Adriana Barraza
Biography
Adriana Barraza is a Mexican actress and acting teacher. Born on March 5, 1956, in Toluca, Estado de Mexico, Mexico, she has a career spanning numerous acting credits. Barraza has collaborated with director Alejandro González Iñárritu on several projects, including Amores perros and Babel. She is also known for her partnership with director Sergio Jiménez, with whom she co-founded the Actors Workshop in Mexico City. Barraza's acting credits total 70 known credits, and she is recognized for her work in the acting profession.
Career overview
Adriana Barraza is a Mexican actress known for her work in film. She began her acting career and has since appeared in numerous roles. In 1999, she was cast in the film Amores perros, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. This marked the beginning of her collaboration with Iñárritu, as she went on to appear in his 2006 film Babel.
In Babel, Barraza received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Her work in this film showcases her ability to take on a wide range of roles. As a skilled actress, Barraza has demonstrated her versatility in various film projects. Her collaboration with director Alejandro González Iñárritu has resulted in notable performances, highlighting her talent and dedication to her craft.
Throughout her career, Adriana Barraza has established herself as a prominent figure in Mexican cinema. Her extensive experience in the film industry has allowed her to work with notable directors and actors. With a career spanning multiple decades, Barraza continues to be recognized for her contributions to the world of acting.
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- Runner (2026) as Donna
- Una Familia Complicada (2026) as Telma Orozco de Navarro
- Koati (2025) as Amaya (voice)
- The Follies (2025) as Irene
- My Penguin Friend (2024) as Maria
- Blue Beetle (2023) as Nana Reyes
- Dark Obsession (2023)
- Where the Tracks End (2023) as Georgina
- Monica (2023) as Leticia
- The Treasure (2023) as Clemencia Ríos
- Diary of a Gigolo (2022) as Minou
- Koati (2021) as Amaya (voice)
- Dark Blood (2021) as Gloria Vera
- Bingo Hell (2021) as Lupita
- Penny Dreadful: City of Angels (2020) as Maria Vega
- Penny Dreadful: City of Angels (2020) Action Director
- We Can Be Heroes (2020) as Grandma Moreno
- Rambo: Last Blood (2019) as María Beltrán
- Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019) as Abuela Valerie
- Bibi (2019) as Licha Mendoza
- Coyote Lake (2019) as Teresa
- Al otro Lado del Muro (2018) as Carmen Rosales
- Crazy About Work (2018) as Mercedes
- Ley primera (2017)
- Silvana Sin Lana (2016) as Trini
- Estocolmo (2016)
- Everything Else (2016) as Doña Flor
- Perros (2016) as Abogada
- Duenos Del Paraiso (2015) as Irene Medrano
- The 33 (2015) as Marta
- Wild Horses (2015) as Mrs. Davis
- Training Dad (2015)
- Yefon (2015) as Jillian Parkman
- The Strain (2014) as Guadalupe Elizalde
- Cake (2014) as Silvana
- Night Has Settled (2014) as Aida
- Good Day, Ramon (2013) as Esperanza
- The Secret of the Jade Medallion (2012) as Cornelia
- Mariachi Gringo (2012) as Magdalena
- Thor (2011) as Isabela Alvarez
- From Prada to Nada (2011) as Aurelia Jimenez
- The Snitch Cartel (2011) as La Abuela
- Cerro Bayo (2011) as Marta
- And Soon the Darkness (2010) as Rosamaria
- Love on a Weekend (2010) as Sofía
- Burning Palms (2010) as Louisa Alvarez
- Te Presento a Laura (2010) as Conchita
- Sucedió en un día (2010)
- Revolución (2010) as Chayo
- Drag Me to Hell (2009) as Shaun San Dena
- Rage (2009) as Anita de Los Angeles
- Capadocia (2008) as Silvia
- Henry Poole Is Here (2008) as Esperanza
- Common Ground: Under Construction Notes (2007) as Self
- Babel (2006) as Amelia
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Carmen Delko
- Cómplices Al Rescate (2002) Director
- Adventures in Time (2001) Director
- Locura de Amor (2000) Director
- Amores Perros (2000) as Mama Octavio
- Unforgettable (1999) Director
- Vivo Por Elena (1998) as Hilda
- The First Night (1998) as Mamá Bruno
- Conversando con Cristina Pacheco (1997) as Self
- Conversando con Cristina Pacheco (1997) as Adriana Barraza
- Alguna Vez Tendremos Alas (1997) as Clara Domínguez
- La paloma (1995) as Madre Clara
- ER (1994) as Dolores Salazar
- Crystal Empire (1994) as Flora
- Cut Off
- Hágase tu voluntad
- El Gato as Alma