Jorge Mistral facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jorge Mistral
Born	Modesto Llosas Rosell (1920-11-24)24 November 1920 Aldaia (Valencia), Spain
Died	20 April 1972(1972-04-20) (aged 51) Mexico City, Mexico
Years active	1944–1972
Spouse(s)	Olga Marchetti, Cristina Ruiz Cano, Graciela Dufau, divorced

Jorge Mistral (born Modesto Llosas Rosell; November 24, 1920 – April 20, 1972) was a famous Spanish film actor. He became a big star in the 1940s, especially in movies made by a company called CIFESA. Later, in the 1950s, he moved to México and continued his acting career there. He even appeared in a movie by the well-known director Luis Buñuel called Abismos de pasión in 1954. As he got older, in the 1960s, he also tried directing and made three films.

Early Life and Beginnings

Jorge Mistral was born Modesto Llosas Rosell on November 24, 1920. His hometown was Aldaia, a city close to Valencia, in Spain. His father came from Puerto Rico, and his mother was from Catalonia, another part of Spain. He grew up to become a talented actor who would be known around the world.

Becoming a Star: His Acting Career

Jorge Mistral started his acting journey in 1944. He quickly became a popular face in Spanish cinema. During the 1940s, he starred in many films, making him a household name. His good looks and acting skills made him a favorite among moviegoers.

In the 1950s, Jorge Mistral decided to move to Mexico. There, he continued to make movies and became just as famous. He worked with many important directors and actors in Mexico. One of his most notable roles during this time was in Abismos de pasión, a film based on a famous book.

Here is a list of some of the movies Jorge Mistral acted in:

• La Llamada del mar (1944)
• Ángela es así (1945)
• White Mission (1946)
• El Emigrado (1946)
• The Gypsy and the King (1946)
• Mar abierto (1946)
• Las Inquietudes de Shanti Andía (1947)
• Héroes del 95 (1947)
• La Nao capitana (1947)
• Lady in Ermine (1947)
• Pototo, Boliche y Compañía (1948)
• Madness for Love (1948)
• Botón de ancla (1948)
• Neutrality (1949)
• Currito of the Cross (1949)
• Sabela de Cambados (1949)
• La Manigua sin dios (1949)
• The Duchess of Benameji (1949)
• Pequeñeces (1950)
• Pobre corazón (1950)
• Burlada (1951)
• Desired (1951)
• Monte de piedad (1951)
• Peregrina (1951)
• La trinca del aire (1951)
• Amar fué su pecado (1951)
• El Mar y tú (1952)
• La Noche es nuestra (1952)
• Tres hombres en mi vida (1952)
• Derecho de nacer, El (1952)
• Mujer que tu quieres, La (1952)
• Sister San Sulpicio (1952)
• Mentira, La (1952)
• Apasionada (1952)
• The Count of Monte Cristo (1953)
• Quiero vivir (1953)
• Orquídeas para mi esposa (1954)
• Camelia (1954)
• Tres citas con el destino (1954)
• Abismos de pasión (1954)
• An Andalusian Gentleman (1954)
• Más fuerte que el amor (1955)
• Tren expreso, El (1955)
• Caso de la mujer asesinadita, El (1955)
• Para siempre (1955)
• Amor en cuatro tiempos (1955)
• The Big Lie (1956)
• The Cat (1956)
• The Legion of Silence (1956)
• Andalusia Express (1956)
• Schiave di Cartagine, Le (1957)
• Boy on a Dolphin (1957)
• Cabo de hornos (1957)
• The Sword and the Cross (1958)
• Racconti d'estate (1958)
• Amor prohibido (1958)
• Amore a prima vista (1958)
• La venganza (1958)
• Carmen la de Ronda (1959)
• Creo en ti (1960)
• The White Sister (1960)
• È arrivata la parigina (1960)
• Ventolera (1961)
• Tres Romeos y una Julieta (1961)
• Juana Gallo (1961)
• Chamaca, La (1961)
• Amor de los amores, El (1962)
• Bajo un mismo rostro (1962)
• Pecado (1962)
• Historia de una noche (1963)
• Shéhérazade (1963)
• Gunfighters of Casa Grande (1964)
• Fiebre del deseo, La (1966)
• Piel desnuda, La (1966)
• Crimen sin olvido (1968)
• Debutantes en el amor, Los (1969)
• Corrompidos, Los (1971)
• Ardiente deseo, El (1971)
• Puertas del paraíso, Las (1971)
• Justicia tiene doce años, La (1973)
• Invasión de los muertos, La (1973)
• Diamantes, oro, y amor (1973)

Behind the Camera: Directing and Writing

Besides acting, Jorge Mistral also explored other parts of filmmaking. He became a film director, which means he was in charge of how a movie was made. He also worked as a screenwriter, writing the stories and dialogue for films.

Here are the films he directed:

• Crimen sin olvido (1968) (This film was not released)
• La Piel desnuda (1966)
• La Fiebre del deseo (1966)

And here are the films he wrote:

• Crimen sin olvido (1968)
• La Piel desnuda (1966)

Jorge Mistral with Zully Moreno in the movie Amor prohibido (1958).

See also

In Spanish: Jorge Mistral para niños