La Polaca
Acting
Born: 1944-06-16 · Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Died: 2010-06-02
Biography
Josefa Cotillo Martínez, La Polaca, (Madrid, June 16, 1944 - Seville, June 2, 2010) was a Spanish dancer and actress. She was born in the Lavapiés neighborhood of Madrid. After leaving her studies at the age of ten, she began to dedicate herself to flamenco dancing and created her own style in an absolutely self-taught way. At the age of twelve, she made her debut as a professional in the play “La Parrilla”, at the Alcázar theater in Madrid. At the age of sixteen, she went to America as part of
🎬 Movies (17)
El amor brujo
1986
Pastora
Del amor y de la muerte
1977
Elvira
Canciones de nuestra vida
1975
(archive footage)
La boda o la vida
1974
Patricia
The Godfather and His Goddaughters
1974
Mónica
The Lonely Heart
1973
Rocío
Delusions of Grandeur
1971
Dancer
Rum Runners
1971
Catharina
Si estás muerto, ¿por qué bailas?
1971
Carmen
Hurrah for Adventure!
1970
Juanita
Verano 70
1970
Herself
El abominable hombre de la Costa del Sol
1970
Irma Palacios
Españolear
1969
Rocío
Las secretarias
1968
Loli
With the East Wind
1967
Prostituta que canta y baila
Bewitched Love
1967
Candela
The Last Meeting
1967
Rocío