Lupita Tovar

Born: 1910-07-27

Birthplace: Matias Romero, Oaxaca, Mexico

Biography

Guadalupe Natalia Tovar, known as Lupita Tovar (July 27, 1910, Matías Romero Avendaño, Mexico - November 12, 2016, Los Angeles, California, USA), was a Mexican-American actress. Among her most important works as an actress, her participation in the films stands out: "Dracula", which was the Hispanic version of the original film and "Santa", considered the first sound film in Mexico.

Known For

Drácula
The Westerner
Santa
Universal Horror
The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema
Green Hell
Rose Hobart
Gun to Gun
Blockade
South of the Border

Top Movie Credits

The Westerner Teresita (uncredited)
Santa Santa
Universal Horror Self - Interviewee
Green Hell Native Girl
Rose Hobart Woman (archive footage) (uncredited)
Gun to Gun Dolores Diego
Blockade Palm Reader
South of the Border Dolores Mendoza