Yolanda Montes, widely known as Tongolele, the iconic Mexican-American dancer, actress, and vedette who played a pivotal role in shaping Mexico’s Golden Age of Cinema, passed away on Sunday ...

Dancer and actress Tongolele, whose sensual persona made her an icon of Mexican cinema's golden age, has died. She was 93. Mexico's secretary of culture confirmed Tongolele's death on Monday in a ...

MEXICO CITY — (AP) — Tongolele, the iconic American dancer who transformed the nightlife scene in mid-20th century Mexico City with her hip movements to the sound of drums, has died at the age ...

FILE - Dancer Yolanda Montez, better known as Tongolele, talks about a photograph in her home, during an interview in Mexico City, March 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo, File) FILE - Dancer ...

Tongolele, the renowned American-born dancer who captivated audiences in mid-20th century Mexico with her mesmerizing hip movements and distinctive stage presence, has passed away at the age of 93.

She chose Tongolele, inspired by African and Tahitian culture. Her career skyrocketed as she headlined Mexico City’s premier theaters, leading to roles in films like “Mátenme porque me muero ...