Katy Jurado’s 94th Birthday

Google Dooles 15.01.2018 17:43  Date: January 16, 2018 Initially brought to fame by playing “femme fatale” characters, Katy Jurado achieved stardom in both Mexican cinema and Hollywood through her nuanced portrayals of complicated women. As a teenager, Katy was barred from acting by her family, but she was so determined that she signed her first contract in secret. Her career began with several films produced during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, including the successful La vida inútil de Pito Pérez . Cast in her first Hollywood film, Bullfighter and the Lady , Katy’s limited grasp of English meant she delivered her lines by memorizing the way they sounded. Despite the unconventional approach, her performance was strong enough to grab the attention of a well-known Hollywood producer, who cast her in the soon-to-be-classic Western, High Noon . Katy played the narratively-important character of Helen Ramirez so skillfully that she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. Accolades for future performances would include three Silver Ariel Awards and nominations for several Academy Awards. Off-screen, Katy was a tenacious and spirited woman who captivated everyone around her. While she was stunningly beautiful, her portrayals transcended the stereotyped, over-sexualized roles written for Mexican women at the time. Her talent at depicting a range of characters helped to expand the parts available to Mexican actresses in Hollywood today. Today’s Doodle by artist Ana Ramirez might be as captivating as the actress herself! Early sketches of the Doodle below: Location: , , , , , , , , , , , Tags: ,