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Born:
1928-12-08
Birthplace:
Mexico City, Mexico
Credits:
61 Total Roles
Rita Macedo
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Biography
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Rita Macedo was a Mexican actress who performed during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. She was nominated for an Ariel Award for her 1956 performance in "Ensayo de un crimen" and in 1991 for a TVyNovelas Prize for "Alcanzar una estrella". She won the Best Actress Ariel Award in 1972 for "Tú, yo, y nosotros". She also was instrumental in bringing many works of international writers to the Mexican stage.
She was married to a pioneer of Mexican radio, television and film, Luis de Llano Palmer, by whom she had two children, Julissa, an actress and musician, and Luis de Llano Macedo, renowned telenovela producer. On December 5, 1993, Macedo committed suicide after being diagnosed with cancer.
Rita Macedo was a Mexican actress who performed during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. She was nominated for an Ariel Award for her 1956 performance in "Ensayo de un crimen" and in 1991 for a TVyNovelas Prize for "Alcanzar una estrella". She won the Best Actress Ariel Award in 1972 for "Tú, yo, y nosotros". She also was instrumental in bringing many works of international writers to the Mexican stage.
She was married to a pioneer of Mexican radio, television and film, Luis de Llano Palmer, by whom she had two children, Julissa, an actress and musician, and Luis de Llano Macedo, renowned telenovela producer. On December 5, 1993, Macedo committed suicide after being diagnosed with cancer.
Known For
The Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz
Patricia Terrazas
Nazarín
Andara
Poison for the Fairies
Jaime's Grandmother (uncredited)
Castle of Purity
Beatriz
The Curse of the Crying Woman
Selma
Alcanzar una estrella
Virginia Armero
The Paper Man
Victoria, esposa del Torcuato
Juana Gallo
Starving woman
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Cambiando el destino MOVIE | Hermana Angustias |
| 1990 | Alcanzar una estrella TV | Virginia Armero |
| 1986 | Poison for the Fairies MOVIE | Jaime's Grandmother (uncredited) |
| 1981 | The Turn of the Screw TV | Señora Grose |
| 1981 | Angel del barrio MOVIE | Da Rosa |
| 1981 | Angel del barrio MOVIE | Self |
| 1979 | Los indolentes MOVIE | Inés Alday |
| 1976 | Espejismo de la ciudad MOVIE | Trinidad |
| 1975 | El milagro de vivir TV | María |
| 1975 | The Other Virginity MOVIE | Eva's Mother |