Mexican Divas

Yesterday, one of my very good friends asked me if México had any Divas.

 

His comment inspired this entry.  There are 3 Mexican Divas that come to mind.  Women that  were strong, independent, talented and overall beautiful in a time where this particular combo was unheard of.  These women are now considered legends.

 

María Félix – La Doña

 

FACTS

• Given Name - María de los Ángeles Félix Güereña.
• 1914 – 2002.
• Career – Film Actress (47 movies).

INTERESTING FACTS

• The Houses of Cartier and Hérmes collaborated with her to design her own jewellery collection.
• Félix was dressed by designers like Christian Dior, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel and Balenciaga.
• Félix was painted by many artists, including Diego Rivera, Leonor Fini, Leonora Carrington, Bridget Tichenor and Antoine Tzapoff.
• Hobbies – Horse Racing.
• 3 songs where composed to honour her.

 

 

Dolores Del Río

 

FACTS

• Given Name - María de los Dolores Asúnsolo y López Negrete.
• 1905 –1983.
• Career – Film Actress (54 movies).

INTERESTING FACTS

• Most Popular Silent Movie Star in Hollywood.
• Female version of Rudolph Valentino.
• Principal Art Deco symbols of beauty.
• Orson Wells was her partner.
• A strong friendship with Frida Kahlo and was also painted by Diego Rivera.

 

 

Miroslava Stern

 

FACTS

• Given Name - Miroslava Šternová (1926 – 1955)
• Career – Film Actress (32 movies)

INTERESTING FACTS

• Miroslava born in Checoeslovakia but move to México as a child with her adopted parents in the late 30’s.
• Stern committed suicide by overdosing on sleeping pills.Her body was found lying outstretched over her bed, she had a portrait of bullfighter Luis Miguel Dominguín in one hand. Her friends stated her suicide was due to unrequited love for Dominguín, who had recently married Italian actress Lucia Bosé.