China Zorrilla

Comedian, Film actor

1922 –

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Who is China Zorrilla?

China Zorrilla is an Uruguayan theater, film, and television actress.

She has made over 40 appearances in film and TV since 1971. She started her career in Uruguay, but later moved to Argentina where she lived for over 35 years and was active in Argentinian TV, theater, and cinema. China presently lives in Uruguay once more. She is a popular star in the Rioplatense area, and is regarded as one of the Grand Dames of the South American theater stage.

In 2008, Zorrilla was awarded the distinction of Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur by the French Government. In 2011, the Correo Uruguayo released a print run of 500 commemorative postage stamps dedicated to Zorrilla.

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Born
Mar 14, 1922
Montevideo
Also known as
  • Concepción Zorrilla de San Martín Muñoz
  • Concepcion Matilde Zorrilla de San Martin Munoz
  • Concepción Matilde Zorrilla de San Martín Muñoz
Parents
Siblings
Nationality
  • Argentina
  • Uruguay
Profession
Education
  • Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Lived in
  • Montevideo

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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