Mary Francis' early life was marked by a sense of wanderlust, with her first 18 years spent traversing the globe across multiple countries, including Turkey, Italy, Argentina, Chile, and Peru. It was during her time in Peru that she made her debut as an actress, starring in the film "You Will Earn the Bread" in 1965, while simultaneously honing her skills in speech and singing.
Following her return to Spain in 1967, Mary Francis ventured into the world of television, establishing herself as a presenter and subsequently appearing in a string of comedies directed by the renowned Pedro Lazaga. Her foray into vaudeville theater was equally successful, with the production "One Night at Home, Ma'am" showcasing her talents under her initial stage name, Mary Francis, a moniker she would retain until the mid-1970s.