| Blanca Vidal | |
| Birth Name: | Blanca Vidal Cano |
| Birth Date: | 4 March 1885 |
| Birth Place: | Bilbao, Spain |
| Death Place: | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Occupation: | Actress |
Blanca Vidal Cano (4 March 1885 – 8 September 1962) was a Spanish-born actress who mainly performed in Argentine theater and films.
Blanca Vidal was born in Bilbao on 4 March 1885, the daughter of journalist and dramatist Camilo Vidal.[1] [2] From a very young age, she traveled abroad, where she performed prominent roles in countries such as Uruguay, Chile, and Argentina.
She made her debut at the Teatro Cibils in Montevideo in 1901, with the play Las tentaciones de San Antonio. She was a star highly acclaimed by the public for her good diction and interpretative quality.[2]
She studied teaching, graduating from a normal school in Montevideo, and then went on to teach for two years in Buenos Aires. She was also a member of numerous planning-related committees. Her sister Emilia Vidal was also an actress.
Blanca Vidal died in Buenos Aires on 8 September 1962.[1]
She was part of the Podestá-Vittone Company (an association between and), together with,, Olinda Bozán,, and . In 1911, she became a member of the Pablo Podestá National Company, directed by José J. Podestá, sharing scenes with, Elías Alippi, Aurelia Ferrer, and Jacinta Diana.[3]
In 1922, she joined the Blanca Podestá company, appearing in the play La enemiga by Dario Niccodemi, together with, and Miguel Faust Rocha.
In 1927, she was a member of The Podestá-Alippi Theater Company, performing at the Teatro Smart together with Juan Bono.
She worked in theaters such as the, the Teatro Nacional Cervantes, the Teatro Moderno, and the .
In 1948, she joined the Blanca Podestá Theater Company, with which she performed La enemiga, along with a cast including,,,, Pedro Aleandro,, Alfredo Distasio, and .[4]