Lydia Guastavino Lamayson is an Argentine theater and film actress. Fans of soap operas know this actress well for her role as Donna Angelica from the TV series "Wild Angel". She began her creative career in the modeling business, then shone on the theater stage, and in the late 1930s of the last century made her debut on television.
Lamaison devoted her entire life to creativity. Until the end of her days, she continued to work in the theater and star in new films, inspiring all her surroundings with her optimism and vitality.
In the creative biography of the actress, there are many roles on the theater stage and more than forty roles in films. Her career began with the modeling business, then Lydia became a member of the Juan Justo theater troupe. Her first role was as Candida in a play based on the works of Bernard Shaw.
Lamayson is rightfully considered one of the most famous actresses in Argentine theater and cinema. Her name was immortalized in the Blue Hall of the National Congress. Lamayson also received the title of "Honorary Citizen of Buenos Aires." She has many film awards and awards to her credit.
Lydia Lamison passed away in 2012, at the age of ninety-seven.
Biography facts
The future actress was born in a small town in Argentina in the summer of 1914. At the very beginning of the First World War, her family moved to Buenos Aires, where she spent her later life. According to some reports, she had a sister. But who she is, what her name is and what she did is unknown.
Lydia did not like to talk about the family. When the actress was interviewed, she tried in every possible way to bypass this topic, believing that family life should not become the property of the press.
Lamison's school years were spent in the capital. She studied well, was completely passionate about technical disciplines. Most of all she liked to study mathematics and physics.
The grown-up girl began to notice how often young people pay attention to her. She was very beautiful, and soon decided that external data allowed her to start modeling. A few months later, Lydia was already working in one of the local modeling agencies.
For several years Lamayson participated in fashion shows not only in Argentina, but also in Venezuela and Brazil.
Creative way
The modeling business became a launching pad for Lydia for her further creative career. In the 1930s, she decided to try herself on stage, and soon she was enrolled in the troupe of one of the capital's theaters.
Lydia's creative career did not prevent her from getting a teacher's education. She graduated from the university. But she never worked in her specialty, devoting her further life to theater and cinema.
Lamaison began acting on television in 1939. Her debut took place in the film "Wings of My Fatherland". This was followed by work in the films: "The Fall", "The Party is Over", "A Friend in Need".
Having played in the film "I Will Talk About Hope", the actress was awarded the Argentine Film Award for Best Actress.
While filming television, Lamison continued to work in the theater. Dozens of roles played in performances in the 1940s of the last century made her a real star on the stage.
Enormous popularity in cinema came to her already at an advanced age. The directors began to constantly invite the actress to the roles of wise, but, at the same time, cunning and cunning elderly ladies.
At the age of eighty-nine, Lydia wrote her own script for the play "What is Eroticism", dedicated to sexual relations.
Already at the age of ninety, the actress retained a clear mind, amazing memory and excellent health. Sometimes she was surprised that young actors complain of fatigue. She did not understand how one could get tired of her favorite work, which brings so much pleasure and joy.
Personal life
In 1948, on the set of the film "The Corners of Happiness", Lydia met the actor Oscar Soldati. It was love at first sight. Soon the young people got married.
Their family happiness lasted for several decades. Her beloved husband Oscar passed away in 1981. The couple had no children.
