Mexican actress Katy Jurado achieved a successful crossover career in 1950s Hollywood. She received an Oscar nomination, the first for a Latina, for her role opposite Spencer Tracy in BROKEN LANCE ('54). See the TCM premiere of this film tonight at 8pm ET. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Katy Jurado--1962 TV western, La Tules

"Katy created a new definition for Mexican actresses" Today, we are excited to share our brand new film about Golden Age of Mexican Cinema actress, Katy Jurado, who found unlikely fame in Hollywood, pushing through language and societal barriers to reach success. Katy Jurado was the first Latinx person to win a Golden Globe for Best- Supporting Actress in High Noon, inspiring other Latinas to follow their dreams. High School student Talisa Pensamiento first saw Jurado on a Google Doodle. Curious

Los padres de Katy Jurado estaban tan empecinados en que no fuera actriz, que planeaban encerrarla en un internado para evitarlo. Pero ella tenía claro su destino, y dejó todo atrás para perseguir ese gran sueño, que un tiempo después la convertiría en la primera actriz mexicana en ser nominada a un premio Oscar. | Rosa

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