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Maria Montez. María África Gracia Vidal [2] (6 June 1912 – 7 September 1951), known professionally as Maria Montez, was a Dominican actress who gained fame and popularity in the 1940s starring in a series of filmed-in- Technicolor costume adventure films. Her screen image was that of a seductress, dressed in fanciful costumes and sparkling ...
Maria Montez was a Spanish-born actress who starred in exotic adventures in Technicolor for Universal Pictures in the 1940s. She died in 1951 under mysterious circumstances in France.
- January 1, 1
- Barahona, Dominican Republic
- January 1, 1
- Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Learn about the life and career of Maria Montez, a Dominican-born actress who starred in exotic adventure films in the 1940s. Find out how she became the Queen of Technicolor and the Caribbean Cyclone, and what happened to her in Europe.
- June 6, 1912
- September 7, 1951
Jul 10, 2018 · Learn about Maria Montez, the exotic actress who starred in 26 films at Universal Pictures in the 1940s. Discover her five must-watch movies, from Arabian Nights to Sudan, and how she became the Queen of Technicolor.
- Manuel Betancourt
- 2 min
María Montez is a former child star, TV and stage actress and model, and later TV news presenter, from Dominican Repulic. She was named after her aunt, Hollywood star Maria Montez, "Queen of Technicolor". See her biography, filmography, photos and trivia on IMDb.
- Actress, Soundtrack
- October 1, 1951
- María Montez
It also didn’t hurt that Maria Montez sometimes looked like a woman imitating a drag queen dressed like a glittery starlet. From Chapter 13 of The Downtown Pop Underground — order online, or from a local independent bookstore. Location. Jack Smith's loft. Canal St & Greene St, New York, NY 10013.
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Dec 30, 2023 · Step into the glitz and glamour of Classic Hollywood as we shine a spotlight on Maria Montez, an icon of the silver screen. 🌟From unforgettable performances...
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