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Isabel Sarli was discovered by filmmaker Armando Bo and became the star of his films, starting with El trueno entre las hojas (1957) in 1956. Her nude scenes in this drama --a first in Argentinian cinema-- and their subsequent soft-porn movies were highly criticized and condemned in Argentina. In spite of censorship and persecution, she became an international star, filming in Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Mexico, Panama and Venezuela, and films like Fuego (1969) and Fiebre (1971) reached the American and European markets. Although she was very funny in sex comedies like La mujer del zapatero (1965), Bo insisted in casting her in naturalistic melodramas. After his death in 1981, Isabel Sarli retired and only appeared sporadically in other directors' films.

Guillermo Saposnik was born on 24 September 1974 in Paraná, Entre Ríos, Argentina. He is a cinematographer, known for Wild Tales (2014), The Two Popes (2019) and The Eternaut (2025).

He was one of the most important Argentinian filmmakers; he was the first of them who dared to talk about political issues in his films, back in the fifties, and during his whole career he criticized the military repression in Argentina, both in the films he directed, and the ones he produced, through his production company Aries Cinematográfica, the most important of his country, which he co-founded with Héctor Olivera. He was the president of the Argentinian Association of Film Directors at the time of his death.

Celina Murga was born on 6 April 1973 in Paraná, Entre Ríos, Argentina. She is a director and writer, known for Ana y los otros (2003), A Week Alone (2008) and The Third Side of the River (2014).

Lorena Meritano was born on 30 September 1970 in Concordia, Entre Rios, Argentina. She is an actress, known for Amas de casa desesperadas (2006), Pasión de gavilanes (2003) and La mujer de mi vida (1998).

Tilda Thamar was born on 7 December 1921 in Urdinarrain, Entre Ríos, Argentina. She was an actress and director, known for L'appel (1974), The Master Plan (1954) and A Night at the Moulin Rouge (1957). She was married to Alejo Vidal Quadras. She died on 12 April 1989 in Clermont-en-Argonne, Meuse, France.

Bubbling, lively Argentinian comedienne and singer with a 50+ year career, who shone in local versions of Boeing Boeing, My Fair Lady, Mame and Pippin, but appeared in only several movies - most notable was her co-starring role in La pérgola de las flores (1965). She also frequently appeared on television, including roles on the series House Master and Illusions.

Verónica Vieyra was born on 24 March 1968 in Gualeguaychú, Entre Ríos, Argentina. She is an actress, known for Muñeca brava (1998), Cops (1997) and Máximo Corazón (2002). She was previously married to Silvestre.

Joseph Kessel was born on 31 January 1898 in Villa Clara, Entre Ríos, Argentina. He was a writer, known for Belle de Jour (1967), Army of Shadows (1969) and The Night of the Generals (1967). He was married to Michèle O'Brien, Catherine Gangardt and Nadia-Alexandra Polizu-Michsunesti. He died on 23 July 1979 in Avernes, Val d'Oise, France.

Julia Solomonoff is an Argentine filmmaker based in New York. She has written and directed shorts and features that garnered awards at festivals worldwide. Her debut feature, "Hermanas" participated at the Sundance Lab, Berlinale Talent Campus and premiered in Toronto Film Festival. "The Last Summer of la Boyita", co-produced by Almodovar, won over 20 international awards, including Prix de la Jeunesse, from ACID at Cannes. "Nobody's Watching" won Best Actor at Tribeca Film Festival and Condor Award for Best Screenplay and was a New York Times, Village Voice and The Guardian Critic's Pick. For TV, she directed the documentary series "Aerocene Pacha", "Parana, biography of a river" and the fiction "The Suitor" based on a story by Julia Alvarez for PBS. Most recently, she was executive producer, showrunner and director of "15 an hour" a 10 episode series for Paramount+- She often deals with issues of immigration, identity and belonging and has a realistic, humanistic and subtle touch. Her films are praised for compelling performances, authenticity and a compassionate and curious gaze. Some quotes from the press: "Smart and engaging... "Nobody's Watching addresses immigration issues head on but it is more about being set existentially adrift." says New York Times critic Glenn Kenny "Solomonoff has crafted an arresting tale of privilege and displacement" "The Last Summer of the Boyita" is lavishly shot and beautifully acted. The film manages to pack a punch. Its central motif of the empowering nature of childhood friendship is unexpectedly moving." Lucy Popescu, WordPress "Hermanas" ... "a perceptive and beautifully acted drama" Jeannette Catsoulis, NYT Her work as a producer spans over a decade, collaborating on films including Lucrecia Martel's "Zama" (Venice, Toronto, NYFF 2017), "Everybody has a Plan" (Toronto 2012, starring Viggo Mortensen), Celina Murga's "The Third Side of the River" (Berlin 2014, executive produced by Martin Scorsese), Lucia Murat's "A memoria que me contan" (FIPRESCI award, Moscow FF 2015), Julia Murat's "Pendular"(FIPRESCI Winner at Berlin Panorama 2017) and "Found Memories" (Venice 2011, winner of over 30 international awards), Clara Cullen's "Manuela" and Alejandro Landes' "Cocalero" (Sundance 2007). She is producing Alessandra Sanguinetti's "The Illusion of an Everlasting Summer" (Sundance Doc Lab Grant Winner 2020). Solomonoff was 1st Assistant Director on Walter Salles' The Motorcycle Diaries and has also worked for Isabel Coixet, Martin Rejtman and Carlos Sorin. Solomonoff serves as Chair of the NYU Tisch Graduate Film Department where she teaches Directing. Prior to that, she was the Head of Directing at Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema at Brooklyn College and taught at Columbia University. She is a MacDowell Residency Fellow. She earned a Cinematography degree from the Argentine National School of Film (ENERC), and an MFA in Film Directing from Columbia University where she graduated with honors. She was the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship, she won a DGA Best Latinx Student Filmmaker Award for "Siesta" that was a finalist for the Student Academy Awards. "Hermanas" was nominated for the Library of Congress as part of the Latino Heritage and it is in the Harvard Archives. Brazilian director Walter Salles was co-producer.

