Maty Huitrón (30 January 1936 - 14 January 2019), known artistically as Martina Güitrón Porto, was a Mexican actress. She worked with the most important figures of the time, such as

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and

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Career

Huitrón made her theatrical debut with the play ''Yo Colón'', starring Mario Moreno "Cantinflas", and with which the

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was inaugurated on 30 April 1953. Although the play was not well received, that same year Maty became an icon in Mexico after she was photographed on

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by photojournalist Nacho Lopez. Huitrón had a long career as an actress and would go on to star in films such as ''Mi papá tuvo la culpa'', '' Mariquita de mi corazón'' and "El casto Susano". She was also known for her roles in telenovelas such as '' El privilegio de amar'' and ''

Amor Real ''Amor real'' (English: ''Royal Love'') is a Mexican telenovela produced by Carla Estrada for Televisa, broadcast by Canal de las Estrellas (now known simply as Las Estrellas). It originally aired from June 9 to October 17, 2003. ''Amor real'' is ...

'' both produced by her daughter Carla Estrada. She was president of the Casa del Actor, a home for retired Mexican actors, founded by Cantinflas. Huitrón retired from the stage in 2014 due to health problems.

Personal life

Huitrón was married to journalist Carlos Silvestre Estrada Lang for 34 years until his death in 2016 at the age of 100. She had three children, María Mar, Rocío, and renowned telenovela producer

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Death

Huitrón died on 14 January 2019 at the age of 82. She had been suffering respiratory problems for many years as a result of decades of smoking. A number of entertainers paid their tributes to the late actress, including Lucero,

Emilio Larrosa Emilio Larrosa (born Emilio Larrosa Irigoyen in Mexico) is a Mexican producer who has produced telenovelas and soap operas for Televisa. Filmography Awards and nominations Premios TVyNovelas The Premios TVyNovelas are presented annually b ...

Jorge Ortiz de Pinedo Jorge Ortiz de Pinedo Pallás (born March 26, 1948) is a Mexican comedian, actor, film director, screenwriter, television producer and host. He is the son of actors, the Cuban Óscar Ortiz de Pinedo and Mexican Lupita Pallás, and has appeared ...

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Daniela Romo Daniela Romo (born Teresa Presmanes Corona; 27 August 1959) is a Mexican singer, actress and TV hostess. During her career, she has sold 17 million records, making her one of the best-selling Latin music artists. Biography Born Teresa Presman ...

Victoria Ruffo María Victoria Eugenia Guadalupe Martínez del Río Moreno-Ruffo (born May 31, 1962) is a Mexican actress notable for her roles in telenovelas. Biography 1980s Ruffo began her acting career in 1980, starring in supporting roles in teleno ...

and

Erika Buenfil Teresa de Jesús Buenfil López (; born November 23, 1964), commonly known as Erika Buenfil, is a Mexican actress, TV host and singer. She is best known for her lead roles in several successful telenovelas including ''Amor en Silencio'' (1988), ...

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Huitrón, Maty 1936 births 2019 deaths Place of birth missing 20th-century Mexican actresses 21st-century Mexican actresses Mexican film actresses Mexican stage actresses Mexican telenovela actresses