RIP Silvia Pinal

 

Mexican producer, theater, film, TV actress, politician Silvia Pinal died of a urinary tract infection in Mexico City on November 28^th at the age of 93. She was one of the last of the Golden Age of Mexican film divas and one of the greatest actresses in film and television history. Born Silvia Pinal Hidalgo on September 12, 1931, in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico, Silvia displayed a keen interest in the entertainment industry from a young age. After spending her early years in Sonora, she and her mother, María Luisa Hidalgo, moved to Mexico City. Despite her aspirations to make a mark in the field, her father encouraged her to pursue a different path, leading the young Silvia to study typing. She made her debut in a beauty pageant, earning the title of Student Princess of Mexico. Additionally, she participated in radio comedies on XEQ and began taking on various roles in theatrical productions in the early 1950s. In 1948, Pinal had the opportunity to appear in her first film, “El pecado de Laura”, where she had a supporting role. This was followed by over 110 films and TV appearances both in Mexico and Europe including working with Spanish filmmaker Luis Buñuel. Pinal also held political offices in Mexico from 1981-997. Her survivors also include children Alejandra Guzman, film and TV actress Sylvia Pasquel and musician Luis Enrique Guzman. Pinal appeared in only one Euro-western as Felicia in 1968’s “Guns for San Sebastian” with Anthony Quinn and Charles Bronson.