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Patricia Maya Schneider was born on 6 March 1988 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. She is a producer and actress, known for Real Rob (2015), Amor es amor and Daddy Daughter Trip (2022). She has been married to Rob Schneider since 23 April 2011. They have two children.- Actress
- Director
- Producer
Seidy Lopez was born in beautiful Merida Yucatan Mexico. At the age of four, she and her family moved to the United States for the first time in search of a more rewarding life. When she turned ten her parents found it necessary to return to Yucatan with their three children where they would learn how to properly read, write and speak the Spanish language. The Lopez family returned to the states two years later with their children completely bilingual.
Seidy's experience as a performer began at age twelve when she formed a singing group called "Sensation". The group won several talent competitions in Los Angeles. At the age of 14 she decided to hone in on her vocal skills, and with the help of her Jr. High teacher, Mr. Gleason, she auditioned for the Los Angeles County High School for the Performing Arts at Cal State University. As a member of their vocal ensemble, Seidy was given the opportunity to perform in such prestigious venues as the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The following year at Hollywood High School of the Performing Arts, Seidy discovered theater and focused her attention on acting.
At the age of seventeen Seidy also became a member of an educational theater troupe called "Project Able ". The theater troupe toured venues throughout California, including jails and juvenile halls, teaching AIDS education.
Seidy's big break came in 1993 when Alison Anders cast her as Mousie in her critically acclaimed movie "Mi Vida Loca", Seidy captured the essence of life in the hood for Los Angeles female gang members. Starring in this film helped Seidy gain recognition in the Latino community and gave her the opportunity to work with other wonderful directors such as; Quentin Tarantino, Joel Schumacher and Antoine Fuqua. However the director that has been most influential to her career has been Gregory Nava, casting her in films such as Mi Familia , Selena and later reuniting her with Esai Morales in his wonderful series American Family. Seidy's career has continued with unforgettable roles such as Cindy in the Film Luminarias, Elian's mother in The Elian Gonzales Story, Gabriela in the self titled film, and the coy sexy bakery girl Cynthia Limon in the television series Resurrection Blvd.
Seidy lives with her husband and two children in Los Angeles California. She is an amazing actress and is living a true American Dream. "Si Se Puede".- Actor
- Soundtrack
Entering the Mexican film industry in the 1930s, it didn't take Arturo de Córdova long to become a major star, specializing in action and adventure films. At the height of his popularity he was beckoned to Hollywood in an attempt to make him a "Latin lover" type in the mold of Ricardo Montalban, Fernando Lamas and Gilbert Roland. However, after a few attempts in lower-budget films, de Córdova returned to Mexico to continue his career there, eventually surpassing his previous fame and also becoming a major star in South America and Spain.- Actress
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- Director
María Ofelia Medina Torres is a Mexican stage and screen actress, dancer, singer, screenwriter, radio producer and activist. Born in the ancient city of Thor, today Méridia Yucatán, but spent most of her childhood days in Mexico City, where she studied dance at the Academia de la Danza Mexicana, and graduated as interpreter and teacher of classic, regional and contemporary dance. At 11 Ofelia Medina became a part of film director Alejandro Jodorowsky's pantomime children's group, and participated in the "Efímeros" shows. In 1977 she traveled to Los Angeles to further educate herself at the Lee Strasberg Film & Theatre Institute. Ofelia Medina's career in the film industry took off at 1968. She has since then appeared in more than 75 feature films and television productions. One of the more memorable is her portrait of Frida Kahlo in "Frida, naturaleza viva" (1983) directed by Paul Leduc. Over the years Ofelia Medina has been active in student and human rights movements and she was one of the founders of Comité de Solidaridad con grupos étnicos marginados (Committee of solidarity with marginalized ethnic groups). The first Mexican organization for the defense of the Human Rights of the Indigenous peoples of México. Ofelia Medina is aiming to make her debut as film director in the near future, with the project "Tortilla" - a film in the spirit of Dogma and Cine Pobre.- Actor
