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Irma Palmieri
Born(1931-06-24)24 June 1931
Died19 March 2015(2015-03-19) (aged 83)
NationalityVenezuelan
Other namesHortensia[1]
Occupation(s)Actress, comedian
Years active1961-1999

Irma Palmieri (24 June 1931 – 19 March 2015) was a Venezuelan actress and comedian, known primarily for her work as Hortensia on the "Flora & Hortensia" radio sketches.[2]

Career

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

Palmieri died at age 83 on 19 March 2015, at her home in Caracas.[4]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
1975 Valentina Hermana Melania Television debut
1981 Kiko Botones Elena Nita
1986 La dama de rosa
1988 Señora Helena

References

  1. ^ "Irma Palmieri". Internet Movie Database.
  2. ^ "Falleció la actriz de Radio Rochela Irma Palmieri (+Fotos +Videos)". Venezuela al Día (in Spanish). Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  3. ^ "Irma Palmieri: una gigante de la comedia". eluniversal.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  4. ^ "Falleció la actriz Irma Palmieri". eluniversal.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 21 March 2015.