Maria Montez
María África Gracia Vidal (6 June 1912 – 7 September 1951), known professionally as Maria Montez, was a Dominican actress who gained fame and popularity in the 1940s starring in a series of filmed-in-Technicolor costume adventure films. Her screen image was that of a seductress, dressed in fanciful costumes and sparkling jewels. She became so identified with these adventure epics that she became known as The Queen of Technicolor. Over her career, Montez appeared in 26 films, 21 of which were made in North America, with the last five being made in Europe.
María Montez | |
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Maria Montez in 1944 | |
| Born | María África Gracia Vidal 6 June 1912 |
| Died | 7 September 1951 (aged 39) Suresnes, France |
| Resting place | Cimetière du Montparnasse |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1940–1951 |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
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| Children | Tina Aumont |
| Awards | Juan Pablo Duarte Order of Merit (1943) |
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