Cuban actresses who deceased in 1962
Here are 1 famous actresses from Cuba died in 1962:
Conchita de Moraes
Conchita de Moraes (September 27, 1885 Santiago de Cuba-October 9, 1962 Rio de Janeiro) also known as Maria de la Conceptión Alvarez Bernard was a Cuban actor. She had one child, Dulcina de Moraes.
Conchita de Moraes made her acting debut in 1909 in a theater production in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She later went on to perform in various theater productions in Brazil and other countries in Latin America. In 1919, she moved to Rio de Janeiro and began acting in Brazilian film productions.
Moraes is considered one of the pioneers of the Brazilian film industry and is credited with helping to establish the country's film industry. She appeared in over 20 films between 1919 and 1937, including "A Virgem Louca" (1929) and "Carnaval em Lágrimas" (1930).
Moraes was also a renowned stage actress, known for her performances in plays such as "A Princesa dos Cajueiros" and "Namorados da Cidade". In addition to her acting career, Moraes was also a poet and writer.
In 1947, she was awarded the National Order of the Southern Cross, Brazil's highest honor for civilians. Moraes continued to act in films and on stage until her death in 1962.
Throughout her career, Conchita de Moraes worked with many notable Brazilian filmmakers and actors, including Humberto Mauro and Carmen Miranda. She was known for her versatility as an actress and for her ability to play a range of roles, from comedic to dramatic. Moraes was also a vocal advocate for Brazilian cinema and helped to establish the Brazilian Actors' Guild in 1933, which aimed to improve the working conditions for actors in the industry. In addition to her contributions to film and theater, Moraes was active in political and social causes. She was a member of the Communist Party of Brazil and used her platform as an actress to speak out against social injustices, such as poverty and racism. Despite facing censorship and repression during her career, Moraes remained committed to promoting artistic and political freedom in Brazil. Today, she is remembered as a pioneering actress and cultural icon in both Brazil and Cuba.