- Writer
Mérida-born great-nephew of Miguel Inclán Delgado who started appearing in films in the '70s and by the '80s was a major comedy star. Still works regularly in video-homes. Also capable of dramatic work when necessary, and in this capacity was hired by Arturo Ripstein for El coronel no tiene quien le escriba (1999). Inclán was nominated for a Best Male Co-Star Ariel in 1983 for his role in _Piernas cruzadas (1983)_.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Irma Dorantes was born on 21 December 1934 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. She is an actress, known for Sol en llamas (1962), Pa' qué me sirve la vida (1961) and Timeless Love (2010). She was previously married to Pedro Infante.- Actress
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- Writer
Laura Patalano began her career in her native Mexico, after graduating from El Instituto de Arte Escénico, where she was trained professionally. Her recurring television credits include This Fool in which she plays the role of Esperanza Lopez, Gentefied in which she plays the role of Beatriz Morales, The L Word: Generation Q in which she plays the role of Nana, and Victor and Valentino in which she plays the voice of Grandma Chata. Laura Patalano was also cast in Vida, Bosch, The Politician, Undone, Mayans Mc and Shameless among many others. Laura Patalano was also part of the award-winning independent feature film Chop-Shop, which was the Official Selection of Director's Fortnight at 2007 Cannes Film Festival directed by Ramin Bahrani. Other features include The Imperialists Are Still Alive (nominated for Grand Jury Prize at Sundance), Mosquita y Mari (Official Selection at Sundance), and First Girl I Loved which won the 2016 Sundance Audience Award for Best of NEXT. Ms. Patalano, starred in the Imagen Award-winning short You're Dead To Me (2013) for which she also won the CMG Film Festival award for Best Dramatic Actress. This short film was accepted in over fifty film festivals around the world, winning several international awards. On top of winning best actress award, Ms. Patalano was nominated for best actress for the Bronze Lens Film Festival in Atlanta Georgia. Recently she decided to give it a try in the Voice-Over field, landing a recurring role in the animated series Victor & Valentino, plus numerous commercial. Mexican audiences have seen Ms. Patalano in the stage productions of Una Esfinge Llamada Cornelia, Frida Kahlo, Vamos a Contar Mentiras and A La Diestra de Dios Padre among many others. Her New York credits include Las Hermanas Mirabal, La Fotografia. She created the role of Carmen Antonia in Thalia Spanish Theatre's bilingual production for The Ladies Room/Baño de Damas, for which she won an HOLA Award for her outstanding performance and was also nominated for ACE Award for her performance in The Ladies Room as well. After over 10 years in New York City, Ms. Patalano relocated to The City of Los Angeles. She is the proud mother of twin daughters.- Producer
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Lorenzo Vigas was born in Mérida, Venezuela in 1967. He graduated in Molecular Biology from the University of Tampa, Florida. In 1995 he moved to New York City to study film at NYU. In 1998 he returned to Venezuela to direct the documentary series "Expedition". From 1999 to 2001 he worked with Bolivar Films and Cinesa directing ads and documentaries. In 2004, while living in Mexico, he directed "Los Elefantes Nunca Olvidan" (Elephants Never Forget), the multiple award-winning short film that premiered in the Critics' Week section of Cannes 2004. Then he filmed for more than 5 years the documentary "El Vendedor de Orquídeas" about his father and the search for a painting. It will be released in 2016. With his debut feature film "Desde Allá" (From Afar) Vigas became the first Venezuelan to be invited in competition to the Venice International Film Festival and he wrote Venezuelan film history when he won the Golden Lion 2015.- Mexican film, television and voice actor, with a career spanning over four decades. With a trademark deep, coarse voice, Alcocer dubbed many characters in major American films and TV series for Latin American market, including The Munsters (as Herman Munster), Get Smart (as the Chief), Batman (as The Joker), Kojak (as the main character), Daktari (as Dr. Tracy), among many others. Quoted as a major influence by many current voice actors in Mexican dubbing industry. Details on his death other than date (October 2nd, 1984) are uncertain.
