Doris Wells

In 1985 she played the protagonist in the film Oriana (written by Fina Torres), which won the Golden Camera at the Cannes Film Festival. She retired from television in 1986 shortly after hosting the game show Concurso millonario, and died in Caracas.

• Name — Doris Wells • Birth Name — Doris María Buonafina • Born — 28 October 1943 • Died — 20 September 1988 • Birthplace — Caripito, Venezuela • Place of death — Caracas, Venezuela • Occupation — Actress, writer, producer • Years Active — 1964–1986 • Awards — Golden Camera – Cannes Film Festival (1985, for Oriana) • Notable Works — La fiera, La señora de Cárdenas, Oriana • Spouse — William Risquez Iribarren • Children — Marielba, Xavier, Verónica

Wells was born in Caripito, harbour town and oil centre at the northeast coast. She and her husband, William Risquez Iribarren, a wealthy lawyer, had three children (Marielba, Xavier and Verónica). Wells died on 20 September 1988, aged 44, from a rare illness, called Foils.

• Year — Title — Role • 1964 — Historia de tres hermanas — Reyna Montero • 1965 — La tirana • 1965 — Corazon Salvaje — Aimee • 1966 — Renzo, El Gitano • 1967 — Amores de juventud • 1968 — Dos mujeres • 1968 — El Mulato • 1969 — Corazon de madre • 1971 — Barbara — Bianca • 1971 — Regina Carbonel — Regina Carbonel • 1972 — Sacrificio de mujer — Irene • 1973 — Raquel — Raquel Rivera • 1975 — La Trepadora — Victoria Guanipa • 1975 — Pobre Negro — Ana Julia/Luisana Alcorta • 1976 — Campeones — Pura • 1977 — La señora de Cárdenas — Pilar de Cárdenas • 1978 — Soltera y sin Compromiso • 1978 — La fiera — Isabel Blanco • 1979 — La Comadre — Aurora • 1982 — ¿Qué pasó con Jacqueline? — Ana/Jacqueline/Melissa

Doris Wells is recorded with the occupation film director. Recorded as actress, screenwriter and film director.