María Félix
Mexican actress (1914-2002)
María de los Ángeles Félix Güereña (Spanish: [maˈɾia ˈfeliks] (8 April 1914 – 8 April 2002) was a Mexican actress and singer. She was known for the title role of Doña Bárbara (1943). She appeared in almost 50 movies made in Mexico, Spain, France, Italy and Argentina.
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Born | María de los Ángeles Félix Güereña 8 April 1914 |
Died | 8 April 2002[1] Mexico City, Mexico[2] | (aged 88)
Resting place | Panteón Francés, Mexico City, Mexico |
Other names | La Doña María Bonita |
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Years active | 1942–1971 |
Spouse(s) | Enrique Álvarez (1931–1938; divorced) Agustín Lara (1945–1947; divorced) Jorge Negrete (1952–1953; his death) Alex Berger (1956–1974; his death) |
Partner | Antoine Tzapoff (2002; Félix's death) |
Children | Enrique Álvarez Félix |
Website | mariafelix.com |
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Félix died on 8 April 2002 in Mexico City from a heart attack at the age of 88.[3]
References
change- ↑ "María Félix: Mexican actress". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ↑ Pilcher, Jeffrey M. (1 December 2002). The Human Tradition in Mexico. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. ISBN 9781461638421.
- ↑ Dillon, Sam (2002-04-09). "María Félix, 87, Feisty Heroine Who Reigned Supreme in Mexican Cinema, Dies". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 8 May 2018.