Mexican actresses who deceased at age 79
Here are 2 famous actresses from Mexico died at 79:
Ana Bertha Lepe
Ana Bertha Lepe (September 12, 1934 Tecolotlán-October 24, 2013 Mexico City) otherwise known as Ana Bertha Lepe `Miss Mexico', Ana Berta Lepe, Berta Lepe, Bertha Lepe or Ana Bertha Lepe Jiménez was a Mexican actor.
She began her career as a beauty queen, winning the title of Miss Mexico in 1953 and later representing her country in the Miss Universe pageant. After her reign as a beauty queen, Ana Bertha Lepe ventured into acting and appeared in numerous Mexican films, including "El Espectro de la Novia" and "Cinco de Mayo: La Batalla". She also had a successful career in television and appeared in the telenovela "Un gancho al corazón". In addition to her work in entertainment, Ana Bertha Lepe was a philanthropist, advocating for the education and empowerment of women. She passed away in 2013 at the age of 79.
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Yolanda Varela
Yolanda Varela (March 30, 1930 Mexico City-August 29, 2009 Mexico City) a.k.a. Landa Varle or Carmen Yolanda Sainz Reyes was a Mexican actor.
She died caused by natural causes.
Yolanda Varela began her acting career in the 1950s and became known for her roles in Mexican soap operas and films. She worked with renowned Mexican filmmakers such as Luis Buñuel, Arturo Ripstein, and Fernando de Fuentes. Varela received critical acclaim for her portrayal of the matriarch in the film "Las Buenas Hierbas" directed by Ripstein. She also starred in the classic telenovela "Angelitos Negros."
In addition to her acting career, Yolanda Varela was also a writer and journalist. She wrote for various publications including The New York Times and El Nacional in Mexico. She also published several books including "Trayectoria de la Mujer en México," which explored the history of women's role in Mexican society.
In recognition of her contributions to Mexican culture, Yolanda Varela was awarded the National Prize for Arts and Sciences in Popular Art and Traditions in 2008. She continued to act until her death in 2009 at the age of 79.
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