**Raquel Torres (1908-1987)**, a Mexican-American actress, became known for her exotic charm and charismatic performances.

Her film career took off with the starring role in *White Shadows in the South Seas* (1928), a successful silent film that established her as a star. She transitioned successfully to sound cinema, often playing passionate and vigorous Latin characters, or strong-spirited indigenous women.

Among her most significant films are *The Bridge of San Luis Rey* (1929) and the classic comedy *Duck Soup* (1933) alongside the Marx Brothers, where she showcased her comedic talent. Despite a relatively short career, Torres left her mark as one of Hollywood's first Latina icons.