Anna Delia Navarro (also cited Ana Delia Navarro; August 18, 1933 – December 27, 2006) was an American film and television actress.

Early life

With regard to Anna Navarro's birthplace, various references cite different locations. Some sources state that she was born in

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. In an interview with Navarro published in the ''

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'' in October 1961, writer Lydia Lane identifies New York as her birthplace.

Career

Navarro began her career in entertainment serving as a guide in numerous

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television programs. According to some sources, she made her film debut in 1953's ''

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'' in 1954. Navarro's television debut was in the

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''. She then made appearances in the television programs ''

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''. Her final credit was from the

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Death

Navarro died in December 2006, at the age of 73.

Filmography

* ''

'' (1953) as Mexican Girl (uncredited) * ''

'' (1954) as Conchita (uncredited) * '' The Human Jungle'' (1954) as Waitress (uncredited) * ''

'' (1954) as Slave Girl (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1955) as Slave Girl (uncredited) * '' Wichita'' (1955) as Girl (uncredited) * '' Time Table'' (1956) as Mexican Bar Fly (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1958) as Conchita (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1958) as Raquel (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1969) as Carlotta Mendoza * ''

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'' (1980) as Sunny Jordeen * '' Angel III: The Final Chapter'' (1988) as Gloria * ''

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'' (1993) as Cop in Station

Television

* ''

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'' (1958) (Season 1 Episode 20: "The Case of the Lonely Heiress") as Delores Coterro * ''

'' (1959) (Season 4 Episode 15: "A Personal Matter") as Nurse Maria * ''

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'' (1963) (Season 9 Episode 11: "Extradition Part 1 & 2") as Marguerita * ''

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'' (1969) (Season 8 Episode 03: "Halfway Back from Hell") as Maria Ortiz * ''

'' (1999) (Season 7, Episode 22: "Jacob's Ladder") as Hannah Sanchez In the TV show "CHiPs", Ponch's mother, Maria Poncherello, was played by actress Anna Navarro. She appeared in Season 2's "Rally 'Round the Bank" and Season 3's "Christmas Watch".

References

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