Mrs. Mendez — Walk Proud Character Profile

About Mrs. Mendez

Emilio's mother, who was only 16 years old when she became pregnant with him.

Character Facts

Played by

Irene DeBari

Appears in

Walk Proud (1979)

Role

Minor

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• Dagger (Trinidad Silva)
• Sgt. Gannett (Ji-Tu Cumbuka)
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