Personal Info
Josefa Cotillo Martínez
La Polaca
Acting
Biography
Josefa Cotillo Martínez, La Polaca, (Madrid, June 16, 1944 - Seville, June 2, 2010) was a Spanish dancer and actress.
She was born in the Lavapiés neighborhood of Madrid. After leaving her studies at the age of ten, she began to dedicate herself to flamenco dancing and created her own style in an absolutely self-taught way. At the age of twelve, she made her debut as a professional in the play “La Parrilla”, at the Alcázar theater in Madrid. At the age of sixteen, she went to America as part of the company of the dancer José Greco, in which she quickly became one of the main figures. Her nick…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
El amor brujo
as Pastora
Del amor y de la muerte
as Elvira
Canciones de nuestra vida
as (archive footage)
The Godfather and His Goddaughters
as Mónica
La boda o la vida
as Patricia
The Lonely Heart
as Rocío
Delusions of Grandeur
as Dancer
Rum Runners
as Catharina
Si estás muerto, ¿por qué bailas?
as Carmen
Hurrah for Adventure!
as Juanita