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NYC Gets Rare Look at María Félix, the Rebel Queen of Mexican Cinema

MoMA honors Mexican screen legend María Félix with 'La Doña' retrospective, showcasing 13 films of the iconic actress who defied stereotypes.

Mexicanist

Mexicanist

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A glamorous María Félix looking with a confident, piercing gaze.
They don't call her "La Doña" for nothing! María Félix didn't just break the mold, she redefined it. Strong, brave, and determined since way back when. A true icon then, now, and forever. Credit: UNAM

Long before Hollywood’s leading ladies demanded equal pay and shattered glass ceilings, there was María Félix—Mexico’s fiery silver-screen goddess who redefined power, beauty, and unapologetic femininity in an era dominated by machismo.

Now, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is paying tribute to the legendary actress with “María Félix: La Doña,” a 13-film retrospective running from July 11 to 27, showcasing the digitized glory of one of cinema’s most indomitable stars.

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