Dolores del Río
Definition
Dolores del Río was a Mexican actress who had a successful career in Hollywood during the silent era and later in Mexico's Golden Age of cinema. She was one of the first major Latin American actresses to achieve international fame.
Analogy
Imagine Dolores del Río as an early version of Salma Hayek - both are talented Mexican actresses who broke barriers by achieving success not only at home but also internationally.
Related terms
Silent Era: The period from around 1895 to 1927 when movies were predominantly without synchronized sound. This is when Dolores del Río began her career.
Golden Age of Mexican Cinema (Epoca de Oro): The period between 1936 and 1959 when Mexico's film industry reached its peak producing high-quality films with wide international appeal. Del Rio starred in several films during this era.
International Fame: The state of being widely recognized and respected in various countries. Dolores del Río achieved this through her work in Hollywood and Mexico.
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