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Isela Vega

Acting Born Nov 6, 1939 Died Mar 9, 2021 Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico 128 credits

Biography

Isela Vega was a Mexican actress. She was born in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico on November 5, 1939. Vega participated in more than 90 productions, including Mexican and American films, as well as productions from Brazil, Argentina, Australia, and England. She is known for being the first Latina woman to appear in the adult magazine "Playboy". Vega's acting career spanned multiple genres, including soap operas and films. She passed away on March 9, 2021, at the age of 81.

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Career

Career overview

Isela Vega was a Mexican actress who participated in numerous productions throughout her career. She appeared in more than 90 films and television shows, working in various countries including Mexico, the United States, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, and England. Vega's acting credits span multiple genres, including soap operas and films.

Isela Vega is known for her work in the film industry, with a notable role in the 1974 film directed by Sam Peckinpah. This film is mentioned in one of her biographical sources, but the title of the film is not explicitly stated in the provided information.

Isela Vega's extensive filmography and international collaborations demonstrate her versatility and dedication to her craft. Her contributions to the entertainment industry have been recognized by her involvement in numerous productions, showcasing her talent and range as an actress.

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Known for

Film

Dora and the Lost City of Gold

as Old Woman

Like, la Leyenda

as Eduarda

The House of Flowers

as Victoria Aguirre
Film

Argo

as Celia
Film

El Infierno

as Doña Rosaura

María de Todos los Ángeles

2009
Film

Amar

as Concha

Killer Women

as Margarita, ponzoñosa

Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus

as Gitana

Passion

as María Julia «La Paisana»

Banshee

as La Gitana

GHOUL

as Self

Frequent co-stars

Itatí Cantoral 2 shared titles
Roberto Cobo 2 shared titles
María Rojo 2 shared titles
Verónica Castro 2 shared titles
Gregorio Casal 2 shared titles
Farnesio de Bernal 2 shared titles
Warren Oates 2 shared titles
Mauricio Ochmann 1 shared title
Julio Bracho 1 shared title
Fernando Noriega 1 shared title

Career timeline

Juan Gabriel: I Must, I Can, I Will
Cindy La Regia
Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Like, la LeyendaThe House of FlowersGuatemala 1982If I Were YouIsland of the Dolls
Sin tu mirada
El ChemaEl Jeremías
Las Horas Contigo
Italian BridePassion & Poetry: Sam's Favorite Film
Saving Private PérezThe Misfits
A Double IdentityEl InfiernoChilango ChroniclesI Miss YouCrepúsculo Rojo
María de Todos los ÁngelesAmarConozca la cabeza de Juan PérezMás allá del muro
Killer WomenTear This Heart Out
PassionBeyond the SkyCobrador: In God We Trust
Como tú me has deseado
Passion & Poetry: The Ballad of Sam Peckinpah
Pink PunchSam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade
Amor DescaradoMantrap – Straw Dogs: The Final Cut
Ramona
Herod's Law
Gente bien
Sur ViolentoManhattan Merengue
Señora Tentación
El reporteroDiscriminación Maldita
Blood ScreamsLas borrachasSalvajesLos desmadrados
The Alamo: Thirteen Days to GloryNos reimos de la migra (Destrampados y mojados)
El Secuestro De Lola - Lola La Trailera 2Lovers of the Lord of the NightLovers of the Lord of the Night · WriterLovers of the Lord of the Night · DirectorLovers of the Lord of the Night · Producer
Naná
The Glories of the Great PúasIn 'N OutRituals
Deceitful AppearancesLove Is a Strange GameThe Black Widow
BarbarosaUna gallina muy ponedoraUna gallina muy ponedora · StoryUna gallina muy ponedora · ProducerUna gallina muy ponedora · Screenplay

