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Silvia Pinal

Known For
Acting
Born
September 12, 1931 in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico
Died
November 28, 2024
Active Years
1949–2018 (70 Years)
Total Credits
114 credits in database
Acting Born Sep 12, 1931 Died Nov 28, 2024 Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico 114 credits
114
Total Credits
1949–2018
70 Years Career Span
32
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Silvia Pinal (Acting).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble, no JSON, no quotes. Plain text only.
Tone: Neutral, encyclopedic, meticulous archivist.
Name: Silvia Pinal (also Silvia Pinal Hidalgo).
Dates: Born September 12, 1931 (Source 1, 4, 5) or September 16, 1931 (Source 6). Died November 28, 2024 (Source 1, 4, 5).
Nationality/Origin: Mexican. Born in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico (Source 1) or Ciudad de México (Source 6).
Profession: Actress and producer (Source 4).
Significance: Legend of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema (Source 5); one of the most recognized and versatile Mexican actresses (Source 4); belongs to the second and most versatile generation of Mexican movie stars of the Golden Era (Source 3).
Filmography/Roles:
Luis Buñuel trilogy: Viridiana (1961), The Exterminating Angel/El ángel exterminador (1962), and Simon of the Desert/Simón del desierto (1965) (Source 2, 4, 5, 6).
Shark! (1969) (Source 4).
Other details: Worked in Europe, particularly Spain and Italy (Source 2).
Draft 1: Silvia Pinal Hidalgo was a Mexican actress and producer. Born on September 12, 1931, in Guaymas, Sonora, she is considered one of the legends of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. She belonged to the second and most versatile generation of Mexican movie stars of the Golden Era. Pinal achieved international recognition starring in a trilogy of films directed by Luis Buñuel, which included Viridiana (1961), The Exterminating Angel (1962), and Simon of the

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Silvia Pinal (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Name: Silvia Pinal (also Silvia Pinal Hidalgo).
Dates: Born September 12, 1931 (Source 1, 4, 5). Note: Source 6 says Sept 16, 1931, but Source 1, 4, and 5 agree on Sept 12. I will stick to the majority or the most prominent ones. Actually, Source 1 (TMDB) says Sept 12. Source 4 (Simple Wikipedia) says Sept 12. Source 5 (TMDB) says Sept 12. Source 6 (Spanish Wikipedia) says Sept 16. I will use Sept 12.
Death: November 28, 2024.
Nationality: Mexican.
Profession: Actress and producer.
Status: Legend of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema; one of the most recognized and versatile Mexican actresses. Part of the second and most versatile generation of Mexican movie stars of the Golden Era.
Key Works/Directors:
Luis Buñuel trilogy: Viridiana (1961), The Exterminating Angel / El ángel exterminador (1962), and Simon of the Desert / Simón del desierto (1965).
Shark! (1969).
International Work: Worked in Europe, particularly in Spain and Italy.
Peers: Pedro Infante, Marga López, and Silvia Derbez.
Birthplace: Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico (Source 1) OR Ciudad de México (Source 6). I'll use Guaymas as it's in the English TMDB source.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Golden Age status.
Silvia Pinal Hidalgo was a Mexican actress and producer. Born on September 12, 1931, she is considered one of the legends of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. She belonged to the second and most versatile generation of Mexican movie stars of the Golden Era, alongside figures such as Pedro Infante, Marga López, and Silvia Derbez. Her work in film and her popularity in her native country led her to work in Europe, specifically in Italy and Spain.
Paragraph 2: Key roles and Buñuel.
Pinal achieved international recognition for her roles in a trilogy of films directed by Luis Buñuel. These films included Viridiana (1961), The Exterminating Angel (also known as El ángel exterminador, 1962), and Simon of the Desert (also known as Simón del desierto, 1965). Other notable roles in her career include her appearance in the 1969 film Shark!. She is recognized as one of the most versatile and recognized Mexican actresses.
Draft 1 Word Count Check:
Para 1: ~65 words.
Para 2: ~75 words.
Total: ~140 words.
Problem: I need 180-260 words. I need to expand using only the provided facts.
Expanding:
Silvia Pinal Hidalgo was a Mexican actress and producer who is considered one of the legends of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. Born on September 12, 1931, she

