Paquita Rico 1929 – 2017

Biography

Paquita Rico was born on October 13, 1929, in Triana, a historic neighborhood of Seville, Spain. She would go on to become a notable Spanish actress, contributing to the performing arts throughout her lifetime. Her career spanned decades, during which she established herself as a respected figure in Spanish entertainment and culture.

Throughout her professional life, Paquita Rico worked as an actress, bringing characters to life on stage and screen. Her performances were part of Spain’s rich theatrical and cinematic heritage during the twentieth century. She maintained her connection to her native Andalusia throughout her life, remaining rooted in the vibrant cultural traditions of her birthplace.

Paquita Rico passed away on July 9, 2017, in Seville at an advanced age, with pneumonia as the cause of her death. She was laid to rest in the Cemetery of San Fernando in Seville, her final resting place in the city she called home. Her legacy endures as part of Spanish cultural history, remembered for her contributions to the performing arts during a transformative era in Spanish entertainment.