Full filmography

  • Juan Gabriel: I Must, I Can, I Will (2025) as Self (archive footage)
  • Cindy La Regia (2020) as Mercedes
  • Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019) as Old Woman
  • Like, la Leyenda (2018) as Eduarda
  • The House of Flowers (2018) as Victoria Aguirre
  • Guatemala 1982 (2018) as Rosaura
  • If I Were You (2018)
  • Island of the Dolls (2018) as Abuela
  • Más sabe el Diablo por Viejo (2018) as Marilú
  • American Curious (2018) as Bertha García
  • Sin tu mirada (2017) as Dominga Zepahua
  • El Chema (2016) as Celia
  • El Jeremías (2016) as Herminia
  • Las Horas Contigo (2015) as Abu
  • Italian Bride (2014) as Eloísa Ángeles
  • Passion & Poetry: Sam's Favorite Film (2014) as Self
  • Saving Private Pérez (2011) as Doña Elvira de Pérez
  • The Misfits (2011) as Rosario
  • A Double Identity (2010) as Doña Belén
  • El Infierno (2010) as Doña Rosaura
  • Chilango Chronicles (2010)
  • I Miss You (2010)
  • Crepúsculo Rojo (2010)
  • María de Todos los Ángeles (2009)
  • Amar (2009) as Concha
  • Conozca la cabeza de Juan Pérez (2009) as Adivina
  • Más allá del muro (2009)
  • Killer Women (2008) as Margarita, ponzoñosa
  • Tear This Heart Out (2008) as Gitana
  • Passion (2007) as María Julia «La Paisana»
  • Beyond the Sky (2007) as Madre
  • Cobrador: In God We Trust (2007) as La Gitana
  • Como tú me has deseado (2006)
  • Passion & Poetry: The Ballad of Sam Peckinpah (2005) as Self
  • Pink Punch (2004) as La Güera
  • Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade (2004) as Self (archive footage)
  • Amor Descarado (2003) as Nora
  • Mantrap – Straw Dogs: The Final Cut (2003) as Self - Actress
  • Ramona (2000) as Matea
  • Herod's Law (1999) as Doña Lupe
  • Gente bien (1997) as Mercedes Figueroa
  • Sur Violento (1995)
  • Manhattan Merengue (1995) as Alfidia
  • Señora Tentación (1994) as Tamara
  • El reportero (1990)
  • Discriminación Maldita (1990)
  • Blood Screams (1989) as Angélica / The Witch (Spanish-language version only)
  • Las borrachas (1989)
  • Salvajes (1989)
  • Los desmadrados (1989)
  • The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory (1987) as Senora Cos
  • Nos reimos de la migra (Destrampados y mojados) (1987) as Monica / Sinforosa Oropeza
  • El Secuestro De Lola - Lola La Trailera 2 (1986)
  • Lovers of the Lord of the Night (1986) as Amparo
  • Lovers of the Lord of the Night (1986) Writer
  • Lovers of the Lord of the Night (1986) Director
  • Lovers of the Lord of the Night (1986) Producer
  • Dos Chichimecas en Hollywood (1986) as Graciela
  • Dos Chichimecas en Hollywood (1986) Story
  • Dos Chichimecas en Hollywood (1986) Editor
  • Naná (1985) as Rosa Mignon
  • The Glories of the Great Púas (1984)
  • In 'N Out (1984) as Mona Mur
  • Rituals (1984) as Maria
  • Deceitful Appearances (1983) as Adriana
  • Love Is a Strange Game (1983)
  • The Black Widow (1983) as Matea Gutiérrez
  • Barbarosa (1982) as Josephina
  • Una gallina muy ponedora (1982) as Claudia
  • Una gallina muy ponedora (1982) Story
  • Una gallina muy ponedora (1982) Producer
  • Una gallina muy ponedora (1982) Screenplay
  • Bordello (1981) as Tamar
  • El Macho Biónico (1981) as Leonor 'La Leona'
  • The Seven Cucas (1981) as Cuca
  • La pulquería (1981)
  • Navajeros (1980) as Mercedes
  • Navajeros (1980) Producer
  • Las Tentadoras (1980) as Maga Marion
  • Muñecas de medianoche (1979) as Lorena
  • The Streets of L.A. (1979) as Anita Zamora
  • The Loving Ones (1979) as Lina Lamont
  • Red Gold (1978) as María
  • Casa de citas (1978) as Nati
  • Acto de posesión (1977) as Raquel
  • The Rhinemann Exchange (1977) as Anna
  • María, la santa (1977) as La Mulata
  • Drum (1976) as Marianna
  • The Fungi Man (1976) as Elvira / Mother
  • Joshua (1976) as Maria
  • La India (1976) as La India
  • Celestina (1976) as Melibea
  • The Cry of the Turtle (1975) as Diana
  • Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974) as Elita
  • Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974) Songs
  • The Deadly Trackers (1973) as Maria
  • Volveré a nacer (1973) as Mónica
  • End of the Party (1972) as Sylvia
  • Basuras humanas (1972) as Laura
  • The She Wolf's Orgy (1972) as Teresa de Jesús
  • Eye for an Eye (1971) as Sara Carson
  • The Spring of the Scorpions (1971) as Isabel
  • The Wild Season (1971) as Mercedes
  • La hora desnuda (1971)
  • The Rules of the Game (1971) as Verónica
  • La buscona (1970) as Ana
  • The World's Oldest Profession (1970) as Yolanda
  • Prohibido (1970) as Sra. Vega
  • Pact with the Devil (1969)
  • El deseo llega de noche (1969) as Leda
  • Secret of Death (1969) as Estrella
  • Madame Death (1969) as Lisa
  • Piranhas Love in Lent (1969) as Eulalia / Mother
  • Las golfas (1969) as Otilia
  • Cuernos debajo de la cama (1969) as Elsa
  • Las impuras (1969)
  • Por mis pistolas (1968) as Lupita Sanchez
  • Fear Chamber (1968) as Helga
  • La Cama (1968)
  • Las pecadoras (1968) as Norma
  • The Psychedelic Girls (1968) as Dalilah
  • Don Juan 67 (1967) as Carmén
  • S.O.S. Bikini Conspiracy (1967) as SOS Stage Director
  • El matrimonio es como el demonio (1967) as Aloha
  • Mujeres, mujeres, mujeres (1967) as Sofía (segment "El imponente")
  • Los valientes no mueren (1962)
  • La rabia por dentro (1962)
  • Violent Summer (1960) as Carmen