Maria Acuña was a very talented and successful Spanish dancer who excelled in the Flamenco style of dance. Family members: Eduardo Acuna (father), Mrs. Delfina Acuña, Cecy, Lita, Julia Acuña (sisters). Maria danced Spanish dances and Flemenco fluently and could be found partnering with Federico Rey.

   In the 1942 comedy - musical film 'You were never Lovelier', Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth portrayed a inaccurate portrayal based on the original story 'the Gay Senorita' of Maria Acuna and her family.

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