Being a celebrity is a challenging one, as they have to face every obstacle in the field. Moreover, to be a film star is a risky field that nothing can be predicted. There, one can reach the peak or fall that entire life can be changed. One such celebrity who’s lived an unpredictable life is Myrtle Gonzalez. Let’s learn more about her.
Who Myrtle Gonzalez actually is?
Myrtle was born in Los Angeles in the year 1891 in September. Her father was a Mexican, and her mother from Irish. Myrtle’s mother is an opera singer, and she used to bring young Myrtle to local concerts while performing in local plays and church choirs. She earned a break to act on the big screen when the US film industry relocated from New York to Los Angeles. Myrtle Gonzalez died at the age of twenty-seven as she suffered a premature death due to the Spanish flu pandemic on October 22nd, 1918.
How did Myrtle Gonzalez’s career start?
Myrtle Gonzalez’s life was changed when, at the age of fourteen, while meeting a traveling vaudeville troupe who had visited the school for a performance. Then, she convinced her parents to take part in the troupe as an assistant. They gave her a chance to perform in local theaters around Los Angeles, thus molding her skill as an actress. She became capable of dancing in various dance styles as she took dancing lessons. When she was twenty-one, she made her debut film called “The Immigrant,” in which she played a supporting role. Thus, she started her career.
Controversies of Myrtle :
It is quite normal that every celebrity faces scandals and controversies. Myrtle Gonzalez is also one of those, and her infamous controversies that her involvement with Herbert Blanche, a director. But he was already married to Alice Guy-Blache, a pioneer of early cinema. Due to these controversies, Alice divorced Herbert. This spoiled the reputation of both Myrtle and Herbert.
Conclusion:
Myrtle Gonzalez is a true inspiration for even the present generations of actresses and actors. She is one of the first Mexican-American actresses who successfully led her career in Hollywood. She also paved the way for future Latinx performers who wish to be a part of the great industry. She is really a pioneer of the film industry as she is still remembered for her marvelous work.
