Biography
China Zorrilla (born Concepción Matilde Zorrilla de San Martín Muñoz; Montevideo, 14 March 1922 –Montevideo, 17 September 2014) was an emblematic Uruguayan theater, film, and television actress, also director, producer and writer. An immensely popular star in the Rioplatense area is often regarded as a Grand Dame of the South American theater stage. After a long career in the Uruguayan theater, Zorrilla made over 50 appearances in Argentina's film, theater and TV. Her distinguished career took off in Uruguay in the 50-60s, later she settled in Argentina where she lived for over 35 years and was popular on TV, theater, and cinema. At 90, she retired and went back to Uruguay where she died in 2014. In 2008, Zorrilla was invested Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French Government and in 2011, the Correo Uruguayo (the national postal service in Uruguay) released a print run of 500 commemorative postage stamps dedicated to her.
Movies & TV Shows
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Waiting for the Hearse (1985) — Elvira
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Elsa & Fred (2005) — Elsa
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Last Days of the Victim (1982) — Beba (arrendataria)
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To Realize (1984) — Ágada
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Los vampiros los prefieren gorditos (1974)
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The Truce (1974) — Rosa, esposa de Vignale
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Conversations with Mother (2004) — Mamá
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Nobody's Wife (1982) — Zulema
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The Mafia (1972) — Assunta Donato
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Killer Women (2005)
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Pubis angelical (1982)
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Jewish Gauchos (1975)
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Touch the Sky (2007) — Imperio
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Ship of Fools (1995) — Dra. Marta Caminos
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Un guapo del 900 (1971)
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R.R.D.T. (1997) — Cristina
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Besos en la frente (1996) — Mercedes
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Las venganzas de Beto Sánchez (1973) — Maestra de primaria
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Heroína (1972)
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God Raises Them (1991)
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Poor Butterfly (1986)
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Warriors and Prisoners (1990) — Sergeant
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Summer of the Colt (1991) — Ana
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Nunca estuve en Viena (1989)
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La Invitación (1982) — Dolores Ortega de Zubarán
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El último viaje a China (2024) — Ella misma (material de archivo)
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Gasoleros (1998) — Matilde Arévalo de Presutti
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Alta comedia (1970)
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Atreverse (1990) — Amanda
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Contar hasta diez (1985)
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Tres de corazones (2007)
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Mercedes (2010) — Mercedes
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Las sorpresas (1975)
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Triangle of Four (1975)
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Lola Mora (1996) — Reina de Italia
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Cuatro caras para Victoria (1992) — Victoria IV
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Vidas robadas (2008) — Nun
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Ricos y Famosos (1997) — Catalina
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Piel naranja (1975) — Elena
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Pobre diabla (1973) — Aída Morelli