Luana Alcañiz was an American actress known for her roles in films like A Devil with Women, Doctor Zhivago, and La dama atrevida. Born as Ana Lucrecia Ubeda in Madrid, Spain, she achieved fame during her career as a dancer and actress.
Personal and Family Life
Luana Alcañiz was born on May 8, 1906, to Spanish parents who emigrated to Cuba. After spending her early childhood in America and Spain, she returned to New York at sixteen to pursue her career in vaudeville. She married dancer Juan Puerta, who became her partner in performance.
Career
Luana adopted her stepfather’s last name, Alcañiz, for her stage name. She made a significant impact in the film industry by starring in both American and Spanish films in the 1930s and 1940s. In the early 1960s, she briefly returned to acting and appeared in the classic film Doctor Zhivago.
Death and Legacy
Luana Alcañiz passed away on July 24, 1991, in Madrid, Spain. Her contributions to both American and Spanish cinema have left a lasting legacy, showcasing her talent and versatility as an actress. She is often remembered for her performances that blurred cultural boundaries in film.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ama Rosa | 1960-04-17 | Isabel |
| Verbena trágica | 1939-03-12 | |
| El presidio | 1930-11-14 | Ana Marlowe |
| A Devil with Women | 1930-10-17 | Dolores |
| Frontiers of ’49 | 1939-01-19 | Dolores de Cervantes |
| Sol y sombra | 1946-03-14 | |
| Doctor Zhivago | 1965-12-22 | Mrs. Sventytski (uncredited) |
| María Magdalena, pecadora de Magdala | 1946-10-10 | La Virgen María |
| Der Teppich des Grauens | 1962-07-31 | Mrs. Shipley |
| La Barraca | 1945-05-27 | Pepeta |
| Contra la Corriente | 1936-03-06 | Rosalía |
| El romance del palmar | 1938-12-05 | |
| Reina de reinas: La Virgen María | 1948-02-11 | |
| Cuatro bodas y pico | 1963-01-01 | Doña Teresa, la madre |
| Horas de pánico | 1957-05-27 | |
| La paz empieza nunca | 1960-12-19 | |
| El inspector Víctor contra Arsenio Lupin | 1947-01-01 | |
| Un paso al frente | 1960-10-31 | Doña Luisa |
| Del mismo barro | 1930-09-19 | |
| El último de los Vargas | 1930-10-03 | |
| La casa de las sonrisas | 1948-04-07 | Isabel |