Mona Rico was a Mexican-American actress who is best known for her roles in Alma de Gaucho, Eternal Love, and Goin’ to Town. She had a brief but notable career in the early 1930s, which was impacted by personal tragedy.
Personal and Family Life
Mona Rico was born as Enriqueta Valenzuela on July 15, 1907, in Mexico City. She was married to a man named Beltran, though further details about her family and personal life remain limited. In 1932, her career took a severe hit when she suffered facial injuries in an airplane crash.
Death and Legacy
Mona Rico passed away on July 15, 1994, in Los Angeles County, California. Despite her relatively short career, she was recognized as a WAMPAS Baby Star of 1929, which highlighted her talent and potential in the film industry. Her contributions to early American cinema, specifically in the 1930s, are still remembered by classic film enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Goin’ to Town | 1935-04-25 | Dolores Lopez |
| Eternal Love | 1929-05-11 | Pia |
| Thunder Below | 1932-06-17 | Pajarita |
| A Devil with Women | 1930-10-17 | Alicia |
| La señorita de Chicago | 1931-03-22 | |
| Shanghai Lady | 1929-11-17 | Rose |
| Alma de Gaucho | 1930-06-07 | |
| The Leather Necker | 1935-05-08 | Lolita |