- Karina Mora was born on 17 November 1980 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. She is an actress, known for Missing (2010), Gitanas (2004) and Heridas de amor (2006).
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- Soundtrack
Jerry Velázquez was born on 30 March 1990 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. He is an actor, known for Las Bravas F.C. (2022), Cuando toca la campana (2011) and Quiero tu vida (2023).- Music Artist
- Music Department
- Actor
Raúl Alejandro Escajadillo Peña (born September 29, 1969 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico), better known as Aleks Syntek, is a Mexican singer, songwriter and producer.[1] He is married to Karen Coronado, sister of talk show host Ingrid Coronado. He has earned 9 nominations for the Latin Grammy Awards including one this year, a Grammy nomination, 5 nominations for the MTV Latin Awards, and is the winner of 3 Latin Billboard awards. He has also received an Ariel award from the Cinametografia Mexican Academy for Best Film Music. Many journalists and critics consider him to be a genius of pop music because starting at the age of 17, he had begun to work successfully as a music producer and also for his constant experimental and avant-garde contributions, his fans call him "master" out of respect, and he has sold over 4 million copies of his work as a singer.
As a performer and singer Syntek has released 10 albums receiving numerous Gold and Platinum disc awards for high sales. He has earned special awards such as "The Honor Composer Achievement Award" presented by the Univision Network by the hands of actor Edward James Olmos and also "The Music Legacy Award" presented by the North American Society of Composers SESAC. Syntek also starred and pioneered the hit show The Voice in México.- Yolanda Mérida was born on 20 August 1929 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. She was an actress, known for Los ricos también lloran (1979), Timeless Love (2010) and Mi hermana la Nena (1976). She died on 11 April 2012 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.
- Arsenio Campos was born on 26 January 1946 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. He is an actor, known for Soy tu dueña (2010), La huella (1991) and Ratas del asfalto (1978).
- Wendy Braga was born on 25 April 1981 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. She is an actress, known for Quiéreme Tonto (2010), La Maria and Volando Bajo (2014).
- Ilithya Manzanilla was born on 15 February 1985 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. She is an actress, known for Hoping Heart (2011), Por amar sin ley (2018) and Recién Cazado (2009).
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- Choreographer
Nico Fallon was born on 16 December 1988 in Merida, Yucatan. He is an actor, known for La Usurpadora: The Musical (2023).- Alfonso Iturralde was born on 10 October 1949 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. He was an actor, known for La culpa (1996), Dear Enemy (2008) and Ángeles blancos (1990). He was married to Rosalba Brambila. He died on 24 July 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Román Chalbaud was born on 10 October 1931 in Mérida, Venezuela. He was a director and writer, known for Pandemonium, the Hell's Capital City (1997), El pez que fuma (1977) and El caracazo (2005). He died on 12 September 2023 in Caracas, Venezuela.- Carlos Cámara Jr. was born on 1 December 1956 in Mérida, Venezuela. He is an actor, known for Mañana es para siempre (2008), Don't Mess with an Angel (2008) and Caribe (1990).
- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Writer
Queer Venezolana based in Los Angeles focused on telling female driven and queer stories. Writer, Director and Producer of Salta (Dive), a coming of age short film that premiered at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival and got a Jury's Mention, it also won Best Short Film at the 20th Pink Apple Festival (Switzerland), available on Prime Video. Her latest work include, Mustache Mondays, a one hour documentary for PBS SoCal (screened at the Outfest Fusion 2022) and a script for her first feature La Barca de la Ilusión, an adaptation from a story by American author Lucia Berlin.- Rubén Zepeda Novelo was born on 31 January 1931 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. He was an actor, known for Dos corazones y un cielo (1959), Cuatro copas (1958) and Tres palomas alborotadas (1963). He was married to María Victoria. He died on 15 June 1974 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.
