Irma Aguirre Martínez (born 21 December 1934), commonly known as Irma Dorantes, is a Mexican actress.
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| Born | Irma Aguirre Martínez 21 December 1934 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1948–2014 |
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| Children | 1 |
Career edit
Her first film, Los tres huastecos, was released in 1948. Dorantes participated in many Mexican films of the 1950s and 1960s. In 1963, she was nominated for a Silver Goddess Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Sol en llamas (1962). Aside from acting, she is also a successful singer, obtaining gold and platinum records for her versions of the songs "Cuando no sé de ti", "Pequeña", "Ansiedad", "Recuerdos de Ipacarai", and "La Flor de la Canela".[1] She was also known for her equestrian shows.[2] In 1964, Dorantes and her horses Gatillo de Oro and Justiciero headed a touring company at the Million Dollar Theater in Los Angeles, California.[3]
Personal life edit
She was married to actor Pedro Infante until his death in 1957. They had one child, actress and singer Irma Infante.[citation needed]
Selected filmography edit
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- Los tres huastecos (1948)
- The Lady of the Veil (1949)
- The Woman of the Port (1949)
- También de dolor se canta (1950)
- Over the Waves (1950)
- Women Without Tomorrow (1951)
- El Enamorado (1952)
- Now I Am Rich (1952)
- Anxiety (1953)
- The Magnificent Beast (1953)
- Pepe the Bull (1953)
- Pablo and Carolina (1957)
- Juan Polainas (1960)
- El revólver sangriento (1964)
- Las delicias del poder (1999)
- La hija de Moctezuma (2014)
References edit
- ^ Dorantes, Irma (2007). Así fue nuestro amor. Editorial Planeta Mexicana. ISBN 978-9703701391.
- ^ Liner notes for the studio album Irma Dorantes con el Mariachi México (Musart D-951): "La bella actriz cinematográfica IRMA DORANTES, quien triunfa actualmente con su espectáculo ecuestre en las principales ciudades de México y el extranjero, conquistó desde hace mucho tiempo al discófilo con sus magníficas interpretaciones de la canción folklórica mexicana..."
- ^ Agrasánchez, Rogelio (2006). Mexican Movies in the United States: A History of the Films, Theaters, and Audiences, 1920–1960. McFarland & Company. p. 67. ISBN 0786425458. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
