Irma Palmieri

Irma Palmieri (30 December 1932 – 19 March 2015) was a Venezuelan actress and comedian, known primarily for her work as Hortensia Robledo on the "Flora & Hortensia" radio sketches.

Career Her career began on the radio, where she garnered fame with her comedic voice work on Radio Rumbos. The character of Pepito Preguntón was created for her by Pedro E. Belisario. She later became nationally famous for the elderly spinster character of Hortensia, who lived with her friend Flora (Nelly Pujols). Sketches featuring the two characters were broadcast as part of the comedy series Kiko Botones on Radio Rochela during the 1980s.

Death Palmieri died at age 83 on 19 March 2015, at a local hospital in Caracas. The cause of death was surgery complications from a brain tumour.

Filmography +Television Year Title Role Notes 1975 Valentina Hermana Melania Television debut 1981 Kiko Botones Elena Nita 1986 La dama de rosa 1988 Señora Helena