María Elena Velasco

Actress

Born: December 17, 1940 (74 years old)

Died: May 1, 2015

Place of birth: Puebla, Mexico

Biography

María Elena Velasco was a versatile Mexican artist, who stood out in different facets. She obtained recognized professional prestige as an actress, singer-songwriter, filmmaker, screenwriter and dancer. She was known artistically as “La India María”, the name of a character played by her who had achieved great success.

Filmography (22)

• Tonta Tonta Pero No Tanto (1972, ★ 8)
• ¡El que no corre... vuela! (1982, ★ 8)
• Las delicias del poder (1999, ★ 8.2)
• Okey, Mister Pancho (1981, ★ 8.5)
• Ni de aquí, ni de allá (1988, ★ 7.9)
• Huapango (2004, ★ 6.9)
• Cascabelito (1962, ★ 6.9)
• La presidenta municipal (1975, ★ 7.3)
• Duro pero seguro (1978, ★ 7.5)
• The daughter of Moctezuma (2013, ★ 7.8)
• Ni Chana Ni Juana (1984, ★ 7.7)
• The Stork's Mistake (1993, ★ 7.6)
• Pobre, pero honrada! (1973, ★ 6)
• La Madrecita (1974, ★ 6.7)
• Sor Tequila (1980, ★ 6.7)
• El Miedo No Anda En Burro (1973, ★ 7.6)
• El mariachi canta (1963, ★ 6.6)
• Los Endemoniados del Ring (1966, ★ 5.8)
• El revólver sangriento (1964, ★ 6.2)
• El rey del tomate (1963, ★ 7)
• The Feathered Coyote (1983, ★ 7.6)
• La comadrita (1978, ★ 7.4)