Spanish movie actresses died in the year 1969
Here are 2 famous actresses from Spain died in 1969:
Matilde Muñoz Sampedro
Matilde Muñoz Sampedro (March 2, 1900 Madrid-April 14, 1969 Madrid) a.k.a. Matilde M. Sampedro, Matilde Sampedro, Matilde Muñoz, Matilde Muñoz San Pedro, M. Muñoz Sampedro or Muñoz Sampedro was a Spanish actor. She had two children, Juan Antonio Bardem and Pilar Bardem.
Matilde Muñoz Sampedro began her acting career in theater in the 1920s, and eventually transitioned to film in the 1930s. She appeared in over 70 films in Spain, working with renowned directors such as Luis Buñuel and Juan Antonio Bardem (her son).
During the Spanish Civil War, she supported the Republican side, and had to flee to France with her family at the end of the war. She returned to Spain in 1942, and continued her successful acting career.
In addition to her acting work, Muñoz Sampedro was also involved in politics and activism, and was a member of the Spanish Communist Party. She passed away in Madrid in 1969 at the age of 69.
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Amalia Sánchez Ariño
Amalia Sánchez Ariño (November 27, 1883 Spain-November 27, 1969 Buenos Aires) also known as Amalia Sánchez or Amalia Ariño was a Spanish actor. Her child is called Vicente Ariño.
Amalia Sánchez Ariño began her acting career in Spain, appearing in various theater productions before making the transition to film in the 1920s. She quickly became a leading lady in Spanish cinema and starred in over 50 films throughout her career.
In the early 1930s, Sánchez Ariño left Spain and moved to Argentina, where she continued to act in films and theater productions. She was known for her versatility as an actress and her ability to portray a wide range of characters.
Despite being in a new country, Sánchez Ariño remained connected to her Spanish roots and was an active member of the Spanish community in Buenos Aires. She also continued to work with Spanish filmmakers and actors who traveled to Argentina.
Sánchez Ariño’s legacy as an actress is still celebrated in both Spain and Argentina. In 1983, on the 100th anniversary of her birth, the city of Buenos Aires named a street after her.
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