Lolita Torres
Appearance
Lolita Torres | |
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Born | 26 March 1930 |
Died | 14 September 2002 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Other names | Beatriz Mariana Torres |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1944 - 1993 (film) |
Lolita Torres (March 26, 1930 – September 14, 2002) was an Argentine film actress.[1] She was so popular in the Soviet Union, wheremany newborn girls were named 'Lolita' after her tour there in 1963.[2] In 2002 she was honored as "Ciudadano Ilustre de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires" ("Illustrious Citizen of the City of Buenos Aires").[3]
Selected filmography
- The Dance of Fortune (1944)
- Rhythm, Salt and Pepper (1951)
- The Age of Love (1954)
Personal life
Torres was married twice. From her second marriage she had four children; one of whom, Diego, is a world-famous singer. Her granddaughter, Ángela, became a teen celebrity as singer and actress.
References
Bibliography
- Plazaola, Luis Trelles. South American Cinema: Dictionary of Film Makers. La Editorial, UPR, 1989.
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