Actress. Thelma Dorantes was a prominent Mexican actress with a career spanning over four decades in cinema, theater, and television. She embarked on her journey in the entertainment industry through theater, participating in numerous stage productions. In the 1980s, she transitioned to cinema, making notable appearances in films such as "Casos de alarma" (1986), "Juventud rebelde" (1987), "El vergonzoso" (1988), "La secta del sargon" (1990), and "La pareja perfecta" (1991). In 1992, she transitioned to television, where she played significant roles throughout her career. Her debut in telenovelas came with "Triángulo," marking the onset of a prolific presence in Mexican television. Dorantes became a recognizable figure in both comedy programs and telenovelas, leaving a lasting impression on the industry. Among her notable telenovela appearances are "Bajo un mismo rostro," "María Isabel," "Pueblo chico, infierno grande," "Abrázame muy fuerte," "La otra," "Clase 406," "Muchachitas como tú," "Fuego en la sangre," "Mi corazón es tuyo," and "Papá a toda madre." She also acted in comedy series such as "Al derecho y al derbez," "Una familia de diez," "Chespirito," "Güereja de mi vida," and "¡Qué madre tan padre!," as well as in drama series like "La rosa de Guadalupe," "Como dice el dicho," and "Mujer, casos de la vida real." Thelma Dorantes also ventured into writing and starring in the theatrical production "Hombre tenía que ser," which amassed over 1100 performances. In 2016, Dorantes was recognized with an award from the Association of Theater Critics and Journalists (ACPT), an acknowledgment granted to the most outstanding individuals in the theatrical field in Mexico. Her final contributions to the entertainment industry were in the telenovela "Golpe de suerte" and the theatrical play "Amo su inocencia", both in 2024. She passed away on April 10 of the same year due to health complications.