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María Denis

María Denis (22 November 1916 – 15 April 2004, born Maria Esther Belmonte) was an Argentine-born actress in Italian made films. Denis moved to Italy when she was 16, in 1932, and appeared in her first film there the same year. She became a top Italian star between 1936 and 1942 playing girl-next-door characters.

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María Denis

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Name
María Denis
Birth Name
Maria Esther Belmonte
Born
22 November 1916
Birthplace
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died
15 April 2004
Place of death
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Occupation
Actress
Full name
María Esther Beomonte.
Nationality
Italy · Argentina · Kingdom of Italy
Known for
What Scoundrels Men Are! · Tourist Train · 1860 · The Siege of the Alcazar
Languages
Italian · Spanish

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María Denis (22 November 1916 – 15 April 2004, born Maria Esther Belmonte) was an Argentine-born actress in Italian made films. Denis moved to Italy when she was 16, in 1932, and appeared in her first film there the same year. She became a top Italian star between 1936 and 1942 playing girl-next-door characters.

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María Denis (1916–2004) was an Argentine and Italian actor, actress and film actor. Born María Esther Beomonte in Buenos Aires, the actor died in Rome. María Denis lived in Rome.

Works include 1860, The Siege of the Alcazar, Tourist Train and What Scoundrels Men Are!. Languages used include Italian and Spanish.

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