Mirtha Legrand: from the pioneer film about a violation of the family clan, through its famous phrases and viral moments

About the return of “Mirtha, the myth”, The work of José María Muscari, We review little known anecdotes, milestones in Mirtha Legrand’s career as the precursor film “La Patota”, the lunches and tense moments and fun in their program plus some unforgettable phrases of the Chiqui

At 98, Mirtha is a unique phenomenon, a colossal emblem that can be attributed to what he lived doing what he wanted, following his desire and passion. The Legrand It is a great example of lucidity and symbol in the world of TV and journalism. Being a person who truly does what he wants seems to be the great recipe for our lives to last as much as possible.

Mirtha debuted at age 14 in “On Tuesdays orchids” But his true consecration came with “La Patota”, that marks a before and after in his career as a dramatic actress outside the establishment and white comedy.

“La Patota” It was controversial and pioneer in the struggle for gender violence although it was not captured in this way in a context where there was no framework to take a position. But that film directed by her husband Daniel Tinayre, that recreates a violation, put on the mat something in force and current as it is to talk about gender violence in the entertainment cinema of 60 years ago. Of course, it was not the same as in a present with social awareness, struggle and land.

In Theater his milestone was “40 karats”, which was presented in 1970 at the Grand Splendid, with performances of Arnaldo André, Guillermo Battaglia, Gloria Guzmán, Carlos Iglesias, Diana Ingro, Nora Massi, Osvaldo Miranda, Eduardo Rudy, Soledad Silveyra, production of Alejandro Romay and direction of TINAYRE.

Then came the lunches that definitively consecrated her as the great Diva of the TV, despite the famous anecdote “this will not work” when they summoned it to sign the contract. The incisive driver ended up winning the actress, a race that extended until 2012 when she was the protagonist of “The owner”, In Telefé, marking his return to acting after 46 years. In the seriesLegrand He played Sofia Ponte, an entrepreneur who built an empire with her cosmetics company.

The clan around Mirtha It is another attraction of his life, because unlike other figures, he has a very visible environment. From his sister Goldywho despite not devoting himself to the show was recognized until his death, his daughter is counted Marcela Tinayreher granddaughter Juanita Vialehis grandson Nacho Vialehis great -grandchildren Amberhis brother José Martínez Suárez, Film director The hardest blow was the death of his son Danielito Tinayrevictim of cancer. The other pain was with the death of her husband, with whom she was a great pair.

Famous phrases:

• “As they see you, they treat you. And they see you badly, they mistreat you,”
• “Does the ditch come?”
• “I am not comfortable, but memorious”
• “You are very politicized, dear”
• “This program brings luck”
• “No, no, no, cut, cut … like that, so, I, no. In profile, there, no”
• TO Silvana Suarez: “I don’t need you to have ratings!”
• “What do they believe, I’m 20 years old? Do I do enough effort! Fuck, shit!”
• “The public is renewed”
• “What is not, can become”
• “I say or I don’t say it?”
• “This is the last year of lunch”
• “Do not fight or discuss, because, gentlemen, life is short and it is worth living”
• “ME-SA-Z!”
• TO Flavia Palmiero: “Did those jewels earn them with honor?”
• TO Mauricio Macri and Juliana Awada: “You are not seeing reality”
• “With me they will not be able”
• About fashion: “I have never put on a jean. Never in my life. I will not wear it. Nor a jogging. Shoes? I have three pairs and I never use them. I fall, I’m going back. I can’t walk without tacos”
• About the ridiculous: “I am more afraid of nothing more than the ridicul
• About love: “No man stays next to a woman if he doesn’t want it”
• About fame: “If it were not known, I would go to all Corrientes Street pizzerias. I would also go see Racing every weekend
• On entertainment: “I am interested in entertaining, because boredom is terrible, on TV and life too”
• About life: “I have intact optimism, the ability to amaze, the desire to live and be someone in life”
• About death: “I would like to remind me as a human, lovely, fun and seductive woman. And very hardworking!”

Viral Moments by Mirtha Legrand

• When the cake caught fire Narciso Ibañez Mint live
• Damián de Santo He said “fool” to the Chiqui
• Fernando Peña He pointed to a weapon Mirtha And I leave her stunned
• Silvia Süller told the brothers Caniggia who had a love relationship with his father

To schedule “Mirtha, the myth”

“Mirtha, the myth”it is a play that returns in April with only four functions on Sundays at 18 at the Regina Theater. Directed by Muscari, has actions of Vanesa Butera, Julia Calvo, Victoria Carreras, Vera Frod, Andrea Ghidone, Natalia Lobo, Tiki Lovera, Belén Pasqualini, Anita Pauls, María Rojí.

In the work the interpreters do not imitate Mirthait is sought that the actresses inhabit it by osmosis, with non -similar figures Mirthathere are no blondes or anyone who looks like a rare phenomenon of unfolding and closeness. Muscari He tried to avoid direct sources and chose to be based on wikipedia to build the show of Mirtha. Despite being able to talk to her or her grandchildren, she avoided first -hand information about private life, sought a stripped look that did not have to do with the inside to achieve an objective, balanced, ironic, emotional portrait. It is also shown to Mirtha controversial, controversial, authentic, in addition to appearing some of the tense and rísido to be equanimous.

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