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Emma Roldán

Born February 3, 1893Died August 29, 1978 (85)MexicoSan Luis Potosi, Mexico174 creditsIMDb

Emma Roldán (February 3, 1893 – August 29, 1978) was a Mexican character actress and costume designer. She is remembered as the sharp-tongued, domineering matron of Mexican cinema, and was nominated three times for a Silver Ariel Award.

Known for

Los hijos de María Morales1952 · as Doña María Morales
Entrega Inmediata1963 · as Doña Angustias
Romeo y Julieta1943 · as Lady Capulet
El compadre Mendoza1934 · as María
Two Monks1934 · as Gertrudis
Watch Out for Love1954 · as Chona
Fear Doesn't Ride a Donkey1973 · as Doña Paz
El mil amores1954 · as Gertrudis
Tailored gentleman1954 · as Doña Pelos
The Place Without Limits1978 · as Ludovinia
The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy1958 · as Maria, the housekeeper
One Way Street1950 · as Catalina
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Entrega Inmediata1963 · as Doña Angustias
Romeo y Julieta1943 · as Lady Capulet
Tailored gentleman1954 · as Doña Pelos
Free Love1978 · as Viejita
The Place Without Limits1978 · as Ludovinia
Los tigres del ring1960 · Cast
Castle of Purity1973 · as Clerk
The Third Word1956 · as Antonia
Ojos tapatios1938 · as Chefa
Watch Out for Love1954 · as Chona
La calandria1933 · as Salomé
One Way Street1950 · as Catalina
Los hijos de la calle1951 · Cast
Magdalena’s True Vocation1972 · as Vendedora de lotería
Chico Ramos1971 · Cast
Monja, casada, virgen y mártir1935 · as Doña Sol
Por qué peca la mujer1952 · as Doña Mati
Vístete Cristina1959 · Cast
The Curse of the Aztec Mummy1957 · as Maria
El compadre Mendoza1934 · as María
El perdon de la hija de nadie1980 · Cast
Beyond All Limits1959 · as Carmela
Recuerdos de mi valle1946 · Cast
El ahijado de la muerte1946 · as La muerte
María1922 · as Efraín's Mother
The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy1958 · as Maria, the housekeeper
El gran mentiroso1953 · as Doña Catalina
Víctimas del divorcio1952 · Cast
Allá en el Rancho Grande1936 · as Ángela
La norteña de mis amores1948 · Cast
Tentación1943 · as Doña Idolina
Hay ángeles con espuelas1957 · Cast
Basket of Mexican Tales1956 · as Doña Laura
¡Que viene mi marido!1940 · as Doña Tomasa
Amanecer ranchero1942 · Cast
Los hijos de María Morales1952 · as Doña María Morales