Sofía Álvarez

Carmen Sofía Álvarez Caicedo, better known asSofía Álvarez(Bogotá,ColombiaMay 23, 1913 -Mexico City,MexicoApril 30, 1985) was aMexicanfilm actress and singer ofColombianorigin.Born and raised in Colombia, she moved with her family to Mexico in 1928. Her film debut was a small part, in the role of a prostitute inSanta(1930), the first talkie of Mexican cinema. Popularly known asthe lady of the long braids, she enjoyed popularity during the 1930s and 1940s as an actress and singer. Subsequently she performed with Mario MorenoCantinflasin the popular filmAhí está el detalle(1940). In the 1940s, Álvarez is characterized by her interpretation of elegant ladies in films likeEl sombrero de tres picosandMéxico de mis recuerdos(1943). She performed with the popularPedro Infantein three films:Si me han de matar mañana(1946),La barca de oro(1947) andSoy charro de Rancho Grande(1947). One of her most celebrated films wasLa Reina de la Opereta(1945). In 1950 she left the cinema to continue as a radio singer. She returned to the cinema between 1957 and 1966, when she retired from the scenes. Her last film wasEl Gángster(1965), withArturo de Córdova. She was noted for her excellent voice also that delicate features that printed her characters.