Maria Montez

Black and white portrait illustration of actress Maria Montez by Kate Westworth

The Caribbean Cyclone

Maria Montez was a Dominican actress that gained extraordinary fame in Hollywood in the 1940s, she was called „Caribbean Cyclone“ or „Tempestuous Montez“, knew how to behave like a star and became one of the famed „Queens of Technicolor“. One lady you definitely need to know. 

She knew how to create an image that truly captivated and also how to use it to create success and wealth. Her untimely, mysterious death only added to her mystique and iconic stardom.

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