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Public records list Silvia Pinal as a film actor, stage actor and television actor. Born on September 12, 1931, Silvia Pinal was from Heroica Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico. Death is recorded on November 28, 2024, at the age of 93. Awards on record include Ariel Award for Best Actress (1957, 1958), Golden Ariel (2008) and Order of Isabella the Catholic (2006).
My Take
Silvia Pinal is a genuine titan, and I'm drawn to the sheer breadth of her career. To be a defining face of Mexico's Golden Age of cinema, then collaborate with a master like Buñuel, then move into producing and even politics, is a level of versatility few ever reach. The two Ariel Awards, the Golden Ariel, and the Order of Isabella the Catholic only confirm a stature that transcended borders. What I value most is her staying relevant into her nineties without diluting her artistry. Stars of that caliber define a national cinema, and Latin America's film history is richer for her.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Silvia Pinal
- Name (Japanese)
- シルビア・ピナル
- Reading
- しるびあ・ぴなる
- Born
- September 12, 1931 – November 28, 2024
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Goat
- Origin
- Heroica Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / television actor / film producer / theatrical producer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1957 Ariel Award for Best Actress
- 1958 Ariel Award for Best Actress
- 2008 Golden Ariel
- 2006 Order of Isabella the Catholic
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silvia%20Pinal
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q332485
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Silvia Pinal born?
Born September 12, 1931.
When did Silvia Pinal die?
Died November 28, 2024, aged 93.
Where was Silvia Pinal from?
Silvia Pinal was from Heroica Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico.
What did Silvia Pinal do?
Silvia Pinal worked as film actor, stage actor, television actor, film producer, theatrical producer.
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