María Elena Velasco

María Elena Velasco

Born: December 17, 1940
Died: May 1, 2015
in Puebla, 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.

Movies for María Elena Velasco...

The daughter of Moctezuma
Title: The daughter of Moctezuma
Character: María
Released: October 24, 2013
Type: Movie
La India María must find at all costs in the recesses of a mountain the Magic Black Mirror of Tezcatlipoca, since the spirit of his great-grandfather Moctezuma II ordered her to find it in to prevent the destruction of Mexico. Alonso, a handsome Spanish archaeologist, Bianchi, an antiquities dealer and Brigida Troncoso - an ambitious governor, are aware of the existence of such mirror, of the mysterious treasure of Moctezuma and of María, so all undertake a frantic chase after her to seize the magic glass and the gold.
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Title: Wild at Heart
Character: María Nicolasa Cruz
Released: February 25, 2013
Type: TV
Corazón indomable is a Mexican telenovela produced by Nathalie Lartilleux for Televisa. It is a remake of Marimar, produced in 1994, and starring Thalía and Eduardo Capetillo. Ana Brenda Contreras and Daniel Arenas star as the protagonists, while Ingrid Martz, Elizabeth Álvarez, Carlos de la Mota and René Strickler star as the antagonists.
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Huapango
Title: Huapango
Character: Maestra de Baile
Released: October 15, 2004
Type: Movie
Inspired by Othello, the classic from William Shakespeare, Iván Lipkies place the characters in the Huasteca of Tamaulipas during the most important Huapango festival of the region. The story begins when Julia, a young dancer, announces her marriage to the distinguished and wealthy rancher Otilio, while Santiago, her dance partner, driven by jealousy and spite, decides to take revenge on the newlyweds.
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Las delicias del poder
Title: Las delicias del poder
Character: María / Lorena Barriga
Released: January 1, 1999
Type: Movie
A political candidate has an accident that will bring her out if the campaign unless her twin sister may be able to supplant her while she recovers.
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By Our Own Correspondent
Title: By Our Own Correspondent
Character: Matron
Released: June 29, 1994
Type: Movie
William Benton, a rich British landowner and cattle baron was murdered, creating one of the most bizarre and sensational international scandals in history. Thomas Canning, an inexperienced photo journalist from London, is sent to Mexico seeking fame and glory but eventually he reaches the camp of Pancho Villa to be told several conflicting versions of Benton's murder.
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The Stork's Mistake
Title: The Stork's Mistake
Character: India Maria
Released: July 9, 1993
Type: Movie
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Ni de aquí, ni de allá
Title: Ni de aquí, ni de allá
Character: María
Released: January 28, 1988
Type: Movie
This Mexican comedy stars La India Maria, who drives the FBI crazy because they cannot figure out whether she belongs here or there.
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Ni Chana, ni Juana
Title: Ni Chana, ni Juana
Character: Chana y Juana
Released: March 21, 1984
Type: Movie
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The Feathered Coyote
Title: The Feathered Coyote
Character: María
Released: January 9, 1983
Type: Movie
The outstanding comedian, "La India Maria," unknowingly ends up as a detective in Acapulco, pursued by smugglers of ancient artifacts.
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¡El que no corre... vuela!
Title: ¡El que no corre... vuela!
Character: Maria Nicolasa Cruz
Released: June 25, 1982
Type: Movie
After mistakenly going to jail, Maria makes friends with a woman whose kids live in the streets and Maria gets the idea to help them.
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Sor Tequila
Title: Sor Tequila
Released: July 3, 1980
Type: Movie
La India María, who is really good at sports, becomes a nun and is always getting in trouble for wanting to help people.
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Okey, Mister Pancho
Title: Okey, Mister Pancho
Character: Maria Nicolasa Cruz
Released: July 23, 1979
Type: Movie
La India Maria becomes deeply embroiled in a large scale diamond heist.
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La comadrita
Title: La comadrita
Character: María Nicolasa
Released: September 27, 1978
Type: Movie
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Duro pero seguro
Title: Duro pero seguro
Character: María Nicolasa Cruz
Released: March 2, 1978
Type: Movie
Nicolasa sells tacos near a movie studio and her popularity threatens the restaurant's own studies. She drops the food when seeing actor Armando performing and the director expels her out.
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Fear Doesn't Ride a Donkey
Title: Fear Doesn't Ride a Donkey
Character: María Nicolasa Cruz
Released: November 25, 1976
Type: Movie
This funny Mexican film tell the tale of a family who will do anything to get rid of the rich old lady who sits at the head of the clan. All the hilarious members want a piece of the very lucrative inheritance money. What they don't know, however, is that grandma has left all of the money to her trusty dog.
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La presidenta municipal
Title: La presidenta municipal
Character: María Nicolasa Cruz
Released: September 11, 1975
Type: Movie
La India Maria becomes the municipal president due to a ballot typo.
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La Madrecita
Title: La Madrecita
Character: Sor María Nicolasa
Released: October 17, 1974
Type: Movie
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Pobre, pero honrada!
Title: Pobre, pero honrada!
Character: Maria
Released: November 1, 1973
Type: Movie
Beloved Mexican screen star La India Maria portrays a poor but honorable woman who causes a stir around town when she decides to become a witch doctor in this classic comedy from director Fernando Cortes. When the real medical practitioner in town discovers that there's a new shaman around, the comic trouble that follows is sure to keep viewers in stitches. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Tonta tonta, pero no tanto
Title: Tonta tonta, pero no tanto
Character: María Nicolasa Cruz
Released: September 7, 1972
Type: Movie
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Los tres mosqueteros de Dios
Title: Los tres mosqueteros de Dios
Released: March 30, 1967
Type: Movie
Three priests resort to desperate long-shots (like quiz-shows) to raise money for their parish.
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Los Endemoniados del Ring
Title: Los Endemoniados del Ring
Character: Cantante de fondo (uncredited)
Released: April 15, 1966
Type: Movie
The ring possessed "Angel" and "Satan" not accept under any circumstances the trickery proposal with "Tarzan Beto" idol of the moment.
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Ruletero a toda marcha
Title: Ruletero a toda marcha
Character: Enfermera con bebé (uncredited)
Released: May 14, 1964
Type: Movie
Country-boy migrates to the big city to work as a taxi-driver.
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The Bloody Revolver
Title: The Bloody Revolver
Character: esposa de Pedro
Released: April 2, 1964
Type: Movie
Follows an "unlucky" gun across the paths of five owners.
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El mariachi canta
Title: El mariachi canta
Character: Amiga de Lupe (uncredited)
Released: November 14, 1963
Type: Movie
Rivalry and romance between the leaders of a male mariachi band and a female one.
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Los derechos de los hijos
Title: Los derechos de los hijos
Released: October 17, 1963
Type: Movie
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El rey del tomate
Title: El rey del tomate
Character: Clienta de Librado (uncredited)
Released: August 7, 1963
Type: Movie
El rey del tomate ("The Tomato King") is a 1964 Mexican comedy-drama film, directed by Miguel M. Delgado and starring Eulalio González, Luz Márquez, and Emma Roldán.
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Cascabelito
Title: Cascabelito
Character: Bailarina
Released: April 28, 1962
Type: Movie