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Mexico is famous for its singers. Several Mexican singers have gained worldwide fame. They include Paulina Rubio, Thalia, Luis Miguel, Emmnauel, Ana Gabriel, Alejandra Gúzman, Isabel Vargas Lizano, Gloria Trevi, José José and Armando Manzanero.

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Mexican painter Frida Kahlo was “rediscovered” by historian and writer Haydeen Herrera. In 1983, in the United States, Haydeen Herrera published a book called “Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo”. Like Eva Duarte de Perón (former First Lady of Argentina), Frida Kahlo is one of the most famous women in the world since 1983.

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Between 1940 and 1958, Mexico City became the center of the international film industry. Great stars of the golden age of Mexican cinematography included Jorge Negrete, who was famous as a gentleman, and actress Dolores del Río. The great actor Pedro Infante also began his career in the golden age of Mexican cinema. The most popular film of 1942, “El Peñón de las Animas”, starring María Félix and Jorge Negrete, was one of the most successful films in Mexico and Latin America. However, film critics often choose the 1975 film “Letters from Marusia” as the best film of all time.

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Dolores del Río was a Mexican film actress. Her great beauty made her a world-famous sex symbol. She was born in Durango, Mexico.

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Certainly, Mexico is one of the exotic countries in the world. It is known for its heritage of the amazing pyramids built by the Aztecs and Mayans. The Latin American country is famous for its traditions, culture, ecology and beaches. There are excellent beaches to relax, swim and surf. Cancun beach is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Mexican Caribbean.

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The 1990 Nobel Prize for Literature was awarded to Octavio Paz, novelist and essayist. He was the fifth Latin American to receive the award. Octavio Paz was the literary patriarch of Mexico.

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The Acapulco Convention Center is one of the main concert and entertainment centers in the world.

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Gael García Bernal is probably the most popular Latin American actor since 1959. He has been called “The Latin James Dean”. However, he does not see himself as a “sex symbol”. Gael told the media in Beverly Hills, California, “There are thousands of ‘Latin James Deans.’ There are always going to be new ‘Marlon Brandos’ and new ‘James. Deans.'” That is why the statement no longer has any importance. Also, I feel like James Dean’s movies are totally different from mine. And, well, for starters, I don’t have enough money to buy a Porsche. …”

Gael García Bernal was born on November 30, 1978 in Guadalajara, Jalisco (Mexico), the son of José Ángel and Patricia Bernal de García. He once said: “I spent a lot of time with my parents. They had no one at home to take care of me, so I had to go everywhere with them. I traveled a lot in Mexico and also to Cuba. It was a lot of fun.”

His film credits include: “Love`sa Bitch” (2000), “The Crime of Father Amaro” (2002), “And Your Mother Too” (2001), “I’m with Lucy” (2002), “Punto el I” (2003), “Dreaming of Julia” (2003), “Bad Education” (2004), “The Motorcycle Diaries” (2004), “The King” (2005), “Babel” (2006) and “The Science of Dream” (2006).

In addition to Spanish, Gael speaks English, French and Italian.

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Mexico is a study in contrasts. Bustling modern venues with all the latest amenities are surrounded by mountains and rainforest.

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The Mexican people have many idols: María Félix (actress), Frida Kahlo (painter), Mario Moreno (better known as “Cantinflas”), Rufino Tamayo (painter), Diego Rivera (painter), Agustín Lara (composer), Carlos Fuentes (writer), Thalia (singer), Juan Gabriel (songwriter and singer), José Clemente Orozco (painter), Juan Rulfo (writer), José Vasconcelos (writer), Kathy Jurado (actress), Guadalupe Jones Garay (Miss Universe 1991) ,Jorge Negrete (actor), Pedro Infante (actor) and Lucía Méndez (actress).

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On November 26, 1985, Rodolfo Neri Vela. He was the second Latin American astronaut to fly into space. He was ready for his first space mission in 1985 aboard the space shuttle Atlantis. Rodolfo was born on February 19, 1952 in Chilpancingo, Mexico.

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María Félix was an actress who starred in popular Mexican films such as “El Peñón de las Animas”, “La China Poblana”, “Doña Bárbara” and “La Generala”, without a doubt the most beautiful actress in history. María de los Ángeles Félix Güereña, always called “La doña” or María Félix, was born on April 8, 1914 in Álamos, Sonora (Mexico). She died on April 8, 2000 in Mexico City. Certainly, she was an international celebrity.

For a long time she was considered one of the most beautiful women of the 20th century, possibly one of the best actresses in Latin America, Spain, Italy and France. If she had spoken English very well, María Félix will be remembered as the best actress in the world. .

Unlike María Montez and Rita Moreno, María Félix did not accept small roles in Hollywood. She once said: “I was not born to carry a basket.” Like Pelé (Brazilian ex-soccer player) and Carlos Gardel (Argentine singer), María Félix is ​​a symbol in Latin America.

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Mexico has had many famous athletes in the last century: Raúl González (track and field), Joaquín Capilla (nails), Carlos Girón (nails), Hugo Sánchez (soccer), José Youshimatz (cycling), Bernardo Segura (track and field) ,Héctor López (boxing), Juan Paredes (boxing), Humberto Mariles (equestrian), Felipe Muñoz (swimming), Raúl Ramírez (tennis), Rafael Osuna Herrera (tennis), Ernesto Canto (athletics), Arturo Barrios (athletics and field ), Daniel Bautista (athletics) and Olegario Vázquez (shooting).

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Elsa Benítez is a supermodel from Mexico. She was born on December 8, 1977 in Hermosillo, Sonora (Mexico City). Ironically, she looks like a European supermodel. Like Alek Wek (Sudan) and Fernanda Tavares (Brazil), she works in the United States and Europe. Elsa Benítez was the cover girl for Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue 2001.

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Dafne Molina Lona was one of the few Mexicans to reach the final of an international beauty pageant, she came close to winning the Miss World pageant in 2005. She was a national celebrity when she returned to China after the competition, she was in the hands of Lupita Jones, who is the president of Nuestra Belleza (or Miss Mexico). Dafne was born in Mexico City.