Former Hollywood home of Mexican actress Dolores del Río designated historical-cultural monument

HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Late Mexican actress Dolores del Río was honored in Hollywood Thursday.

A Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument plaque was unveiled at her former home.
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The Consul General of Mexico in Los Angeles presided over the dedication.

With a career spanning more than 50 years, Del Río is considered the first major Latina crossover star who succeeded in Hollywood.
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She also returned to Mexico and continued to act, becoming one of the most important stars of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.