- Fernando Borges was born on 7 September 1949 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. He was an actor, known for Los hermanos del viento (1977), Survive! (1976) and El hogar que yo robé (1981). He died on 14 April 2015 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico.
- Tomás Martín was born on 20 November 1970 in Mérida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. He is an actor, known for Jamón, Jamón (1992), El río que nos lleva (1989) and The Young Picasso: 1881-1906 (1993).
- Aurora Campuzano was born in 1907 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. She was an actress, known for El superloco (1937), Dos tenorios de barrio (1949) and Amapola del camino (1937). She was married to Leopoldo 'Chato' Ortín. She died on 24 June 1989 in Mexico, D.F., Mexico.
- Music Department
- Composer
- Actor
Armando Manzanero was born on 7 December 1935 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. He was a composer and actor, known for Mission: Impossible III (2006), Cuéntame cómo pasó (2001) and Juego limpio (1995). He died on 28 December 2020 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.- Camera and Electrical Department
- Editorial Department
- Editor
Born in Mérida, Venezuela. Director and Director of Photography.He is a specialist in camera and new-generation digital cinema. He also has proven experience in multiple film-related fields. He has directed short films and TV series, for different production companies. He worked as post-production sound manager for the awarded short film " El Prisionero", directed by Juan Chappa and Martín Deus (Arg). Editor for multiple TV series produced for the Venezuelan Public Media System and seven more films directed by Edmundo Aray. Colorist for "Tempo Adagio", a short film by Alcione Guerrero, produced by Alberto Arvelo, awarded in multiple international festivals. Colorist for the documentary film "To Be a Miss" directed by Edward Ellis and Aaron Wolf. And colorist for the film "Proyecto Independencia" by Laura Vásquez.Likewise, he was the Director of Photography in "Un Momento de Felicidad" directed by Inti Torres, awarded in multiple international festivals. And also was the DP for the documentary films "To be a Miss" by Edward Ellis and "Fe de Chamán" by Juan by Dios Ruíz.- Director
- Cinematographer
- Producer
Enrique Gómez Vadillo was born on 5 September 1943 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. He was a director and cinematographer, known for Johnny Chicano (1981), Secuestro a mano armada (1992) and Muerte en la playa (1991). He died on 13 February 2017 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Imelda Miller was born on 15 September 1940 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. She is an actress, known for Neutron Battles the Karate Assassins (1965), Teatro Follies (1983) and Vividores de mujeres (1982).- Chel López was born on 29 May 1905 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. He was an actor, known for The Exterminating Angel (1962), Reina de reinas: La Virgen María (1948) and Canaima (1945). He was married to Elena Richards Warner, María Teresa del Mar Rigalt and Ángeles Miret Crespo. He died on 9 February 1962 in Mexico, Distrito Federal, Mexico.
- Francisco Maestre was born on 2 July 1957 in Mérida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. He was an actor, known for The Devil's Backbone (2001), Barrio (1998) and Bad Education (2004). He died on 27 January 2011 in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain.
- Fernando Pinkus was born on 4 October 1930 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. He was an actor, known for Hot Snake (1978), El niño y el tiburón (1978) and Ratas del asfalto (1978). He died on 21 May 2006 in Mexico, Distrito Federal, Mexico.
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- Writer
Manuel Barbachano Ponce was born on 4 April 1925 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. He was a producer and director, known for Pedro Páramo (1967), Chistelandia (1958) and Nueva Chistelandia (1958). He died on 29 October 1994 in Mexico, D.F., Mexico.- Actor
- Director
- Producer
Hector Herrera was born on 12 August 1934 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. He was an actor and director, known for Lake Tahoe (2008), Secuestro (1986) and El puente (1984). He died on 4 August 2010 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico.- Composer
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Guty Cárdenas was born on 2 December 1905 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. He was a composer and actor, known for Frida (2002), Derrumbe (1989) and Shadows in Paradise (1986). He died on 5 April 1932 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.- Rafael I. Molina was born in Merida, Venezuela. He is known for Ladies of the Lake (2016), Inconexión (2017) and NCIS: New Orleans (2014).