Osvaldo Terranova was born on 30 August 1923 in Villaguay, Entre Ríos, Argentina. He was an actor, known for En retirada (1984), Anna Christie (1965) and La parte del león (1978). He was married to Beatriz Doré. He died on 4 October 1984 in Villaguay, Entre Ríos, Argentina.

Guillermo Bredeston was born on 24 August 1933 in Concepción del Uruguay, Entre Ríos, Argentina. He was an actor and producer, known for De gira (2005), Con pecado concebidas (1993) and Adorable profesor Aldao (1968). He was married to Nora Cárpena. He died on 28 July 2018 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Mauricio Dayub was born on 28 January 1960 in Paraná, Entre Ríos, Argentina. He is an actor and writer, known for El amateur (1999), Paisito (2008) and What Your Eyes Don't See (2000).

José María Fernández Unsáin was born in Argentina in 1925. Although he studied medicine, Fernández Unsain chose literature as his career. He came to Mexico in 1958 and worked on the screenplays of hundreds of films over the next several decades. He also directed a number of films in the 1960s and 1970s. In 1976, Fernández Unsain became the president of the newly-formed SOGEM (Sociedad General de Escritores de Mexico, an organization which strives to guarantee the rights of authors. He held this post until his death in 1997. Fernández Unsain is survived by his widow, actress Jacqueline Andere (he had previously been married to actress Olivia Michelle), and four children, including daughter Chantal Andere, an actress and singer.

Santiago Ríos was born in Paraná, Entre Ríos, Argentina. He is known for Amor en custodia (2005), Un hijo genial (2003) and La furia (1997).

Sergio Renán was born on 30 January 1933 in Paraná, Entre Ríos, Argentina. He was an actor and director, known for Heroes Dream (1996), La soledad era esto (2002) and Tres de corazones (2007). He died on 13 June 2015 in Buenos Aires City, Distrito Federal, Argentina.

Paloma Efron, known as Blackie, was a journalist and pioneer host and producer in various Argentine radio and television formats. In his tribute, December 6 is the day of the Argentine radio and television producer. Blackie, also a renowned musician since her beginnings, is also considered the first professional Argentinian jazz singer.

Gabriel Heinze was born on 19 April 1978 in Crespo, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina. He is an actor, known for Partido por la esperanza (2005), UEFA Champions League (1992) and Fox Sports: Copa Libertadores (2002). He has been married to Florencia Bordi since 2000. They have three children.

Abel Facello was born on 18 May 1944 in Nogoyá, Entre Ríos, Argentina. He is a production designer and art director, known for The Lighthouse (1998), Common Ground (2002) and A Place in the World (1992).

Tono Andreu was born in 1915 in Entre Ríos, Argentina. He was an actor, known for Quiere casarse conmigo...?! (1967), Vamos a soñar por el amor (1971) and La mano que aprieta (1953). He died on 28 February 1981.

Natalio Hoxman was born in 1929 in Basavilbaso, Entre Ríos, Argentina. He was an actor, known for Micaela (1992), The Loves of Kafka (1988) and La ñata contra el vidrio (1972). He died on 27 March 2004.

Maju Lozano was born on 20 February 1972 in Paraná, Entre Ríos, Argentina. She is an actress, known for Güelcom (2011), Viudas e hijos del Rock & Roll (2014) and Juanita, la soltera (2006).

Luz Ruciello was born in 1976 in Entre Ríos, Argentina. She is an assistant director, known for A Concrete Cinema (2017), Seis horas así (2001) and Facunda (2020).

Gustavo Ferrari was born on 5 April 1967 in General Roca, Entre Ríos, Argentina. He is an actor, known for Double Edged (2006), El regreso (2003) and Sólo para parejas (1994).

Osvaldo Dragún was born on 7 May 1929 in Entre Rios, Argentina. He was a writer, known for ¡Robot! (1970), Los de la mesa 10 (1960) and Los protagonistas (1973). He was married to Pola Alonso. He died on 14 June 1999 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.