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Rita Macedo
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Rita Macedo

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1928 – 1993 · Mexico City, Mexico · Active 1942–1992

Rita Macedo, born during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, made her mark in the genre with her role in The Curse of the Crying Woman (1961). Known for her powerful performances, she was nominated for an Ariel Award for her work in 1956 and won Best Actress in 1972. Her contributions extended beyond acting, as she played a key role in adapting international works for the Mexican stage. Macedo's legacy endures through her impactful roles and her family's continued presence in the entertainment industry.

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The Curse of the Crying Woman

The Curse of the Crying Woman

1961 ★ 6.6
as Selma

A young woman inherits a mansion, only to discover that it is haunted by witches and evil spirits.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
The Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz (1955)
The Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz
1955
Nazarín (1959)
Nazarín
1959
Poison for the Fairies (1986)
Poison for the Fairies
1986
Castle of Purity (1973)
Castle of Purity
1973
The Curse of the Crying Woman (1963)
The Curse of the Crying Woman
1963
Alcanzar una estrella (1990)
Alcanzar una estrella
1990

Filmography

63 credits
1990s 2 credits
1992
Cambiando el destino as Hermana Angustias
Movie ★ 5.6
1990
Alcanzar una estrella as Virginia Armero
TV ★ 7.7
1980s 4 credits
1986
Poison for the Fairies as Jaime's Grandmother (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.7
1981
Angel del barrio as Da Rosa
Movie ★ 6.7
1981
Angel del barrio
Movie ★ 6.7
1981
The Turn of the Screw as Señora Grose
TV ★ 10.0
1970s 13 credits
1979
Los indolentes as Inés Alday
Movie ★ 5.5
1976
Espejismo de la ciudad as Trinidad
Movie ★ 6.3
1975
The Other Virginity as Eva's Mother
Movie ★ 5.2
1975
El milagro de vivir as María
TV ★ 10.0
1974
Once Upon a Scoundrel as Sra. Gómez
Movie ★ 5.4
1973
Castle of Purity as Beatriz
Movie ★ 7.4
1972
Los ángeles de la tarde
Movie ★ 6.3
1972
Una mujer honesta
Movie ★ 6.7
1972
Tú, yo, nosotros as Silvia
Movie ★ 6.3
1972
Victoria
Movie ★ 5.8
1971
Jesús, nuestro Señor as Virgen María
Movie ★ 7.1
1971
El juicio de los hijos as Marta
Movie ★ 5.8
1971
The Corrupted
Movie ★ 5.8
1960s 15 credits
1966
El fugitivo as Rosa
Movie ★ 5.6
1966
Nosotros los jóvenes as Tía Amparo
Movie ★ 6.0
1966
Hombres de roca
Movie ★ 5.3
1965
Neutron vs. the Maniac as Rebecca Núñez
Movie ★ 5.2
1964
En la mitad del mundo
Movie ★ 6.7
1963
The Curse of the Crying Woman● as Selma
Movie ★ 6.9
1963
A Bullet for Billy the Kid
Movie ★ 6.0
1963
The Paper Man as Victoria, esposa del Torcuato
Movie ★ 6.9
1962
Cielo Rojo
Movie ★ 6.2
1961
El globero
Movie ★ 6.3
1961
The White Rose as Carmen López de Yáñez
Movie ★ 7.3
1961
Juana Gallo as Starving woman
Movie ★ 6.5
1960
La estrella vacía as Teresa
Movie ★ 6.6
1960
Una bala es mi testigo
Movie ★ 6.0
1960
Quinceañera as Teresa, Beatriz's mother
Movie ★ 7.2
1950s 19 credits
1959
Nazarín as Andara
Movie ★ 7.6
1959
La reina del cielo
Movie ★ 6.3
1956
Los bandidos de Río Frío as Mariana del Sauz
Movie ★ 5.8
1956
People, Song and Hope
Movie ★ 6.4
1955
The Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz as Patricia Terrazas
Movie ★ 7.3
1955
The Medallion of Crime as María Álvarez
Movie ★ 6.7
1955
La mujer ajena as Augusta
Movie ★ 6.2
1954
Las últimas banderas as Rosa
Movie ★ 7.0
1953
Las infieles as Leticia del Valle
Movie ★ 7.0
1952
Mi adorado salvaje
Movie ★ 5.4
1951
Stronghold as Beatriz Vega
Movie ★ 5.9
1951
Heart of beast as Leda
Movie ★ 6.3
1951
El señor gobernador
Movie ★ 6.0
1951
For Loving a Woman
Movie ★ 6.3
1951
Salón de belleza
Movie ★ 4.4
1951
Manos de seda as Elsa
Movie ★ 6.0
1951
Mi marido as Isabel
Movie ★ 5.4
1950
Duelo en las montañas as Esperanza
Movie ★ 6.0
1950
By the False Door as Adela Quiroga
Movie ★ 6.8
1940s 9 credits
1949
Felipe de Jesús as Rosalia / Maria
Movie ★ 6.7
1949
El rencor de la tierra as Analena
Movie ★ 5.7
1948
Rosenda as Rosenda
Movie ★ 6.6
1948
The Cockfighter
Movie ★ 6.0
1947
Cinco rostros de mujer as Elena (as Concha Macedo)
Movie ★ 6.7
1947
La casa colorada
Movie ★ 5.8
1943
Internado para señoritas
Movie ★ 6.2
1942
Las cinco noches de Adán as Etelvina
Movie ★ 5.8
1942
Dark Angel as Hija de Doña Meche (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
Crew Credits
1950s 1 credit
1954
La perversa Costume Design
Movie ★ 6.0