Canarian actress Emilia Cazorla dies at 63 after long illness

Emilia Cazorla, a prominent Canarian actress and theatre teacher, died on Monday at age 63 after a decade-long illness, according to family sources. Source: infobae Source: elconfidencial

Career and legacy

Born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 1962, Cazorla was a key figure in Canarian theatre. She taught at several training centres and played a crucial role in founding the Unión de Actores de Canarias, advocating for the sector's organisation. Source: elconfidencial She also appeared in early productions of the regional television and in the film La isla interior, directed by Dunia Ayaso and Félix Sabroso. Source: infobae

Reaction

Israel Reyes, producer of the company Clapso, described her as "a woman deeply committed to her profession" and highlighted her firm defence of labour rights in the performing arts. Source: elconfidencial In recent years, she had stepped away from professional activity due to health problems. Source: infobae