Maria Felix Was Cinema's Biggest Secret

Maria Felix Was Cinema's Biggest Secret


February 24, 2025 | Samantha Henman

Maria Felix Was Cinema's Biggest Secret


Her reign was supreme, and she captured the imagination of people the world over. They knew her by La Doña. They knew her by Maria Bonita. Her real name was Maria Felix, and she was one of the most successful and beautiful actresses in Latin American. She shunned Hollywood’s seductions and remained true to her roots, but her script was a drama including tragic loss, kidnappings, bitter rivalries—and murder.

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