María Esther Fernández González, a talented and accomplished Mexican film and television actress, entered this world on August 23, 1917, in the picturesque town of Mascota, nestled in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. Her remarkable journey to stardom began in the early 20th century, during the "Golden Age of Mexican cinema", a period of great cultural and artistic prosperity in Mexico's film industry, which spanned from the 1930s to the 1940s.
Fernández's illustrious acting career commenced with a humble beginning as an extra in the 1934 film La Mujer del Puerto, where her undeniable beauty and captivating charisma swiftly garnered the attention of the renowned film director Fernando de Fuentes. De Fuentes, recognizing Fernández's immense potential, bestowed upon her the coveted female lead role in the 1936 film Allá en el Rancho Grande, opposite the charismatic Tito Guizar, thereby marking the inception of the illustrious Golden Age of Mexican cinema, a period that would forever etch Fernández's name in the annals of Mexican entertainment history.
From the early 1930s onwards, Fernández embarked on a remarkable career in the film industry, captivating audiences with her outstanding performances in numerous blockbuster movies. One of her earliest notable roles was in the 1937 film "Amapola del Camino", where she shared the screen with esteemed actors Andrea Palma and Tito Guizar. Her talent and charisma continued to shine in her subsequent films, including the 1938 hit "Mi Candidato", where she starred alongside Joaquín Pardavé and Pedro Armendàriz.
As her popularity grew, Fernández's fame soon transcended national borders, with her films being widely promoted by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in Latin America. This recognition also led to an invitation to work in the prestigious Hollywood film industry, offering her a unique opportunity to share her talents with an international audience.
In the year 1943, a pivotal moment in the illustrious career of the talented actress, María Félix Fernández, marked the beginning of her foray into the realm of sound films with a remake of the beloved Mexican cinematic masterpiece, Santa, expertly directed by the renowned Norman Foster. This milestone was accompanied by the presence of the dashing Ricardo Montalban, with whom Fernández shared the screen.
Fernández's illustrious professional trajectory, marked by numerous achievements and milestones, came to a close with a final appearance in the cinematic production "Reclusorio II" in the year 1997.
