Guatemalan actresses who deceased in 2011
Here are 1 famous actresses from Guatemala died in 2011:
Eugenia Wright
Eugenia Wright (January 7, 1952 Guatemala City-March 31, 2011 Burbank) also known as Eugenia J. Wright was a Guatemalan actor.
Eugenia Wright earned her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the California Institute of the Arts. She made her acting debut in the 1979 film "The Jerk" starring Steve Martin. Wright then went on to have small roles in various TV shows and films, including "The A-Team," "Scrooged," and "The Golden Girls." She also worked as a voice actor for several animated shows, such as "The Simpsons," "King of the Hill," and "Pinky and the Brain." Eugenia Wright was also a vocal advocate for mental health awareness and worked with several organizations to raise awareness about mental illness. She passed away from complications due to breast cancer at the age of 59.
In addition to her work in film and television, Eugenia Wright was also a highly talented stage actress. She performed in numerous stage productions throughout her career, including several at the esteemed Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. Wright was known for her versatility as an actor and her ability to play a wide range of characters. She was highly respected by her peers in the industry and was regarded as a trailblazer for Latina actresses in Hollywood. Aside from her work in the entertainment industry, Eugenia Wright was also an accomplished writer and poet. Her work was often inspired by her experiences growing up in Guatemala and her struggles with mental illness. Wright's contributions to the arts and her advocacy for mental health continue to have a lasting impact on the entertainment industry and the wider community.
Eugenia Wright was born to a Guatemalan father and an American mother who were both artists, and she spent her childhood living between Guatemala and the United States. She spoke both Spanish and English fluently and was known for her ability to switch between the two languages seamlessly in her roles. In the 1990s, Wright became involved with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), where she served as a board member and a speaker. She also worked with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health to create programs that would help reduce the stigma around mental illness and provide resources for those in need. Wright was recognized for her contributions to mental health advocacy when she was presented with the NAMI Exemplary Psychiatrist Award in 2002. Eugenia Wright was remembered by her colleagues as a warm and generous person who was deeply committed to her craft and her advocacy work. She is survived by her husband and two children.