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Rosa María Juana Martínez Suárez Wiki Biography

Rosa María Juana Martínez Suárez (born February 23, 1927), known by her stage name Mirtha Legrand, is an Argentine actress and television presenter who has worked in Argentina and Spain, twin sister of retired actress Silvia Legrand. With a 72 year career, Legrand is one of the most popular entertainment figures in Argentina.Her first leading role on film was at age 14. Currently she continues to work and is considered the most important star in Argentinian show business along with Susana Gimenez. Mirtha is considered one of the most important Latin American television hostesses.Her TV show is one of the longest running television programs in Argentina, having first aired in 1968. She has spent over 45 years on screen hosting her talk show “Lunch with Mirtha Legrand”, which receives celebrities from all over the world, including Hollywood and Europe, around a table for lunch discussing different topics. In 2013, the program returned in a weekly format, which airs on Sundays on América TV.She is known for her astounding vitality, elegance, and taste for jewelry and haute couture. 

Full Name Mirtha Legrand
Net Worth $75 Million
Date Of Birth February 23, 1927
Place Of Birth Villa Cañás, Santa Fe, Argentina
Profession Actress
Nationality Argentine
Spouse Daniel Tinayre
Children * Daniel Andrés Tinayre, * Marcela Tinayre
Parents Rosa Suárez, Jose Martinez
Siblings Silvia Legrand, José A. Martínez Suárez
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Movies On Tuesdays, Orchids, Safo, Historia De Una Pasión, La Casta Susana, Cinco besos, Passport to Rio, La Doctora quiere tangos, Vidalita, The Earring, Love Never Dies, La pícara soñadora, La patota, Under the Same Skin, The Journey, The Mirror, Doña Francisquita
Fact
1 Has three great-grandchild: Ambar De Benedictis, Silvestre Valenzuela and Alí Valenzuela.
2 She has three grandchildren: Nacho Viale, Juana Viale and Rocco Gastaldi.
3 Her mother Rosa Suárez was a teacher.
4 Her father José Martínez (b. 1899 – d. 1937) was born in Almería, Spain.
5 She has two children Marcela Tinayre and Daniel. Daniel died in 2001.
6 Twin sister of actress Silvia Legrand and sister of the director José A. Martínez Suárez.

Actress

Title Year Status Character
Son amores 2002 TV Series Mirtha Legrand
Constancia, una esposa constante 1976 TV Movie Constancia Montero
Alta comedia 1971 TV Series
Carola y Carolina 1966 TV Series Carolina
Con gusto a rabia 1965 Ana
The Games Men Play 1963 Secretary
Bajo un mismo rostro 1962 Inés Després
Sábado a la noche, cine 1960
La patota 1960 Paulina Vidal Ugarte
En la ardiente oscuridad 1958
M. ama a M. 1958 TV Series
La pícara soñadora 1956 Silvia Vidal
El amor nunca muere 1955
Tren internacional 1954 Margarita Sandoval / María de los Ángeles del Valle
Doña Francisquita 1952 Doña Francisquita
La de los ojos color del tiempo 1952
El pendiente 1951 Hilda
La vendedora de fantasías 1950 Martha
Esposa último modelo 1950 María Fernanda Alcántara
La doctora quiere tangos 1949
Vidalita 1949
Pasaporte a Río 1948 Nina Reyes
30 segundos de amor 1947
Como tú lo soñaste 1947 Catalina
El retrato 1947
Un beso en la nuca 1946
Cinco besos 1945
La señora de Pérez se divorcia 1945
María Celeste 1945
La pequeña señora de Pérez 1944 Julieta Ayala
La casta Susana 1944
Mi novia es un fantasma 1944
Safo, historia de una pasión 1943 Irene Benavídez
El espejo 1943
Claro de luna 1942
El viaje 1942
Adolescencia 1942
Soñar no cuesta nada 1941
Los martes orquídeas 1941 Elenita
Hay que educar a Niní 1940 Niní
La dueña 2012 TV Mini-Series Sofía Ponte

Thanks

Title Year Status Character
Brother and Sister 2010 special thanks
Son amores 2002 TV Series appreciation for her appearance – 1 episode

