Silvia Pinal
Silvia Pinal Hidalgo (born 12 September 1931) is a Mexican actress. She began her career in the theater, venturing into cinema in 1949. She is one of Mexico's greatest female stars, one of the last surviving major stars from the Golden Age of Mexican cinema and part of the Golden Age of Hollywood for her film Shark! (1969). Her work in film and popularity in her native country led Pinal to work in Europe (Spain and Italy). Pinal achieved international recognition by starring in a famous film trilogy directed by Luis Buñuel: Viridiana (1961), El ángel exterminador (1962) and Simón del Desierto (1965).
Silvia Pinal | |
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Pinal in Maribel y la extraña familia (1960) | |
| Born | Silvia Pinal Hidalgo 12 September 1931 |
| Education | El Colegio de México National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, stage and television producer, politician |
| Years active | 1949–present |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 4, including |
In addition to her film career, Pinal was a pioneer in Mexican musical theatre, ventured into television, and held political office.
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