Mary Santpere


Maria Santpere i Hernáez, know professionally as Mary Santpere was a multifaceted Catalan actress, star, and comedian. Over her long career, she performed in theater, radio, film, and television.

Family

Mary Santpere was born on a train en-route to Barcelona in 1913. She was the daughter of Rosa Hernáez i Esquirol and Josep Santpere i Pey. Her mother was a dancer, zarzuela singer, and actress. Her father, besides being a notable actor, sang, directed theater works, and was otherwise involved in the Barcelona theater business.

Marriage and children

Santpere married Francesc de Paula Pigrau i Francisco, and they had two children together: Josep Maria Pigrau i Santpere and Maria Rosa Pigrau i Santpere.

Selected performances

Theater

  • ¡Usted dirá!, with Alady. Teatre Còmic, Barcelona

Filmography

Gentleman Thief Unexpected Conflict Eleven Pairs of Boots The Fan La banda de los tres crisantemos May I Borrow Your Girl Tonight?