The newest Mattel Barbie doll honors iconic Mexican actress María Félix. Why and how to buy
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For National Mexican Film Day, which was on Aug. 15, Mattel decided to pay tribute to actress María de los Ángeles Félix Güereña, known as María Félix, with a limited edition doll.
Born on May 4, 1914, in Álamos, Sonora, Félix was an icon of Spanish-language cinema and an international star. Félix made 47 films throughout her career, which started in the early 1940s during the Golden Era of Mexican cinematography.
She enjoyed the luxurious things in life and had a strong personality, which led to her being remembered as a diva as well as for her powerful roles, most famously, for her part in the film "Doña Bárbara," where she played a strong woman who broke from traditional gender roles. Félix was sometimes called “La Doña” for her part in the movie and garnered the nickname "María Bonita" later on.
Off the screen, Félix spoke up for important causes such as female empowerment, women's equality, Indigenous rights and for the preservation of historical architecture in Mexico City.
Now, she's being immortalized as a Barbie doll, designed by Carlyle Nuera, the lead designer for Barbie Signature at Mattel.
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What does the María Félix Barbie doll look like?
The new collector Barbie doll will be released under the Barbie Tribute Collection. It will feature a gold and black jacquard dress paying tribute to the Golden Era of film, gloves, a golden brooch, a tulle scarf, sheer cape, large gold earrings, black heels and Félix’s iconic right eyebrow raise and signature curls.
In an Instagram post, Nuera said he worked directly with the estate of María Félix to get things just right. He sent them samples of skin tones, digital renderings of her face sculpt and photos of every prototype stage to ensure accuracy.
Where can I purchase the María Félix doll?
You can purchase the María Félix Barbie doll on Amazon or on Mattel’s website. You can use the Mattel website to locate stores near you that have the Barbie in stock. The doll is currently sold out on Amazon, but the site says it will be back in stock as soon as possible.
How much does the María Félix doll cost?
The limited-edition Barbie is listed for $40 on Mattel’s website.
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: New Barbie doll captures the spirit of Mexican film star María Félix
