Maria Richwine
Colombian-born American actress (1952–2024)
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Maria Richwine (born María Eugenia Agudelo; June 22, 1952 – March 12, 2024) was a Colombian-born American actress who was also the first Latina Playboy Bunny.
June 22, 1952
Maria Richwine | |
|---|---|
| Born | María Eugenia Agudelo June 22, 1952 Cali, Colombia |
| Died | March 12, 2024 (aged 71) Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1978–2024 |
| Known for | The Buddy Holly Story a.k.a. Pablo |
Her first film role was as Buddy Holly's wife Maria, in the 1978 biopic movie The Buddy Holly Story. Her performance received positive reviews.[1] Newsweek critic David Ansen commented, "Her attractive performance suggests complexities of character that the script fails to explore."[2] She was a regular on Norman Lear's 1984 series a.k.a. Pablo, and also appeared in the television series Three's Company, Sledge Hammer!,[3] and Freddy's Nightmares.
On March 12, 2024, Richwine was found unresponsive in a hot tub, at a residence in Palm Springs, California, and was later pronounced dead. She was 71.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | The Buddy Holly Story | Maria Elena Holly | |
| 1982 | Desire | Cris Arias | |
| 1986 | Hamburger: The Motion Picture | Conchita | |
| 1989 | Ministry of Vengeance | Fatima | action thriller film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | A Man Called Sloane | Maria Casal | Episode: "Samurai" |
| 1982 | Three's Company | Maria Gomez | Episode: "Cousin, Cuisine" |
| 1984 | a.k.a. Pablo | Carmen Rivera | 6 episodes |
| Hardcastle and McCormick | Episode: "Hate the Picture, Love the Frame" | ||
| 1990 | Freddy's Nightmares | Violet Rodriguez | Episode: "Prisoner of Love" |
| 2015 | East Los High | Veggie | Episode: "Valentine's Day" |
