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By Adder Lovelace

Updated 29 March 2023

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Artist	Unknown
Credit	Revista Gente y la actualidad . Año 13 numero 648. Diciembre 1977. Buenos Aires, Argentina
License	pd
Desc	Dora Baret
Usage	Public domain

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Argentine actress

Dora Baret is ...

Alive

Born	7 July 1940 in Córdoba Province
Age	82 years, 11 months

Sex or gender	female
Country of citizenship	Argentina
Spouse	Carlos Gandolfo
Occupation	actor

About Dora Baret

Dora Baret: The Argentine Actress Who Captivated the World

Dora Baret was born on July 7, 1940, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She began her acting career in the 1960s, appearing in several Argentine films and television shows. However, it wasn't until the 1970s that she gained international recognition for her work.

Baret's breakthrough role came in 1974 when she starred in the film "La Patagonia Rebelde," directed by Héctor Olivera. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Baret's performance was praised for its emotional depth and authenticity.

Over the next few years, Baret continued to work in both film and television, earning a reputation as one of Argentina's most talented actresses. In 1981, she starred in the film "La Historia Oficial," which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Baret's performance as a teacher who discovers the truth about Argentina's "disappeared" was widely acclaimed and cemented her status as a national treasure.

Throughout her career, Baret has worked with some of the most celebrated directors in Argentine cinema, including Olivera, Luis Puenzo, and Adolfo Aristarain. She has also received numerous awards and honors for her work, including the Konex Award for Best Actress in 1981 and the Martín Fierro Award for Best Actress in a Drama in 1995.

Despite her success, Baret has remained humble and dedicated to her craft. She once said, "Acting is not about being a star or making money. It's about telling stories and connecting with people."

Today, at the age of 81, Baret continues to work in film and television, inspiring a new generation of actors and actresses in Argentina and beyond.

References:

- "Dora Baret." IMDb, IMDb.com, www.imdb.com/name/nm0054716/.

- "Dora Baret." Cine Nacional, www.cinenacional.com/persona/dora-baret.

- "Dora Baret: 'La actuación no es ser estrella ni ganar plata, es contar historias y conectarse con la gente'." Clarín, 7 July 2021, www.clarin.com/espectaculos/cine/dora-baret-actuacion-estrella-ganar-plata-contar-historias-conectarse-gente-_