Actress Maria Sorte ("My second mother") - biography and personal life

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Maria Sorte is a Mexican actress known to the Russian audience for her role as Daniela Lorente in the TV series My Second Mother. This Latin American short story was one of the first to be shown in Russia. The series was on the MTK channel from January to April 1993.

Also, Maria Sorte is a radio host, producer, screenwriter and singer. During her career, she starred in a large number of feature films (more than thirty) and TV series (more than a dozen). Recorded eight music albums.

Biography of Maria Sorte

The actress was born on May 11, 1955 in Camargo (Mexico) in the family of Mexican Cecilia Martinez and Lebanese José Harvuch. Her real name is Maria Harfuch Hidalgo.

When Maria was 3 years old, her paternal grandmother died. When he was 4, his father died. Thus, the connection with Arabic roots was lost - the girl was brought up in Mexican traditions.

Dreaming of becoming a doctor, Maria Sorte incompany of her friend went to Mexico City and entered the university. Maria's friend, dreaming of becoming an actress, persuaded her to accompany her at the entrance exams to the Andres Soler Academy.

It so happened that Maria was accepted to the acting department, but her friend was not. A few days later, the great Ignacio Retes got a job at the academy, who appointed her as an extra teacher.

A year later, Maria Sorte was nominated for the Best Young Actress award. Then her acting career began.

Career

Maria's stage name was invented by the famous Mexican TV announcer Neftali Lopez Pauz. He decided that the name Harfuch was difficult to remember and sounded terrible. Since then, the actress has adopted the pseudonym Sorte (Italian for “luck”).

In 1976, she starred in the film The Pink Zone. I immediately received an offer to record a disc, but the actress refused, believing that it was not time yet.

She recorded her first disc 8 years later. It included mainly rhythmic compositions. But over time, the songs became more romantic, slower, more in line with her inner state.

In 1989, Maria starred in the series "My Second Mother", written especially for her. For the sake of the role, she had to change her usual image.

The series received many different awards not only in Mexico, but also in the USA. He was also loved by viewers in many countries, including Italy, Belarus and Russia. For the role of Daniela, Maria Sorte received the award as the best actress, as well as the love and fame of the audience around the world.the world.

In 1994, together with her little sons, brothers and producers, the actress visited Belarus and Russia. She was impressed by the number of her fans and their passionate love for her work.

Private life

Maria Sorte was married for 22 years to Mexican politician and presidential candidate Javier Garcia Paniagua, who died in 1998 of a heart attack. They have two sons, Omar Hamid and Javier Adrian, who currently work in the field of jurisprudence (lawyers).

Having buried her husband, Maria decided never to marry again, because her husband was her only love. The actress took up the upbringing of her grandchildren (she already has 7) and devoted herself to religion, converting to Christianity.

She still acts in telenovelas today, but already in supporting roles. She looks great, despite her age (the actress is 63 years old). The main secret of beauty considers the harmony of a woman with herself, people and, most importantly, with God.

Photo by Maria Sorte is presented in the article today.