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Rita Macedo Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1928-12-08

Birthplace:
Mexico City, Mexico

Credits:
61 Total Roles

Rita Macedo

Acting

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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.

Known For

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

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