Angélica María

Angélica María
Angélica María in 2016
Born (1944-09-27) September 27, 1944
Other namesLa Novia de México
Citizenship
  • United States (by birthplace)
  • Mexico (from mother)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active1950–present
ChildrenAngélica Vale
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Websitewww.angelicamaria.com.mx

Angélica María Hartman Ortiz (born September 27, 1944), also known as "La Novia de México", is a Mexican singer and actress. She debuted as a child actress in the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema in films such as Pecado (1951), Una mujer decente (1951) y Mi esposa y la otra (1954). During the 1960s, she became a teen idol in Mexico thanks to her telenovelas and films, along with her musical career with compositions by Armando Manzanero that made her known as a rock and roll and pop ballad singer. Her hits include the Hot Latin Tracks top 40-singles "El hombre de mi vida", "Reina y cenicienta", "Prohibido" and "El taconazo".

Her accolades include the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, three Premios TVyNovelas, two Ariel Awards (including the Golden Ariel), and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of her achievements in the television, film, and music industry.