Lupita Ferrer facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lupita Ferrer
Born	Yolanda Guadalupe Ferrer (1947-12-06) December 6, 1947 (age 77) Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1965-present
Spouse(s)	Hall Bartlett ​ ​ (m. 1978; div. 1982)​

Lupita Ferrer (born December 6, 1947) is a famous actress from Venezuela. She has starred in many plays, movies, and especially television shows called telenovelas. People often call her a "Queen" of telenovelas because she is one of the most well-known Spanish-speaking telenovela actresses ever!

About Lupita Ferrer

Lupita Ferrer was born as Yolanda Guadalupe Ferrer in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Her parents were immigrants from Spain. She quickly became known for her beautiful, expressive eyes and her strong acting skills on stage.

Lupita started acting when she was very young, at just 15 years old! Her first big role was playing Ofelia in William Shakespeare's famous play, "Hamlet." When she was 18, the President of Venezuela, Raul Leoni, saw her perform in another play called "Dona Rosita La Soltera." He was very impressed by her amazing talent.

In the 1960s, Lupita worked in many movies made in Mexico and Venezuela. She even acted alongside famous stars like Mario Moreno, also known as "Cantinflas." Later, in the 1970s, she went to Hollywood and appeared in American movies with actors like Tony Curtis.

Lupita Ferrer is most famous for her roles in telenovelas, which are like long TV dramas. Some of her early popular telenovelas include Esmeralda, where she played a blind young woman, and Mariana de la Noche (1975), a story about a forbidden love. She also starred in María Teresa, about a woman who faces a difficult challenge, and La Zulianita. Later, she appeared in Pecados Ajenos and Cristal.

Today, Lupita lives in Miami, USA.

She was married to an American film director named Hall Bartlett for four years. He directed her in a movie called The Children of Sanchez (1978). In this film, she acted with big stars like Anthony Quinn and Dolores del Río. The movie is also famous for its Grammy award-winning music by Chuck Mangione.

In 1985, Lupita starred in a hugely successful telenovela called "Cristal." It was made in Venezuela and became popular all over the world, including in South America, the U.S., Europe, and Asia. It was even translated into many different languages! In "Cristal," Lupita played Victoria Ascanio. Victoria was a humble young woman who had to give up her baby girl. Years later, she became a powerful owner of a fashion company. She hired a beautiful young woman who, after many twists and turns, turned out to be her long-lost daughter. This discovery made Victoria feel guilty and sad.

In 2006, Lupita made a special appearance in the American TV show Ugly Betty. She played an actress in a telenovela who got into a funny fight with a nurse, played by Salma Hayek. In 2007, she played the main villain, Ágata Mercenario, in Telemundo's Pecados ajenos, which became a fan favorite. She also appeared in Eva Luna in 2010 and Rosa Diamante (Precious Rose) in 2012, where she played a character who had abandoned her long-lost daughter.

Lupita's Work in Movies

Lupita Ferrer has acted in many movies throughout her career. Here are some of them:

Lupita's Work in Television

Lupita Ferrer has starred in many television shows, especially telenovelas. Here are some of her most notable TV roles:

Lupita's Work in Theater

Lupita Ferrer also has a background in theater. Here is a play she has been in:

Music by Lupita

Lupita Ferrer has also released music albums:

• 1992: Tiemblo
• 1970: Esmeralda

See also

In Spanish: Lupita Ferrer para niños