Augustina López facts for kids

Augustina López (born Augustina Romero) was a talented actress from Mexico. She had Native American heritage. Later in her life, she appeared in many Hollywood movies. She reportedly started her acting career with help from another famous actress, Delores Del Rio.

Augustina López: A Pioneer Actress

Augustina López was born on December 24, 1842, in Sonora, Mexico. She became known for her acting skills. She moved to the United States and began working in the growing film industry.

Her Journey to Hollywood

Augustina López joined the exciting world of Hollywood movies. This was a time when movies were still quite new. She was one of the few actresses of Native American background to appear in films. Her roles helped to bring different cultures to the big screen.

Starring in Movies

Augustina López acted in several films during her career. She worked alongside many other actors of her time. Her performances helped shape early cinema. She showed her talent in various roles.

Selected Filmography

Here are some of the movies Augustina López appeared in:

• Thunder Below (1932)
• The Wolf Song (1929)
• Tide of Empire (1929)
• Redskin (1929)
• The Gay Defender (1927)
• El indio Yaqui (1927)
• The Night of Love (1927)
• The Were-Tiger (1925)
• The Crow's Nest (1922)
• A Sailor-Made Man (1921)
• Lightning Bryce (1919)

Augustina López passed away on June 13, 1932, in San Benito, California. She left behind a legacy as an early Mexican and Native American actress in Hollywood.