Carmelita González
Biography
Carmelita González was a Mexican actress born on 11 July 1928 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, and she died on 30 April 2010 at the age of 81. Recognized as a lead actress of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, she appeared in nearly one hundred Mexican films, with a recorded credit count of 72. Early in her career she began working for a salary of $21, and she later shared the screen with prominent performers such as Mario Moreno Cantinflas, Pedro Infante and Jorge Negrete. González earned an Ariel Award for Best Supporting Actress for her 1984 performance in Luis Mandoki’s film Motel. Her professional work is catalogued primarily under acting.
Career overview
Carmelita González was born on 11 July 1928 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. She began her acting career earning a modest salary of $21 and quickly became a prominent lead actress during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. Throughout her early years she worked alongside notable figures such as Mario Moreno Cantinflas, Pedro Infante and Jorge Negrete, establishing a reputation for versatility and screen presence.
During her long career González appeared in nearly one hundred Mexican films, a body of work reflected in the 72 credited titles recorded in major film databases. Her performances spanned a wide range of genres and earned critical recognition, most notably an Ariel Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Luis Mandoki’s 1984 film Motel. González continued to act into later decades, maintaining a steady presence in the industry until her retirement. She passed away on 30 April 2010 at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy as one of the era’s most prolific and respected Mexican actresses.
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Full Filmography
71 titles- Mi Destino Eres Tú (2000) as Asunción Rivadeneira
- Mimí Derba (2000) as Self
- Alma Rebelde (1999) as Simona
- Reclusorio III (1999)
- Gotita de Amor (1998) as Honoria Diaz
- El Secreto de Alejandra (1997) as Doña Pura
- Sentimientos Ajenos (1996) as Inés
- Amor que mata (1994) as Doña Tencha
- Pedro infante vive? (1991)
- Ángeles blancos (1990) as Dolores
- El garañón (1989)
- AR-15: Relentless Command (1988)
- El cabaretero y sus golfas (1988)
- Night Beast (1986)
- Se Sufre pero se Goza (1986) as Luz
- El Diablo El Santo Y El Tonto (1985)
- Albures Mexicanos (1985)
- Motel (1984) as Carolina López viuda de Pérez
- El judicial (1984)
- El torito de Tepito (1982)
- Las Braceras (1981)
- La pachanga (1981) as Doña Eugenia
- Love Letters of a Nun (1978) as Novicia
- Just Pedro (1972)
- The Revenge of Hurricane Ramírez (1969)
- Cautivo del mas allá (1968)
- El hijo de Huracán Ramírez (1966) as Laura
- El señor doctor (1965) as Paciente neurótica (uncredited)
- El Misterio de Huracán Ramírez (1962) as Laura
- Spiritism (1962) as Alicia Viuda de García
- Los inocentes (1961)
- El hombre que perdió el tren (1960)
- S.O.S., abuelita (1959)
- Around the World in 80 Days (1956) as Extra (uncredited)
- El hombre que quiso ser pobre (1956) as Elena
- Pura vida (1956) as Lucía
- Golden Wedding (1956)
- La ladrona (1954)
- Venganza en el circo (1954) as Laura
- Ofrenda (1954) as Ofelia
- Huracán Ramírez (1953) as Laura
- Lullaby (1953)
- Reportaje (1953) as Edmundo's servant
- El jugador (1953) as Alicia Ramírez
- Dos tipos de cuidado (1953) as Rosario
- Mexican Bus Ride (1952) as Albina
- Los hijos de María Morales (1952) as Gloria Magaña
- Los hijos de nadie (1952) as María
- Las locuras de Tin Tan (1952) as Lolita
- Doña Clarines (1951)
- Air Lashings (1951) as Irene
- Los apuros de mi ahijada (1951)
- Slum (1950)
- Matrimonio y mortaja (1950)
- Yo también soy de Jalisco (1950)
- Adventures of a New Rich Man (1950)
- El hijo del bandido (1949) as Margarita
- Ángeles de arrabal (1949) as Lolita (Dolores Gómez)
- Yo maté a Juan Charrasqueado (1949)
- Comisario en turno (1949)
- El charro Negro en el norte (1949) as Anita
- May God Forgive Me (1948) as Alicia
- Se la llevó el Remington (1948) as Gloria
- El gallo giro (1948) as Elia del Rincón
- El cuarto mandamiento (1948) as Cristina
- Twilight on the Rio Grande (1947) as Girl on Balcony
- Soy un prófugo (1946) as Rosita
- El puente del castigo (1946) as Margarita
- La reina de la opereta (1946) as Invitada fiesta (uncredited)
- El barchante Neguib (1946) as Isabelita
- Marina (1945) as Pueblerina (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Carmelita González best known for?
Carmelita González is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Return to Never Land (2002), Alma Rebelde (1999), Gotita de Amor (1998), Just Pedro (1972).
When and where was Carmelita González born?
Carmelita González was born on July 11, 1928 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. They passed away on April 30, 2010.
How many credits does Carmelita González have?
Carmelita González has accumulated over 71 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1945 to 2000.
What is Carmelita González's background in cinema and television?
Carmelita González was a Mexican actress born on 11 July 1928 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, and she died on 30 April 2010 at the age of 81. Recognized as a lead actress of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, she appeared in nearly one hundred Mexican films, with a recorded credit count of 72. Early in her career she ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- El señor doctor (1965) as Paciente neurótica (uncredited) — aged about 36
- Mi Destino Eres Tú (2000) as Asunción Rivadeneira — aged about 71
- Soy un prófugo (1946) as Rosita — aged about 17
- Alma Rebelde (1999) as Simona — aged about 70
- Around the World in 80 Days (1956) as Extra (uncredited) — aged about 27
- Lullaby (1953) — aged about 24
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