DUVAL, MARÍA

(María Dussange Ortiz)

(1937 or '39? - )

   attractive brunette singer/actress, born in Querétaro, who began making films in 1957 and quickly became a popular second lead. She "retired" and made no pictures in 1960, but returned in 1961 and began her period of busiest activity, with 6 films in 1963, 7 in '64, and 6 in 1965. Her movie work decreased at the end of the decade, and her last known roles were in 1971. Has also done TV and stage work.