Silvia Pinal Dies: Actress From The Golden Age Of Mexican Cinema Was 93

Story by Armando Tinoco

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Legendary Mexican actress Silvia Pinal, a golden age icon, passes away at 93, leaving behind an unparalleled cinematic legacy.

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Pinal starred in over 100 films during Mexico's cinematic heyday in the 1940s-60s, cementing her status as a revered leading lady.
Her role in the Luis Buñuel classic 'Viridiana' (1961) earned her international acclaim and a Cannes Film Festival award for Best Actress.

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Silvia Pinal, Viridiana