18 Facts About Irma Serrano

Irma Serrano appeared in celebrity gossip magazines and television shows because of her political career as senator for her home state of Chiapas from 1994 to 1997.

Irma Serrano's father, Santiago Serrano Ruiz "El Chanti", was a distinguished author, poet, and politician born in Suchiapa.

Irma Serrano's mother, Maria Castro Dominguez, was a local aristocrat who owned various haciendas.

Irma Serrano's parents divorced when she was 7 years old.

Irma Serrano was a cousin of poet, author, and diplomat Rosario Castellanos.

Irma Serrano began her artistic career as a dancer in the choreographic group directed by the dancer Chelo La Rue.

Later, Irma Serrano began her career as singer when signing a contract with Columbia Records in 1962.

Irma Serrano became one of the most popular Mexican folk music artists of the 1960s.

Irma Serrano began her career in films at age 29 in the movie Samson vs the Zombies, starring the popular Mexican wrestler El Santo.

Irma Serrano worked on films like The Extra, opposite Cantinflas, Tiburoneros, and Gabino Barrera along with the actor and singer Antonio Aguilar, among others.

Irma Serrano performed special performances in films like Cabaret Nights and Lola la trailera.

In 1986, Irma Serrano made her last major film performance in the horror film The Lovers of the Lord of the Night next to Isela Vega and Emilio Fernandez.

In 1972, Irma Serrano acquired the old Virginia Fabregas Theater, located in Calle Donceles in Mexico City's Historic Center.

The stage play was produced by Irma Serrano and directed by Maricela Lara.

In 1977, Irma Serrano partnered with actor, producer, writer and director Alejandro Jodorowsky to perform the stage play Lucrecia Borgia.

In 1994, Irma Serrano successfully ran for the Senate, representing her home state of Chiapas.

On 25 March 2009, Irma Serrano was arrested in Chiapas and taken into custody to Mexico City's federal.

Irma Serrano died from a heart attack on 1 March 2023, at the age of 89.