Mexican Jacqueline Andere became widely known outside her homeland in the seventies due to her main role in the TV series “Yesenia”. The story of passionate love, Latin American passions - all this found a warm response in the hearts of viewers in the vast expanses of the former USSR. She starred a lot and actively, having accumulated more than a hundred roles in her filmography.
The beginning of the way
The famous actress Jacqueline Andere was born in Mexico City back in 1938. She was the only daughter in the family and did not experience a shortage of love and attention from her parents. They supported Jacqueline in her quest to become an actress, and already at the age of 21, the girl made her debut on large screens, starring in the film adaptation of one of Guy De Maupassant's short stories.
Two years later, the Mexican beauty appeared in the series "Leon", though her role was episodic and was not particularly remembered by the audience.
Breakthrough
Nevertheless, Jacqueline Andera did not have to wait long for her finest hour. She was fortunate enough to attract the attention of a living cinema classic, Luis Bunuel, who invited the young actress to his new film, The Fighter Angel. It became a notable event and gained wide fame far beyond the borders of Latin America. The painting was even nominated for the Golden Palm Branch of the Cannes festival.
In parallel, Jacqueline Andere continued to appear on television. She appeared in the series “Connected by One Chain”, “Khanina”, but for some time she remained practically unknown to a wide circle of viewers who were little worried about the festival feats of the actress.
A turning point in the girl’s career occurred in 1963, when Jacqueline got the main role in the series “The Agony of Love”. Since then, she has become one of the country's most beloved and recognizable actresses.
Yesenia
In 1971, Jacqueline received the role of Yesenia in the television series of the same name Alfredo Creven. Here, a charming, sultry Mexican turned into an equally passionate and ardent gypsy. In love with a brave army officer. Throughout the series, the poor fellow had to choose between Yesenia and a girl of blue blood, who was seriously ill.
This heart-breaking story has become insanely popular all over the world. Esenia gained special love in the Soviet Union. The streets in Soviet cities became empty during the release of the next series.
As a result, in the seventies, the actress became a real superstar of film and television, the films of Jacqueline Andere became popular only due to the fact of her presence. She was a bright and versatile artist, acting in films of various genres. In 1975, Jacqueline took part in the filming of the action movie "Simon Blanco", in 1978 she played a role in the psychological thriller "House of the Pelican".
With age, her skill only grew, Jacqueline Andere continued to work hard and successfully for her fans. Even after a personal tragedy in the nineties, a beautiful woman managed to play several well-known roles.
The audience of the young generation met her thanks to her Alba from the 2005 series “Stepmother”. In addition, on the account of the actress, participation in such films as “Speaking of Bunuel,” “I am your mistress,” “The Other,” “My fate is you.”
Personal life
Raised in strict rules, Jacqueline Andere was notable for her constancy, rare in a bohemian milieu. She married in 1967, the famous actor Jose Maria Fernandez Unsine became the chosen one. Despite the twenty-year age difference, they lived in perfect harmony and were together until his death in 1997. All this time, journalists fruitlessly searched for at least some rumors about Jacqueline’s novels “on the side”, but she was faithful to her husband all her life.
The loss of her husband was a great tragedy for the actress, who took a break in her career for several years. According to Jacqueline, she again felt a taste for life only in 2002, when she gave in marriage to her daughter Chantal. The joyful event overshadowed the loss, and the actress returned to the audience in her new works.