Bárbara Coronel

Bárbara Coronel (c. 1643–1691)[1], was a Spanish stage performer. Coronel was one of the more famous and popular performers of the era, known and celebrated for acting in masculine acting and style, often performing male parts.[2] In fact, Coronel is reputed to have also dressed and behaved as a man in day-to-day life.[1]

Coronel was born to Agustin and Maria Coronel, who were also actors. Coronel began acting when aged only 11, and eventually rose to managing a company of actors.

Coronel was involved in several scandals which attracted a lot of attention. In the most infamous scandal, Coronel was accused of the murder of Francisco Jalón, who was Coronel's husband.[3] Shortly before Coronel would have been executed for the crime, Coronel's uncle, the actor Juan Rana, made a dramatic appeal, which successfully convinced the Inquisition to reverse the charges.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Boyle, Margaret E. (2014-01-01). Unruly Women: Performance, Penitence, and Punishment in Early Modern Spain. University of Toronto Press. p. 3. ISBN 978-1-4426-4615-5.
  2. ^ McKendrick, Melveena (1989). Theatre in Spain, 1490-1700. CUP Archive. p. 195. ISBN 978-0-521-42901-6.
  3. ^ Kahn, Aaron M. (2011-09-22). On Wolves and Sheep: Exploring the Expression of Political Thought in Golden Age Spain. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. p. 137. ISBN 978-1-4438-3417-9.
  • Gómez García, Manuel (1998). Diccionario Akal de Teatro. Ediciones Akal. p. 215. ISBN 9788446008279.
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