Rita Macedo
Biography
Rita Macedo was a Mexican actress who performed during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema and was known for bringing works of international writers to the Mexican stage. Born in Mexico City, Mexico on December 8, 1928, she achieved 62 known credits in acting. During her career, she received an Ariel Award nomination for her 1956 performance in Ensayo de un crimen, won the Best Actress Ariel Award in 1972 for Tu, yo, y nosotros, and received a TVyNovelas Prize nomination in 1991 for Alcanzar una estrella. She was married to Luis de Llano Palmer, a pioneer of Mexican radio, television, and film, with whom she had two children, actress and musician Julissa and telenovela producer Luis de Llano Macedo. Rita Macedo died on December 6, 1993.
Career overview
Rita Macedo was a Mexican actress who performed during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. Her acting career included known credits in sixty-two works, with notable appearances in films such as Andel zkazy, Nazarin, and Hadrar. Throughout her career, she received recognition for her performances, including a nomination for an Ariel Award for her work in the 1956 film Ensayo de un crimen. She later won the Best Actress Ariel Award in 1972 for Tu, yo, y nosotros. In addition to her film work, she was nominated for a TVyNovelas Prize in 1991 for her role in Alcanzar una estrella. Beyond her acting performances, she was instrumental in bringing many works of international writers to the Mexican stage.
Macedo was born in Mexico City, Mexico, on December 8, 1928. She was married to Luis de Llano Palmer, a pioneer of Mexican radio, television, and film. Together, they had two children: Julissa, who became an actress and musician, and Luis de Llano Macedo, who became a renowned telenovela producer. Macedo passed away on December 6, 1993, at the age of sixty-four, after being diagnosed with cancer.
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Full Filmography
63 titles- Cambiando el destino (1992) as Hermana Angustias
- Alcanzar una estrella (1990) as Virginia Armero
- Poison for the Fairies (1986) as Jaime's Grandmother (uncredited)
- The Turn of the Screw (1981) as Señora Grose
- Angel del barrio (1981) as Da Rosa
- Angel del barrio (1981)
- Los indolentes (1979) as Inés Alday
- Espejismo de la ciudad (1976) as Trinidad
- El milagro de vivir (1975) as María
- The Other Virginity (1975) as Eva's Mother
- Once Upon a Scoundrel (1974) as Sra. Gómez
- Castle of Purity (1973) as Beatriz
- Tú, yo, nosotros (1972) as Silvia
- Los ángeles de la tarde (1972)
- Victoria (1972)
- Una mujer honesta (1972)
- Jesús, nuestro Señor (1971) as Virgen María
- The Corrupted (1971)
- El juicio de los hijos (1971) as Marta
- Hombres de roca (1966)
- Nosotros los jóvenes (1966) as Tía Amparo
- El fugitivo (1966) as Rosa
- Neutron vs. the Maniac (1965) as Rebecca Núñez
- En la mitad del mundo (1964)
- The Curse of the Crying Woman (1963) as Selma
- The Paper Man (1963) as Victoria, esposa del Torcuato
- A Bullet for Billy the Kid (1963)
- Cielo Rojo (1962)
- The White Rose (1961) as Carmen López de Yáñez
- Juana Gallo (1961) as Starving woman
- El globero (1961)
- La estrella vacía (1960) as Teresa
- Quinceañera (1960) as Teresa, Beatriz's mother
- Una bala es mi testigo (1960)
- Nazarín (1959) as Andara
- La reina del cielo (1959)
- Los bandidos de Río Frío (1956) as Mariana del Sauz
- People, Song and Hope (1956)
- The Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz (1955) as Patricia Terrazas
- La mujer ajena (1955) as Augusta
- The Medallion of Crime (1955) as María Álvarez
- La perversa (1954) Costume Design
- Las últimas banderas (1954) as Rosa
- Las infieles (1953) as Leticia del Valle
- Mi adorado salvaje (1952)
- El señor gobernador (1951)
- Mi marido (1951) as Isabel
- Salón de belleza (1951)
- Manos de seda (1951) as Elsa
- Heart of beast (1951) as Leda
- For Loving a Woman (1951)
- Stronghold (1951) as Beatriz Vega
- By the False Door (1950) as Adela Quiroga
- Duelo en las montañas (1950) as Esperanza
- El rencor de la tierra (1949) as Analena
- Felipe de Jesús (1949) as Rosalia / Maria
- Rosenda (1948) as Rosenda
- The Cockfighter (1948)
- La casa colorada (1947)
- Cinco rostros de mujer (1947) as Elena (as Concha Macedo)
- Internado para señoritas (1943)
- Las cinco noches de Adán (1942) as Etelvina
- Dark Angel (1942) as Hija de Doña Meche (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rita Macedo best known for?
Rita Macedo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Alcanzar una estrella (1990), Jesús, nuestro Señor (1971), The Curse of the Crying Woman (1963), La estrella vacía (1960).
When and where was Rita Macedo born?
Rita Macedo was born on December 8, 1928 in Mexico City, Mexico. They passed away on December 6, 1993.
How many credits does Rita Macedo have?
Rita Macedo has accumulated over 63 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1942 to 1992.
What is Rita Macedo's background in cinema and television?
Rita Macedo was a Mexican actress who performed during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema and was known for bringing works of international writers to the Mexican stage. Born in Mexico City, Mexico on December 8, 1928, she achieved 62 known credits in acting. During her career, she received an Ariel Award nomination for ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Alcanzar una estrella (1990) as Virginia Armero — aged about 61
- Nazarín (1959) as Andara — aged about 30
- The Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz (1955) as Patricia Terrazas — aged about 26
- Jesús, nuestro Señor (1971) as Virgen María — aged about 42
- The Curse of the Crying Woman (1963) as Selma — aged about 34
- La estrella vacía (1960) as Teresa — aged about 31
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