Who is China Zorrilla?
China Zorrilla is an actor, director and writer who studied theater at London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and in New York.
The preeminent actor of the celebrated Uruguayan Comedy during the 1950s-1960s, China Zorrilla was directed by the legendary Margarita Xirgu; and starred in more than 50 plays, appearing also in Madrid and Paris.
At 50 China Zorrilla made her first film in Argentina (Un guapo del 900 (1971)) and moved there to make an impressive film, theater, and television career. China Zorrilla owned her popularity to soap-opera author Alberto Migré; who cast and wrote for her character roles in several TV plays.
China Zorrilla made more than 30 films and won the Moscow Film Festival as best actress in 2004.
Winner of several national and international awards, in 2008 the French Government awarded China Zorrilla with the Legion of Honor. China Zorrilla is also a recipient of the Orden de Mayo and Orden Gabriela Mistral from the Argentinian and Chilean governments.
Trivia
- In 2004 she was honored as "Ciudadano Ilustre de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires" ("Illustrious Citizen of the City of Buenos Aires").
- Studied theater in London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
- Pictured on a 37p Uruguyan commemorative postage stamp and souvenir sheet issued 18 October 2011.
- Is a supporter of Boca Juniors Football Club.