- Hernán Vera was born on 28 October 1892 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. He was an actor, known for Out on the Big Ranch (1936), Un día con el diablo (1945) and Those Were The Days, Senor Don Simon! (1941). He was married to Julia Romero Mendoza and María Florentina González Gutiérrez. He died on 29 January 1964 in Mexico, D.F., Mexico.
- Jorge Alberto Riancho was born on 28 November 1943 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. He was an actor, known for The Mischievous Dreamer (1991), Bianca Vidal (1982) and La carabina de Ambrosio (1978). He died on 3 June 1992 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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- Director
- Editor
Carlos Valdemar was born on 11 November 1946 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. Carlos is a writer and director, known for Muerte en Tijuana (1991), Diablo de la frontera (2005) and El placer de la venganza (1988).- Composer
- Music Department
- Actor
Luis Demetrio was born on 21 April 1931 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. He was a composer and actor, known for Repo Men (2010), Payback (1999) and The Wedding Date (2005). He died on 18 December 2007 in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico.- Juan Carlos Alarcón was born on 27 October 1971 in Mérida, Venezuela. He is an actor, known for La última palabra, Viva la Pepa (2000) and La inolvidable (1996).
- Porfirio Baz was born on 23 September 1954 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. He was an actor, known for La vida difícil de una mujer fácil (1979), Ave Fénix (1986) and Los bandidos del río frío (1976). He was married to Concepcion Monforte . He died on 16 January 2022 in Lubbock, Texas, USA.
- Armando Camejo was born in 1891 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. He was an actor, known for The Swallow (1938), Abismos (1931) and The Pretty Indian Girl (1938). He was married to Concepción Velarde Cárdenas. He died on 26 January 1939 in Mexico, Distrito Federal, Mexico.
- Daniel 'Chino' Herrera was born on 3 January 1907 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. He was an actor and writer, known for Cruz de amor (1970), Aventuras de un nuevo rico (1950) and Cazadores de asesinos (1962). He was married to Alicia Maycotte Urea and Celia María Pérez Carrillo. He died on 29 September 1983 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.
- Marielby Rojas was born on 30 June 1995 in Merida, Venezuela. She is an actress, known for Ring Mundial (2013).
- Alonso de Córdova was born on 8 July 1936 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. He was an actor, known for Besito a Papa (1961) and Pecado de juventud (1962). He died on 30 July 1973 in Yautepec, Morelos, Mexico.
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- Cinematographer
- Actor
Ernesto Medina was born on 22 December 1952 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. He is a director and cinematographer, known for Gertrudis (1992), La gloria y el infierno (1986) and La rosa de Guadalupe (2008).- Actor
- Soundtrack
Nicolás Urcelay was born on 20 December 1919 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. He was an actor, known for Para siempre (1955), Locura musical (1958) and El puerto de los siete vicios (1952). He was married to Josefina Castro Alonzo. He died on 1 July 1959 in Tampico, Mexico.- Alberto Sacramento was born on 20 February 1920 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. He was an actor, known for Aventuras de la pandilla (1959), Cartas marcadas (1948) and Fíjate qué suave (1948). He was married to Guadalupe Aguirre. He died on 12 February 1968 in Mexico, D.F., Mexico.
- Director
- Writer
Miguel Barbachano Ponce was born on 12 May 1930 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. He was a director and writer, known for Lola de mi vida (1965), Amor amor amor (1965) and Se está volviendo gobierno (1915-1919) (1992). He died on 12 May 2020 in Mexico, Distrito Federal, Mexico.