Sara Montiel is a Spanish actress, performer of sensual music. Her life is a series of ups and downs. She made an undeniable contribution to the development of the cinema of her native country.
Childhood and youth
The artist's date of birth is March 10, 1928. She was born in Spain. Her childhood can hardly be called happy. She was brought up in a pious family.
Sarah grew up in a poor family. Often there was nothing to eat at home, not to mention the essentials - clothes, furniture, personal hygiene products. With the birth of each subsequent child, Montiel's situation worsened. To earn a living, Sarah and her sister were engaged in begging.
The head of the family, who, most likely, could not provide Sarah with a decent future, decided to give her to a nun. At the age of five, the girl ended up in a convent. Montiel appreciated the noble act of the pope. She enjoyed her stay in the convent. The girl loved to serve in the institution. In addition, Sarah sang in the choir and learned to play musical instruments.
During the holidays, Sarah was sent home. The girl delighted the household with impromptu performances. Often she sang psalms. She delighted her girlfriends with the performance of fashionable operas that dad did not allow to sing at home.
You should pay tribute to the appearance of a pretty girl. She has never been an "ugly duckling". With age, her facial features have gained femininity and sexuality. A charming brunette with brown eyes - definitely enjoyed success with the representatives of the stronger sex.
Many talked about the fact that Sarah will have great success, and she will definitely become popular. She was prophesied fame and fame. For her dream, Montiel went to Madrid.
At the music competition, Sarah delighted the judges with her performance of a sensual lyrical composition. The judges awarded the charming Spaniard the first place. She was awarded a cash prize, but most of all the girl was delighted with the second gift - victory in the competition allowed the girl to become a student of the Academy of Music. From this moment begins a completely different part of the biography of a talented Spaniard.
The creative path of the artist Sara Montiel
In the mid-40s of the last century, she appeared in the film "I love you for me." A year after the presentation of the film, Sarah took part in the filming of the film "It all started with a wedding."
At the start of her creative biography, Sarah mainly took part in the filming of musical films. She was impressed with what was happening on the set. Confidencia, "Don Quixote of La Mancha" and several other bright films ensured her popularity and demand. At the same time, the presentation of the debut LP of the singer took place.
Over time, she noticed that interest in her person began to decline rapidly. This situation was primarily due to the fact that it ceased to develop. Sarah is stuck in her role. The Spanish actress realized that it was time to change something. In the early 50s, she moved to Mexico.
Moving artist to Mexico
In the new place, she was met quite warmly and cordially. She immediately plunged into work. Sarah took part in the filming of the film "Madness of Love." The film restored her to her former glory. Its authority has grown not only in Mexico. Pictures with Sarah's participation have become again in demand in Spain, and most importantly, in America. She received dozens of offers from famous Hollywood producers.
In the mid-50s, the actress moved to Hollywood to star in the Veracruz film. She signed a contract with Warner Brothers. The film, with the participation of Sarah, was warmly received by fans. Moreover, from a commercial point of view, the project was successful.
A year after the premiere of "Veracruz" - Sarah was involved in the filming of "Serenade", American producer Anthony Mann. The actress was entrusted to play one of the main roles of the film.
The melodrama was incredibly warmly received by fans and critics. The actors who played the main roles fell in love with the people. By the way, participation in the "Serenade" brought Sarah also positive changes in her personal life. The fact is that she married a producer of a cinematic tape. He was 20 years older than the girl.
Anthony Mann swore his love to Sarah. He promised her the best roles. Anthony said that he was ready to put the whole world at the feet of the actress. Mann tried to promote Sarah in every possible way. He failed to make Sarah a Hollywood star. The fact is that after the wedding he had a heart attack. Subsequently, his ex-wife looked after him, and Sarah returned to her homeland.
At the end of the 50s, Sarah returns to her native Spain. It was a triumphant homecoming. Upon arrival, a local film director became interested in her candidacy. He invited Sarah to star in the film "The Last Verse". In the film, a charming Spaniard played a major role.
Finest hour of the artist Sara Montiel
The peak of popularity of the Spanish artist came in the 60s. Each film with her participation entered the history of cinema. The tapes deserve special attention: "My Last Tango", "Carmen from Ronda", "Casablanca - a Nest of Spies".
In the above films, Sarah is filmed with the charming Maurice Ronet. These films are interesting primarily because fans can enjoy the charming singing of the performer. And in "Casablanca" she performed the popular musical composition Besame Mucho, pianist Consuelo Velasquez.
With the release of the film "The Queen of Chanticleer" on television, Sarah Montiel's popularity multiplied tenfold. In the film, the actress again played a major role. She was entrusted with the role of a singer who is experiencing the loss of a loved one.
In the early 70s, she still appeared on TV screens. However, over time, Sarah became less in demand. Directors preferred to collaborate with young actresses.
After some time, she put an end to the career of a film actress. She continued to play in the theater. On stage, she delighted the audience not only with an amazing game, but also with singing. Collections with Sarah's songs were released in multi-million copies. Fans remember her not only as an actress, but also as a singer.
Details of Sara Montiel's personal life
Sarah has always been in the center of male attention. In the early 60s, she became the sex symbol of her country. Millions of men went crazy over it, among them were politicians, singers, actors, businessmen. The number of her suitors is difficult to calculate.
She was married four times. After an unsuccessful marriage to an American director, she married a local businessman. He did not skimp on expensive gifts for Sarah. He sought her location with all possible forces. Every day José sent Sarah amazingly beautiful roses. When the man proposed to her, he filled a crystal vase with jewels.
In the mid-60s, the couple legalized the relationship. Family life seemed to Sarah a fairy tale. However, after a while, she felt the pressure of José. The man closed her in a "golden cage". He wanted to protect her from secular life and work.
For the third time, she married the charming José Toush. The woman dreamed of becoming a mother, but she never managed to know the happiness of motherhood. Sarah persuaded her husband to take foster children. Soon the family was replenished with two charming newborns. Sarah was personally present at the birth of children.
The third marriage was happy. But, family happiness was broken by the death of a spouse. Sarah was widowed in 1992.
The Spanish actress and singer could not recover for a long time. She was not distracted by work, social events, or support for children. At the beginning of the XNUMXs, two books by the artist were published: Memoirs: Living with Pleasure and Sarah and Sex.
With the death of her third husband, Sarah already wanted to put an end to her personal life, but suddenly a charming young man named Antonio Hernandez appeared in her life.
It turned out that he has long been a fan of Sarah's work. The young boyfriend of the actress was a little less than 40, and Sarah herself was 73 years old. They soon got married, but in 2005, journalists became aware of the divorce of the actress from Antonio. She called her ex-husband the biggest disappointment of her life.
Interesting facts about Sara Montiel
- Sara Montiel is the creative pseudonym of the artist, which means by herself: Sarah is the name of her grandmother,
- Montiel is the historical name of the area where the actress was born.
- Besame Mucho is the most popular song performed by the singer.
- Until the end of her days, she maintained the status of a sex symbol. Sarah preferred bright makeup and outfits.
Death of Sara Montiel
Sarah spent the last years of her life in her luxurious apartments. She lived with her own sister. Recently, she practically did not appear in public - Sarah avoided the stage and noisy events.
The artist's date of death is April 8, 2013. She passed away due to natural causes. She bequeathed that the funeral ceremony should be held - magnificently and without unnecessary suffering. Her loved ones complied with Sarah's last request.
