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China Zorrilla
Actor

China Zorrilla

14 Mar 1922Born
17 Sep 2014Died
92Age at death
43Credits

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.

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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

Filmography

  1. 2024El último viaje a ChinaFilm: Ella misma (material de archivo)
  2. 2010MercedesFilm: Mercedes
  3. 2009Blood PacificFilm: Carmen
  4. 2008Vidas robadasSeries: Nun (1 episode)
  5. 2007Touch the SkyFilm: Imperio
  6. 2007Tres de corazonesFilm
  7. 2005Elsa & FredFilm: Elsa
  8. 2005Killer WomenSeries (1 episode)
  9. 2004Conversations with MotherFilm: Mamá
  10. 2004Los RoldánSeries: Mercedes Lozada (7 episodes)
  11. 2001EnamorarteSeries: Mecha (130 episodes)
  12. 1998GasolerosSeries: Matilde Arévalo de Presutti (204 episodes)
  13. 1997R.R.D.T.Series: Cristina (55 episodes)
  14. 1997Ricos y FamososSeries: Catalina (180 episodes)
  15. 1996Besos en la frenteFilm: Mercedes
  16. 1996Lola MoraFilm: Reina de Italia
  17. 1995Ship of FoolsFilm: Dra. Marta Caminos
  18. 1992Cuatro caras para VictoriaFilm: Victoria IV
  19. 1991God Raises ThemFilm
  20. 1991Summer of the ColtFilm: Ana
  21. 1990Warriors and PrisonersFilm: Sergeant
  22. 1990AtreverseSeries: Amanda, Edelmira Santucho Barrionuevo (1 episode)
  23. 1989Nunca estuve en VienaFilm
  24. 1986Poor ButterflyFilm
  25. 1985Waiting for the HearseFilm: Elvira
  26. 1985Contar hasta diezFilm
  27. 1984To RealizeFilm: Ágada
  28. 1982La InvitaciónFilm: Dolores Ortega de Zubarán
  29. 1982Pubis angelicalFilm
  30. 1982Last Days of the VictimFilm: Beba (arrendataria)
  31. 1982Nobody's WifeFilm: Zulema
  32. 1975Las sorpresasFilm
  33. 1975Jewish GauchosFilm
  34. 1975Piel naranjaSeries: Elena (1 episode)
  35. 1975Triangle of FourFilm
  36. 1974The TruceFilm: Rosa, esposa de Vignale
  37. 1974Los vampiros los prefieren gorditosFilm
  38. 1973Las venganzas de Beto SánchezFilm: Maestra de primaria
  39. 1973Pobre diablaSeries: Aída Morelli (1 episode)
  40. 1972HeroínaFilm
  41. 1972The MafiaFilm: Assunta Donato
  42. 1971Un guapo del 900Film
  43. 1970Alta comediaSeries: Rosa (4 episodes)

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