Irma Palmieri
Irma Palmieri | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 December 1932 |
| Died | 19 March 2015 (aged 83) |
| Nationality | Venezuelan |
| Other names | Hortensia[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, comedian |
| Years active | 1961-1999 |
Irma Palmieri (30 December 1932 – 19 March 2015) was a Venezuelan actress and comedian, known primarily for her work as Hortensia on the "Flora & Hortensia" radio sketches.[2]
Career[edit]
Her career began on radio, where she garnered fame with her comedic voice work on Radio Rumbos. The character of Pepito Preguntón was created for her by Pedro E. Belisario. She later became nationally famous for the elderly spinster character of Hortensia, who lived her friend Flora (Nelly Pujols). Sketches featuring the two characters were broadcast as part of the comedy series Kiko Botones on Radio Rochela during the 1980s.[3]
Death[edit]
Palmieri died at age 83 on 19 March 2015, at a local hospital in Caracas.The cause of death was surgery complications from a brain tumor.[4]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Valentina | Hermana Melania | Television debut |
| 1981 | Kiko Botones | Elena Nita | |
| 1986 | La dama de rosa | ||
| 1988 | Señora | Helena |
References[edit]
- ^ "Irma Palmieri". Internet Movie Database.
- ^ "Falleció la actriz de Radio Rochela Irma Palmieri (+Fotos +Videos)". Venezuela al Día (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "Irma Palmieri: una gigante de la comedia". eluniversal.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "Falleció la actriz Irma Palmieri". eluniversal.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 21 March 2015.