Silvia Pinal, who has died aged 93, was one of the most glamorous stars of Mexican cinema; in Europe she was best known for her roles in three films by Luis Buñuel, especially Viridiana, a film that caused a scandal when it was released in 1961.

Silvia Pinal, a celebrated Mexican actress known for her roles in classic Luis Bunuel films, has passed away at 93. Her career spanned seven decades, covering theater, film, and television. Pinal is cherished for her cultural contributions,

Pinal appeared in movies with Mexican comics like Cantinflas and Tin Tan, heartthrobs like Pedro Infante, and starred in Luis Buñuel’s 1961 film “Viridiana.”

During a career that spanned seven decades, Pinal gained international fame for toplining 1960s classics written and directed by Luis Buñuel.

As her star status began to cross borders, Pinal cemented her international acclaim with a trilogy of films by surrealist filmmaker Luis Buñuel.

Silvia Pinal, a legendary Mexican actress who starred in Luis Buñuel’s iconic “Viridiana,” died on Thursday, according to the Televisa-Univision network and government officials. She was 93.

She was one of the few Golden Age actresses who also adapted to a subsequent career in television, after the quality of Mexican film began tapering off in the 1960s. She also worked as a producer,

Silvia Pinal, a giant of Mexican cinema, died Thursday at 93. "The Ministry of Culture of the Government of Mexico mourns the loss of leading actress Silvia Pinal. With a career spanning over six decades,

Actor Silvia Pinal, a star of TV and theater, and considered the last diva of Mexican cinema, died Thursday at age 93, the Culture Ministry said.