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Katy Jurado

Born January 16, 1924; died July 5, 2002 (aged 78). From Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Actor / journalist / critic.

Actor from Mexico

  • Jalisco
  • actor
  • journalist
  • critic

Public records list Katy Jurado as a journalist, critic and television actor. Katy Jurado was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico on January 16, 1924. Death is recorded on July 5, 2002, at the age of 78. Recorded honors include Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (1952), Ariel Award for Best Actress (1974), Golden Ariel (1997) and 1 more.

My Take

Katy Jurado is a figure I have a lot of respect for. A Mexican actress born in Guadalajara, she followed pioneers like Dolores del Río, Lupe Vélez, and María Félix into Hollywood, then opened doors for the Mexican actresses who came after her. Her range is what stands out to me: she won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in 1952, earned Ariel Awards back home, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Crossing borders and excelling on both sides of them in that era took real talent and grit, and her career stands as proof of it.

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1. Profile

Name (English)
Katy Jurado
Name (Japanese)
ケティ・フラド
Reading
けてぃ・ふらど
Born
January 16, 1924 – July 5, 2002
Origin
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Occupation
actor / journalist / critic / television actor / film actor
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Capricorn / Rat

2. Background

Awards & achievements

  • 1952 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
  • 1974 Ariel Award for Best Actress
  • 1997 Golden Ariel
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

4. About this entry

Tags

  • Jalisco
  • actor
  • journalist
  • critic
Last updated

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.

Frequently asked questions

When was Katy Jurado born?

Born January 16, 1924.

When did Katy Jurado die?

Died July 5, 2002, aged 78.

Where was Katy Jurado from?

Katy Jurado was from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

What did Katy Jurado do?

Katy Jurado worked as actor, journalist, critic, television actor, film actor.

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