Irma Dorantes

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Irma Dorantes
File:Irma dorantes.jpg
Born Irma Aguirre Martínez
(1934-12-21) 21 December 1934 (age 89)
Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
Occupation Actress, singer, equestrian
Known for 1948–present
Spouse(s) Pedro Infante
(m. 1953; his death 1957)
Children 1

Irma Aguirre Martínez (born 21 December 1934), commonly known as Irma Dorantes, is a Mexican actress, singer, and equestrian.

Career

Her first film, Los tres huastecos, was released in 1948. Dorantes participated in many Mexican films of the 1950s and 1960s. In 1963, she was nominated for a Silver Goddess Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Sol en llamas (1962). Aside from acting, she is also a successful singer, obtaining gold and platinum records for her versions of the songs "Cuando no sé de ti", "Pequeña", "Ansiedad", "Recuerdos de Ipacarai", and "La flor de la canela".[1] She was also known for her equestrian shows.[2] In 1964, Dorantes and her horses Gatillo de Oro and Justiciero headed a touring company at the Million Dollar Theater in Los Angeles, California.[3] Later in her career, she played supporting roles in telenovelas such as Cuando me enamoro (2010).

Personal life

She was married to actor Pedro Infante until his death in 1957. They had one child, actress and singer Irma Infante.

Selected filmography

References

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External links

Irma Dorantes at the Internet Movie Database