Ruth Fernández

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
May 23, 1919 (106 years old)
Death date
Jan 09, 2012

Ruth Fernández

Known For

Raíces
1h 30m
Movie 2001

Raíces

Filmed in Puerto Rico and the Bronx, this documentary pays homage to two forms of traditional Puerto Rican music: la bomba and la plena. This film also celebrates the African influence of this music and its significance to Puerto Rico’s rich culture. Includes appearances by members of the Cepeda family, Marc Anthony, La India, José Feliciano, Danny Rivera, Lucecita Benítez, and Ángel "Cucco" Peña.

Romance del cumbanchero: la música de Rafael Hernández
2h 0m
Movie 1998

Romance del cumbanchero: la música de Rafael Hernández

Homage to the Puerto Rican composer Rafael Hernández.

Rafael Hernández, jibarito del mundo
0h 53m
Movie 1992

Rafael Hernández, jibarito del mundo

Through interviews with friends, family, and colleagues, the documentary relates the life and career of Rafael Hernández, one of Puerto Rico’s most renowned and beloved composers of popular songs.

La gran fiesta
1h 41m
Movie 1986

La gran fiesta

In 1942, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a casino is organizing a farewell party for its patrons, since it's about to be turned into a US military base. The guests drink, seduce and gossip, but some also plot against each other.

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