Lupe Vélez

Actress and dancer of Mexican-American descent

Lupe Vélez was a Mexican-American actress and dancer who was one of the first Latina stars of Hollywood. Born in 1908, Vélez began her career as a dancer and singer before transitioning to acting. She was known for her exotic beauty and charming on-screen presence, and appeared in films such as 'The Arizona Kid' and 'The Vagabond Lady'. Vélez was also a pioneering figure for women of color in Hollywood, paving the wa...