RIP Elisa Montes

 

Spanish actress Elisa Montes died in Spain on October 9, 2024. Elisa Ruiz Penella was born on December 15, 1934, in Granada, Montés not only shone for her own performances but was part of a family saga with deep artistic roots. Daughter of the composer Manuel Penella and sister of renowned actresses, her family was always linked to art and music. However, it was her marriage to fellow actor Antonio Ozores that further accentuated her connection to the world of cinema. Together they worked in several films and had a daughter, Emma Ozores, who followed in her parents' footsteps in acting and also participated in Big Brother VIP. She debuted on the big screen in the 1950s. Throughout her career, she worked in notable films. With the passage of time she became a leading figure in the Spanish art scene, also participating in theater and television. During the 1960s and 1970s, she collaborated with great directors and filmmakers, earning the respect of the industry. Despite having largely retired from public life, Montés made a special appearance in 2017, when she was awarded the Prize of the Association of Audiovisual Festivals of Andalusia (ASFAAN) at the Almería Western Film Festival. On that occasion, he was recognized for her career and contribution to cinema. In addition, that same year she made a brief television appearance during her daughter Emma's participation in GH VIP. Elisa appeared in seven Spaghetti westerns “The Outlaw of Red River” 1965 (Francisca Riaño), “Texas Adios” (mulatta girl), “Mutiny at Fort Sharp” (Brenda), “Return of the Seven” (Petra), “Seven Dollars to Kill” (Sybil) all in 1966, “Taste of Vengeance” 1968 (Julie Blake) and Captain Apache1970 (Rosita).