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Maria Tortuga
Acting
14 Sept 1949
† 03 Nov 2014
Seattle, Washington, USA
Biography
Maria Tortuga was born on September 14, 1949 in Seattle, Washington. Her mother was a member of the first Mexican folk dance company in the United States. Maria grew up in a family with three other siblings. Following graduation from high school Tortuga moved to California to pursue her interest in conceptual art. Maria studied with feminist artist Judy Chicago at the nonprofit arts and education center the Woman's Building in Los Angeles. In addition, Tortuga also studied both Spanish and flame...
Also Known As
Mana La Fantuna, Brenda Hale, Maria Tartuga, Marie Tortuga, Robin Comings



















