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Paco Rabal and Silvia Pinal© Gianni Ferrari

Silvia Pinal's final farewell: Funeral plans and tributes at Bellas Artes

The 'last diva of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema' will be honored at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City this weekend


NOVEMBER 30, 2024 12:12 AM EST

Silvia Pinal, the celebrated Mexican actress, passed away on the afternoon of November 28 in a hospital located in Mexico City. At 94 years old, the Diva of the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema leaves a remarkable legacy. 

Silvia Pinal Circa 1980© MediaPunch
Silvia Pinal Circa 1980

A white dress to honor Silvia Pinal's firewell 

Among the most meaningful choices made by Silvia Pinal's daughters, Sylvia Pasquel and Alejandra Guzmán, was the outfit selected for the actress's farewell. "We dressed her in a beautiful white gown. She always lit up the room she entered wearing white, yet her red lips spoke a different story," her children commented. 

The attire, carefully selected and provided by Efigenia Ramos, serves as a heartfelt and respectful homage to a woman who profoundly influenced the realms of cinema and television in Mexico.

We chose her white clothing because that was her children's wish.

Efigenia Ramos

When is the tribute to Silvia Pinal?

This Saturday, November 30, at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, a tribute organized by the Ministry of Culture (Secretaría de Cultura) and the National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature (Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura - INBAL) will take place to celebrate her remarkable career and legacy.

The tribute to Silvia Pinal will begin at 11:00 a.m. this Saturday at the Palacio de Bellas Artes.© Secretaría de Cultura de la Ciudad de México

What time does the tribute to Silvia Pinal begin?

The ceremony will take place at 11:00 AM. According to information from Iván Cochegrus, a close friend and producer of the family, all of Silvia Pinal's fans will have the opportunity to say their goodbyes. Her funeral procession will pass through several streets in Mexico City before arriving at Bellas Artes.

Silvia Pinal was accompanied by her children until the very end.© @laguzmanmx
Silvia Pinal was accompanied by her children until the very end

The procession for Silvia Pinal’s Tribute

Silvia Pinal's body will be transported from San Jerónimo to Bellas Artes, traversing through iconic streets such as Eje 10, Universidad, and Eje Central. Her departure will occur at 9:30 AM, accompanied by applause and affectionate tributes from those who gather to pay their respects. The procession is anticipated to last about an hour. 

Palacio de Bellas Artes© Kathrin Ziegler
Palacio de Bellas Artes

What to expect from the tribute to Silvia Pinal?

Sylvia Pasquel, the actress's eldest daughter, shared details about the event, emphasizing that it will embody her mother’s essence. "Everyone deserves a Silvia Pinal," she expressed. The tribute will include music, flowers such as gardenias, calla lilies, and sunflowers, along with pinwheels—symbols that were dear to Pinal. This occasion aims to not only honor her artistic journey but also celebrate the vibrant spirit that characterized her life.

How to attend the tribute for Silvia Pinal?

Entry will be free, allowing anyone to pay tribute to this iconic figure. Attendees can expect an emotional event featuring prominent personalities from the entertainment industry who shared cherished moments with the revered actress.

Will Silvia Pinal's body be present at the tribute in Bellas Artes?

Silvia Pinal's children confirmed that the body of the renowned actress will be at the tribute taking place at Bellas Artes this Saturday. "Everyone deserves a Silvia Pinal," stated Sylvia Pasquel, adding that the event will be filled with music, balloons, calla lilies, gardenias, sunflowers, and pinwheels, all of which she loved.

The previous tribute to Silvia Pinal at Bellas Artes

Mexican actress Silvia Pinal, 90, receives a great tribute for her great artistic career in film and theater at the Palace of Fine Arts. on August 29, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico. © Eyepix Group
Mexican actress Silvia Pinal, 90, receives a great tribute for her great artistic career in film and theater at the Palace of Fine Arts. on August 29, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico.

This will mark Silvia Pinal's second tribute at the Palacio de Bellas Artes. In 2022, an event was held to highlight her extraordinary career. During that occasion, she expressed with deep emotion, "Oh, my dear! I feel so moved... the people who love me, the theater, which I adore." Her children, Sylvia Pasquel, Alejandra Guzmán, and Luis Enrique Guzmán, along with notable figures like Ignacio López Tarso, Norma Lazareno, and Sergio Corona, attended that celebration.

Additional tributes to SIlvia Pinal

A private tribute will be conducted at the funeral home where she is being honored and will be attended by her friends and family. The event is scheduled for 10:00 AM in rooms 1, 2, and 3.