Dolores del Río

Born María de los Dolores Asúnsolo y López-Negrete, Dolores del Río hailed from a prominent Mexican family, tracing her lineage back to Spanish nobility. Her family's deep roots in Durango and Zacatecas provided a suitably dramatic backdrop for a life that would soon become pure cinema.

While she certainly looked the part of a femme fatale, there’s no evidence to suggest del Río had any particular connection to the tribe. Her family was reportedly devoutly Catholic, and her early life was far more concerned with revolutionary upheavals and escaping firing squads than finding a good synagogue.

Del Río’s career, however, was nothing short of kvell-worthy. She was a pioneering Latina star in Hollywood, breaking barriers and gracing the silver screen alongside the likes of Fred Astaire and John Barrymore. Later, she returned to Mexico, becoming a foundational figure in its Golden Age of cinema. A true international icon, she brought Mexican glamour to the world, even if she didn't bring any bagels.