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María Elena Velasco
Born 1940-12-17Puebla, Mexico
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
The daughter of MoctezumaMaríaHuapangoMaestra de baileThe Delights of PowerMaría Becerra / Lorena BarrigaBy Our Own CorrespondentMatronThe Stork's MistakeIndia MariaNi de aquí, ni de alláMaríaNi Chana Ni JuanaJuana Cruz / Emilia Falcón (Luciana Cruz)The Feathered CoyoteMaría¡El que no corre... vuela!Maria Nicolasa CruzOkey, Mister PanchoMaria Nicolasa CruzSor TequilaRoleLa comadritaMaría NicolasaDuro pero seguroMaría Nicolasa CruzLa presidenta municipalMaría Nicolasa CruzLa madrecitaSor María NicolasaFear Doesn't Ride a DonkeyMaría Nicolasa CruzPobre, pero honradaMariaTonta tonta, pero no tantoMaría Nicolasa CruzLos tres mosqueteros de DiosRoleLos Endemoniados del RingCantante de fondo (uncredited)Ruletero a toda marchaEnfermera con bebé (uncredited)El revólver sangrientoesposa de PedroEl mariachi cantaAmiga de Lupe (uncredited)Los derechos de los hijosRole