Silvia Pinal Was Also Part of Mexican Politics; A Look At Her Role

Although many knew her for being the face of the iconic and controversial show 'Mujer, casos de la vida real', or for her career as an actress, Silvia Pinal has also stood out for her political career over the years.

Her first foray took place in 1981, when the already celebrated actress married Tulio Hernández Gómez, who was then the Governor of Tlaxcala. Between that year and 1987, Silvia became the president of the National System for the Integral Development of the Family of the aforementioned State.

Honoring her profession and her love for art, it was during her tenure in Tlaxcala that she began the project to restore the Xicohténcatl Theater, a cultural precinct rich in history and architecture. Silvia was also instrumental in the restoration of the Cacaxtla archaeological site.

It was in those years that Silvia joined the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), making it clear that her incursion into politics went beyond her marriage. After finishing her tenure as First Lady of the State, Silvia returned to the cameras with the historic program 'Mujer, casos de la vida real.' However, this would also mean the end of her political career.

In September 1991, Silvia would return to the political scene by becoming a Deputy of the Congress of the Union, a position she would hold until August 1994. In November of that same year she would hold a new political position as representative of the Assembly of Representatives of the Federal District of Mexico until 1997.

A year later Silvia was appointed Senator of the Mexican Congress until August 2000. Throughout her political career she fought for different causes, among which art and environmental issues stand out. The legendary actress managed to get the Mexican Film Law to include the right of interpreters, in addition to working on the Condominium Law and the Tourism Law.

Likewise, she promoted projects in favor of ecological care and preservation, as well as the lowering of taxes for theaters and the dissemination and promotion of theatrical books.

Although her career as a public servant was not as extensive as her career as a television, film and theater actress, Silvia made a difference with her contribution in different areas, watching over art and culture, which were her trenches.

Likewise, the emblematic actress will be remembered for being one of the first entertainment figures to venture into the political arena in Mexico, at a time when both areas seemed to be very separate. Silvia managed to erase that division and achieve different goals for her guild.