Self

Title Year Status Character
Almorzando con Mirtha Legrand 1968-2016 TV Series Herself – Hostess
La noche de Mirtha 2013-2016 TV Series Herself – Hostess
Maldita Moda 2016 TV Series Herself
Premios Martín Fierro 2016 2016 TV Movie Herself – Nominee: Best Variety Show / Nominee: Best TV Hostess
Premios Tato 2015 2015 TV Movie Herself – Nominee: Best Hostess / Nominee: Best Variety Show
Premios Martín Fierro 2015 2015 TV Special Herself – Nominee: Best TV Hostess / Winner: Best Variety Show
Duro de domar 2015 TV Series Herself
Premios Martín Fierro 2014 2014 TV Special Herself – Nominee: Best TV Hostess
Intrusos en el espectáculo 2013 TV Series Herself
2013 Premios Martín Fierro 2013 TV Special Herself – Nominee: Best Lead Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Caiga quien caiga – CQC 2001-2013 TV Series Herself
Premios Tato 2012 2012 TV Special Herself – Presenter / Nominee
La Pelu 2012 TV Series Herself – Guest
AM – Antes del mediodía 2011-2012 TV Series Herself
Antes que sea tarde 2012 TV Series Herself
Premios Martín Fierro 2012 2012 TV Special Herself – Presenter: Life Achievement Award to Susana Giménez
Mar del Plata Moda Show 2012 2012 TV Special Herself – Audience
Susana Giménez 2007-2011 TV Series Herself – Guest
Un mundo perfecto 2011 TV Series Herself
Premios Martín Fierro 2011 2011 TV Special Herself – Nominee: Best TV Hostess
El Trece: 50 años 2010 TV Special Himself
Premios Martín Fierro 2010 2010 TV Special Herself – Presenter / Nominee: Best TV Hostess
Premios Martín Fierro 2009 2009 TV Movie Herself – Winner: Best TV Hostess
Zoom, mirá de cerca 2009 TV Series Herself
Premios Martín Fierro 2008 2008 TV Movie Herself – Hostess / Nominee: Best TV Hostess / Winner: Life Achievement Award
Premios Martín Fierro 2007 2007 TV Movie Herself – Nominee: Best TV Hostess
Premios Martín Fierro 2006 2006 TV Special Herself – Hostess / Nominee: Best TV Hostess
Premios Clarín Espectáculos 2005 2005 TV Special Herself
La noche del 10 2005 TV Series Herself
Mañanas informales 2005 TV Series Herself
Premios Martín Fierro 2005 2005 TV Movie Herself – Hostess / Winner: Best TV Hostess / Nominee: Best Radio Hostess
Premios Clarín Espectáculos 2004 2004 TV Special Herself
Premios Clarín Espectáculos 2003 2003 TV Special Herself – Presenter
Premios Martín Fierro 2003 2003 TV Special Herself – Winner: Special Award
Premios Clarín Espectáculos 2002 2002 TV Special Herself – Presenter
Biografías no autorizadas 2000 TV Series documentary
Versus 2000 TV Series Herself
Sábado Bus 2000 TV Series Herself – Guest
Las 24 horas de Malvinas 1982 TV Movie Herself

Archive Footage

Title Year Status Character
AM – Antes del mediodía 2014 TV Series Herself
1002 Momentos de la tele 2012-2013 TV Series Herself
Gracias por venir, gracias por estar 2012 TV Series Herself
Las tragedias de los famosos 2010-2011 TV Series Herself
Los nuevos y clásicos bloopers 2004-2011 TV Series Herself
Plan TV 2011 TV Series Herself
678 2011 TV Series Herself
Caiga quien caiga – CQC 2010 TV Series Herself – Top Five #5: Gorilla or Fag?
Ran15 2006 TV Series Herself
Aunque usted no lo viera 2004-2005 TV Series Herself
Mañanas informales 2005 TV Series Herself

Won Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
1997 Career Condor Argentinean Film Critics Association Awards
1945 Silver Condor Argentinean Film Critics Association Awards Best Actress (Mejor Actriz) La pequeña señora de Pérez (1944)

Nominated Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2012 Premio Martín Fierro Premios Martín Fierro Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Telefeature (Actriz protagonista de miniserie o telefilme) La dueña (2012)