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Lilia Prado
Born 1928-03-30Sahuayo, Michoacan, Mexico
Lilia Prado (March 30, 1928 – May 22, 2006) was a Mexican actress and dancer. After winning a beauty contest she started working in the Mexican cinematographic industry, first as an extra, and later on in leading roles. She starred in over 100 films, being directed by Luis Buñuel in Subida al cielo (Ascent to Heaven), Abismos de pasión (Wuthering Heights), and La ilusión viaja en tranvía (Illusion Travels by Streetcar). In many films she shared scenes with Pedro Infante. She and Silvia Pinal were the only actresses who worked with Buñuel in three films.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Hembras De Tierra CalienteRoleTwo Kinds of SchemesTeclaLa Puerta NegraRoleMás Buenas que el PanRoleCinco nacos asaltan Las VegasLilia PradoArriba MichoacánRoleLovers of the Lord of the NightCelinaThe Promised Land?RoleEmanueloRoleAdiós Lagunilla, adiósRoleMi nombre es Sergio, soy alcohólicoMadre de ClaudiaOccupation of DarknessMercedesMojado de nacimientoRoleEl cara parchadaRoleRateroRoleEl fuego de mi ahijadaRoleLa IndiaLa CacarizaMexico De NocheRoleLos Valientes de GuerreroRoleFaith, Hope and CharityNurse (segment "Esperanza")HopeNurseNest of VirginsNieves GarcíaEl medio peloLulúThe Castaway on the Street of ProvidenceSelf