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,

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

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

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.”

Silvia Pinal died on Thursday at 93. She was a giant of Mexican cinema. One the loss of a great actress The Ministry of Culture of the Government of Mexico expressed its feelings. She had worked in the film industry for about sixty years and performed different roles in about 60 movies and theatrical productions.