Carmen Salinas

Carmen Salinas Lozano (October 5, 1939 – December 9, 2021) was a Mexican actress, impressionist, comedian, politician and theatre entrepreneur. She was thought to be one of the first actress' in Mexico. She has appeared in over 100 movies.

Carmen Salinas
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Born
Carmen Salinas Lozano

(1939-10-05)October 5, 1939
DiedDecember 9, 2021(2021-12-09) (aged 82)
OccupationActress, Comedian, Politician
Years active1964–2021
Spouse(s)Pedro Plascencia (1956-?) (his death)
ChildrenPedro Plascencia Salinas (deceased)
Maria Eugenia Plascencia Salinas
Parent(s)Jorge Salinas Perez Tejada (deceased)
Carmen Lozano Viramontes (deceased)

She was known for her roles in María Mercedes, Hombre en llamas, La rose de Guadalupe, La familia P. Luche, Mujeres Asesinas 2, and in Parodiando. Salinas is known for her movie role in Abrázame muy fuerte.

Salinas was born on October 5, 1939 in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico.

Political and legislative career

In an interview conducted with El Universal in March 2015, Salinas declared that she "had been a priísta ever since [she] had the use of reason".[1]

In 2015, the PRI placed Salinas on its proportional representation list for election from the fourth electoral region, winning her a seat in the Chamber of Deputies for the LXIII Legislature of the Mexican Congress; Salinas served on the Gender Equality, Radio and Television, and Health Commissions.[2] Salinas, who only completed primary school, had the lowest educational level of all the deputies in the legislature.[3]

Death

On November 11, 2021, Salinas suffered a cerebral hemorrhage, brought upon by hypertension, which caused her to lapse into a coma. Salinas never regained consciousness and died on December 9, 2021, at the age of 82 in Mexico City.[4]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Telenovela Result
1993 TVyNovelas Awards Best Co-star Actress María Mercedes Won
1996 María la del Barrio Nominated
1999 Preciosa Won
2001 Abrázame Muy Fuerte Nominated
2002 Entre el Amor y el Odio
Special Award for Artistic Career Won
2003 Special Award: 50 Years as Actress
2010 Best First Actress Hasta que el dinero nos separe Nominated
2012 Triunfo del amor
2013 Special Lifetime Achievement Award Won
2008 Premios Diosas de Plata Female in a Minor Role La misma luna

Carmen Salinas Media

References

  1. El Universal (3 June 2015). "He sido priísta desde que tengo uso de razón: Carmen Salinas". El Siglo de Torreón. https://www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/noticia/1120870.he-sido-priista-desde-que-tengo-uso-de-razon-carmen-salinas.html. Retrieved 9 July 2016. 
  2. "SIL :: Sistema de Información Legislativa-PopUp Legislador". sil.gobernacion.gob.mx. Archived from the original on 18 August 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  3. Rodríguez, Esteban David (29 September 2015). "Cae nivel educativo en Cámara de Diputados". El Universal. http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/articulo/periodismo-de-investigacion/2015/09/29/cae-nivel-educativo-en-camara-de-diputados. Retrieved 9 July 2016. 
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