The First Time Is Unforgettable (1999) and other films.

Rebeca Iturbide is the mother of journalist Virgina Sendel. In 1949, a scout for a film company was amazed by the actress’s beauty and offered her a small role in the film. Dona Diabla (1950), starring María Félix. Two years later, in 1951, she landed the lead role in the feature film Sin and a part in the film El Revoltoso🇧🇷 Rebeca also worked in theater and television, but ended her career in 1976 after suffering a spinal fracture.

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