**Actress Conchita Montenegro was born Concepción Andrés Picado in San Sebastián, Spain on 11 September 1911. She was a Spanish model, dancer, and actress. A major film star in her own country, Conchita Montenegro was one of the first Spanish speaking actresses to be recruited by Hollywood to appear in their Spanish versions of English language films. Her film career began in Spain during the late silent era. She moved to Hollywood in 1930 and appeared in many Spanish versions of Hollywood films as well as several English language films. She returned to Spain and starred in films until her retirement in 1944. Conchita Montenegro is considered one of most important stars of Spain’s early cinema.** - Image #4 <@1012023106807791616>
Actress Conchita Montenegro was born Concepción Andrés Picado in San Sebastián, Spain on 11 September 1911. She was a Spanish model, dancer, and actress. A major film star in her own country, Conchita Montenegro was one of the first Spanish speaking actresses to be recruited by Hollywood to appear in their Spanish versions of English language films. Her film career began in Spain during the late silent era. She moved to Hollywood in 1930 and appeared in many Spanish versions of Hollywood films as well as several English language films. She returned to Spain and starred in films until her retirement in 1944. Conchita Montenegro is considered one of most important stars of Spains early cinema.