Columba Domínguez

Biography

Columba Domínguez was a Mexican actress born on March 4, 1929, in Guaymas, Sonora. She rose to stardom after being discovered by Emilio Fernández, who cast her in the leading role of Pueblerina (1948), considered one of Mexico's cinematic jewels. The film catapulted her to international fame, and she went on to work with prominent directors such as Luis Bunuel and Fernando Méndez. She won the Golden Ariel Award for her contributions to Mexican cinema in 2013.