China Zorrilla
Known for Acting · 40 credits
- Born
- 1922-03-14
- Died
- 2014-09-17
- Place of birth
- Montevideo - Uruguay
Biography
China Zorrilla (born Concepción Matilde Zorrilla de San Martín Muñoz; Montevideo, 14 March 1922 –Montevideo, 17 September 2014) was an emblematic Uruguayan theater, film, and television actress, also director, producer and writer. An immensely popular star in the Rioplatense area is often regarded as a Grand Dame of the South American theater stage. After a long career in the Uruguayan theater, Zorrilla made over 50 appearances in Argentina's film, theater and TV. Her distinguished career took off in Uruguay in the 50-60s, later she settled in Argentina where she lived for over 35 years and was popular on TV, theater, and cinema. At 90, she retired and went back to Uruguay where she died in 2014. In 2008, Zorrilla was invested Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French Government and in 2011, the Correo Uruguayo (the national postal service in Uruguay) released a print run of 500 commemorative postage stamps dedicated to her.
Known For
TV Shows (10)
Gasoleros
1998
as Matilde Arévalo de Presutti
Alta comedia
1970
as Rosa
Killer Women
2005
Ricos y Famosos
1997
as Catalina
Atreverse
1990
as Amanda / Edelmira Santucho Barrionuevo
Los Roldán
2004
as Mercedes Lozada
R.R.D.T.
1997
as Cristina
Vidas robadas
2008
as Nun
Piel naranja
1975
as Elena
Pobre diabla
1973
as Aída Morelli
Movies (30)
Poor Butterfly
1986
Elsa & Fred
2005
as Elsa
The Truce
1974
as Rosa, esposa de Vignale
Waiting for the Hearse
1985
as Elvira
Last Days of the Victim
1982
as Beba (arrendataria)
Warriors and Prisoners
1990
as Sergeant
The Mafia
1972
as Assunta Donato
Las venganzas de Beto Sánchez
1973
as Maestra de primaria
Contar hasta diez
1985
Tres de corazones
2007
To Realize
1984
as Ágada
Nobody's Wife
1982
as Zulema
Conversations with Mother
2004
as Mamá
Summer of the Colt
1991
as Ana
Jewish Gauchos
1975
Ship of Fools
1995
as Dra. Marta Caminos
Touch the Sky
2007
as Imperio
Un guapo del 900
1971
God Raises Them
1991
Cuatro caras para Victoria
1992
as Victoria IV
Besos en la frente
1996
as Mercedes
Mercedes
2010
as Mercedes
Lola Mora
1996
as Reina de Italia
Heroína
1972
La Invitación
1982
as Dolores Ortega de Zubarán
Las sorpresas
1975
Triangle of Four
1975
Pubis angelical
1982
Nunca estuve en Viena
1989
Blood Pacific
2009
as Carmen
About China Zorrilla
China Zorrilla (born Concepción Matilde Zorrilla de San Martín Muñoz; Montevideo, 14 March 1922 –Montevideo, 17 September 2014) was an emblematic Uruguayan theater, film, and television actress, also director, producer and writer. An immensely popular star in the Rioplatense area is often regarded as a Grand Dame of the South American theater stage. After a long career in the Uruguayan theater, Zorrilla made over 50 appearances in Argentina's film, theater and TV. Her distinguished career took off in Uruguay in the 50-60s, later she settled in… With 40 credits spanning from 1970 to 2010, China Zorrilla has appeared in 30 films and 10 TV shows.
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Most Popular China Zorrilla Movies
- Poor Butterfly (1986)
- Elsa & Fred (2005) — as Elsa
- The Truce (1974) — as Rosa, esposa de Vignale
- Waiting for the Hearse (1985) — as Elvira
- Last Days of the Victim (1982) — as Beba (arrendataria)
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