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Career timeline

Mi Marido tiene Más Familia
Mi marido tiene familia
Tras Nazarin: Following Nazarin
The Last Call
The Mayor
Una familia con suerte
Soy tu dueñaTin Tan
Agent Macaw: Shaken & StirredAddicto de Salsa
Burning for RevengeKiller WomenThe Last Script: Remembering Luis Buñuel
Una familia de diez¡Pedro Infante... Vive!
Ya no los hacen como antes
Las Vías del AmorLas Lunas del Auditorio
Little Angel FaceSpeaking of Buñuel
Conversando con Cristina PachecoA Mexican Buñuel
Vintage Model
Buñuel
Luis Buñuel: constructor de infiernos
Women, Real Life Cases
Mañana es primaveraPubis angelical
Amor es... veneno, CarlotaDos y dos, cinco
El niño de su mamáThe Song of the Cicada
México de mis amoresAdriana del Rio, actriz
The Dried ButterfliesDivine Words
¿Quién?
¡Cómo hay gente sinvergüenza!Los Cacos
Secreto de confesiónLos noviosCaín, Abel... y el OtroBang bang al hoyo
El cuerpazo del delitoLa hermana TrinqueteLa mujer de oroAwakening of the Wolf
Shark24 horas de placer
El amor de María Isabel
María IsabelGuns for San SebastianDivertimentoEstrategia matrimonioDangerous Game

