Mapita Cortés: Biography, Facts and Career
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Mapita Cortés (August 4, 1939 – January 1, 2006 born Maria del Pilar Mercado Cordero in 1939 in the Santurce barrio of San Juan, Puerto Rico – died in Mexico City), was a Puerto Rican-American actress and model. She was the mother of Mexican actor Luis Gatica, the wife of Lucho Gatica, the niece of actress Mapy Cortés, and the niece in law of actor Fernando Cortés. She was also the cousin of famous Paquito Cordero, who was two years her junior. In 1958, Cortés debuted as an actress in Misterios de Ultratumba, later appearing in 11 films. Her last role was in the telenovela Mi pequeña Soledad, where she played the character of "Blanquita". Cortés died on January 1, 2006, due to cancer.
Quick facts about Mapita Cortés
- Full name: Mapita Cortés
- Born: 1939-08-04
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Fashion figure
- Wikidata ID: Q3287238
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Who is Mapita Cortés?
Mapita Cortés (August 4, 1939 – January 1, 2006 born Maria del Pilar Mercado Cordero in 1939 in the Santurce barrio of San Juan, Puerto Rico – died in Mexico City), was a Puerto Rican-American actress and model.
What nationality is Mapita Cortés?
Mapita Cortés is United States.
When was Mapita Cortés born?
Mapita Cortés was born on 1939-08-04.
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