Teresa Velázquez, the blonde younger sister of Lorena Velázquez, embarked on her acting journey in 1957, marking the beginning of a long and illustrious career. Frequently cast as a carefree and youthful character, she worked consistently in both film and theater, collaborating with renowned director Alejandro Jodorowsky throughout the 1970s. After a period of several years, Velázquez decided to step away from acting, only to make a triumphant comeback and continue working on stage and television productions.
However, her life took a devastating turn when she was diagnosed with cancer in 1996. Despite a courageous and publicized battle against the disease, Velázquez tragically passed away the following year, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment. Prior to her untimely demise, Velázquez had been married twice, first to Venezuelan actor Espartaco Santoni with whom she had two children, including actress Paola Santoni. Her second marriage was to producer Carlos Vasallo.