Full Filmography

114 titles
  • Mi Marido tiene Más Familia (2018) as Doña Imelda Sierra de Córcega
  • Mi marido tiene familia (2017) as Imelda Sierra Calvillo de Córcega
  • Tras Nazarin: Following Nazarin (2015) as Self
  • The Last Call (2013) as "La Delegada"
  • The Mayor (2012)
  • Una familia con suerte (2011) as Herself
  • Soy tu dueña (2010) as Isabel Rangel Vda. de Dorantes
  • Tin Tan (2010) as Herself
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  • Agent Macaw: Shaken & Stirred (2009) as Mamá Osa
  • Addicto de Salsa (2009)
  • Burning for Revenge (2008) as Santa "Santita"
  • Killer Women (2008) as Inés Someyera
  • The Last Script: Remembering Luis Buñuel (2008) as Self
  • Una familia de diez (2007) as Herself (Chivis)
  • ¡Pedro Infante... Vive! (2007) as Herself - Guest
  • Ya no los hacen como antes (2003) as Genoveva
  • Las Vías del Amor (2002) as Vanessa Vázquez
  • Las Lunas del Auditorio (2002) as Self
  • Little Angel Face (2000) as Reverenda Lucía / Madre Superiora #2
  • Speaking of Buñuel (2000) as Self
  • Conversando con Cristina Pacheco (1997) as Self
  • A Mexican Buñuel (1997) as Self
  • Vintage Model (1992) as Carmen
  • Buñuel (1989) as Self
  • Luis Buñuel: constructor de infiernos (1986) as Self
  • Women, Real Life Cases (1985) as Host
  • Mañana es primavera (1982) as Amanda Serrano
  • Pubis angelical (1982) as Beatriz
  • Amor es... veneno, Carlota (1981) as Carlota Cavendish
  • Dos y dos, cinco (1981) as Julia
  • El niño de su mamá (1980)
  • The Song of the Cicada (1980) as Elisa
  • México de mis amores (1979)
  • Adriana del Rio, actriz (1979) as Self
  • The Dried Butterflies (1978) as Cassandra / Writer
  • Divine Words (1978) as Mari Gaila
  • ¿Quién? (1973) as Mirna /Sonia
  • ¡Cómo hay gente sinvergüenza! (1972)
  • Los Cacos (1972) as Bertha
  • Secreto de confesión (1971) as María
  • Los novios (1971) as Irene
  • Caín, Abel... y el Otro (1971) as Mujer en el casino (sin credito)
  • Bang bang al hoyo (1971) as Viuda velorio (uncredited)
  • El cuerpazo del delito (1970) as Magda Bustamante / Enriqueta (segment "La insaciable")
  • La hermana Trinquete (1970) as Silvia/Sister Elena
  • La mujer de oro (1970) as Silvia Torres
  • Awakening of the Wolf (1970) as Kim Jones
  • Shark (1969) as Anna
  • 24 horas de placer (1969) as Catalina
  • El amor de María Isabel (1968) as María Isabel Sánchez
  • María Isabel (1967) as María Isabel Sánchez
  • Guns for San Sebastian (1967) as Félicia
  • Divertimento (1967) as Lena Anderson
  • Estrategia matrimonio (1967) as Mónica Ferrer
  • Dangerous Game (1967) as Lena Anderson
  • La soldadera (1967) as Lázara
  • Simon of the Desert (1965) as The Devil
  • The Crows are Grieving (1965) as Piedad
  • ¡Buenas noches, año nuevo! (1964) as Silvia
  • The Exterminating Angel (1962) as Leticia 'La Valkiria'
  • Viridiana (1962) as Viridiana
  • ¡Adiós, Mimí Pompón! (1961) as María 'Mimí Pompón'
  • Maribel and the Strange Family (1960) as Maribel
  • Men and Noblemen (1959) as Giovanna
  • Las locuras de Bárbara (1959) as Bárbara
  • Charlestón (1959) as Beatriz
  • Love of a Cabaret Singer (1958) as Diana
  • Mi desconocida esposa (1958) as Silvia Heredia
  • Una cita de amor (1958) as Soledad
  • Desnúdate, Lucrecia (1958) as Lucrecia
  • Préstame tu cuerpo (1958) as Leonor Rivas Conde / Regina Salsamendi
  • The Man That Pleases Me (1958)
  • ¡Viva el amor! (1958)
  • La dulce enemiga (1957) as Lucrecia
  • Teatro del crimen (1957) as Herself
  • Dios no lo quiera (1957) as Felisa
  • La adúltera (1956) as Irene Gálvez
  • Locura pasional (1956) as Mabel Mendoza
  • The Innocent (1956) as Mané
  • Cape Horn (1956) as Jimena
  • The Suspect (1955) as Regina de Alba
  • Historia de un abrigo de mink (1955) as Margot / Margarita
  • A Stranger on the Stairs (1955) as Laura
  • El vendedor de muñecas (1955) as Diana Álvarez
  • La vida tiene tres días (1955) as María Andrade
  • Love in Four Parts (1955) as Sofía
  • Pecado Mortal (1955) as Soledad Hernández
  • Hijas casaderas (1954) as Magdalena
  • Si volvieras a mi (1954) as Lidia Kane
  • Reventa de esclavas (1954)
  • El casto Susano (1954)
  • Doña Mariquita de mi corazón (1953) as Paz Alegre
  • Me traes de un ala (1953) as Rosita
  • My Three Merry Widows (1953) as Silvia
  • Si, Mi vida (1953) as Leticia
  • I Am Very Macho (1953) as Mario / María Aguirre
  • Las cariñosas (1953) as Carmen
  • Mujer de medianoche (1952) as Palmira Castillo
  • When Children Sin (1952) as Tencha López
  • Por ellas aunque mal paguen (1952) as Isabel
  • A Place Close to Heaven (1952) as Sonia Iliana
  • Recién casados... no molestar (1951)
  • Una gallega baila mambo (1951)
  • La estatua de carne (1951)
  • The King of the Neighborhood (1950) as Carmelita
  • El Portero (1950) as Rosita
  • The Mark of the Skunk (1950) as Lupita
  • Orange Blossoms for your Wedding (1950) as Tota
  • El amor no es ciego (1950)
  • The Woman I Lost (1949) as Laura
  • Laura's Sin (1949) as Juanita
  • Escuela para casadas (1949) as Teresa Moreno
  • Bamba (1949) as Emilia
  • The Scandalous Charm of Broken Egos

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Silvia Pinal best known for?

Silvia Pinal is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mi marido tiene familia (2017), The Mayor (2012), Didier (1997), Soy tu dueña (2010).

When and where was Silvia Pinal born?

Silvia Pinal was born on September 12, 1931 in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico. They passed away on November 28, 2024.

How many credits does Silvia Pinal have?

Silvia Pinal has accumulated over 114 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2018.

What is Silvia Pinal's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Silvia Pinal (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble, no JSON, no quotes. Plain text only. Tone: Neutral, encyclopedic, meticulous archivist. Name: Silvia Pinal (also Silvia Pinal H...

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114credits
100films
14TV series
1949–2018active years

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