Miriam Colon

Míriam Colón, born in 1936 and deceased in 2017, was a Puerto Rican actress whose career spanned decades and whose legacy is intertwined with the cultural fabric of New York City. Beyond her performances, Colón founded and directed the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, a vital institution that brought Latinx voices to the forefront of American stagecraft. Her work underscored the importance of representation and cultural storytelling, making her a pioneering figure in both acting and theatre management.