Luisa Sala

Luisa Sala (7 July 1923 – 16 June 1986) was a distinguished actress of stage, film and television from the 1950s until her death. She was born on 7 July 1923 in Madrid, Spain. She was the New York Times' "Critic's Pick" in 1965 for her performance in the film , also known in Spain as , for her performance in the role of the mother of 'Bernardita de Lourdes' ('St. Bernadette'). She died at her home in Madrid on 16 June 1986 by choking to death while eating at her own table in the presence of her family.