Silvia Pinal

Silvia Pinal

Silvia Pinal Hidalgo (born 12 September 1931) is a Mexican actress whose career spans over sixty years. She was still active as of 2019. Pinal began her career in the theater, venturing into cinema in 1949. Pinal reached popularity during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. Her film work and popularity in her native country led her to work in Europe (Spain and Italy). Pinal achieved international recognition by starring in a famous film trilogy by director Luis Buñuel: Viridiana (1961), El ángel exterminador (1962) and Simón del desierto (1965). Pinal, in additional to her acting career, also ventured into politics and held some public office in her native country.

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