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Isela Vega
Isela Vega Durazo (5 November 1939 – 9 March 2021) was a renowned Mexican actress, singer-songwriter, and filmmaker, known for her vivid presence in the film industry. In 1957, Vega was declared the 'Princess of the Carnival' in Hermosillo and soon after began her journey in modeling. Starting her illustrious acting career in 1960, she became known for her role as Elita in Sam Peckinpah's 'Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia'. She also showcased her songwriting talent in the film by penning the 'Bennie's Song'. Notably, she posed for the Playboy magazine's July 1974 issue.
Over her career, she won five Ariel Awards, some of which included recognition for performances in 'La Viuda Negra' (1977), 'Herod's Law' (1999), and 'Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia' (2017). Throughout the 1980s, Vega ventured into film production, direction, and writing. She also sang songs 'Amanecí en tus brazos' and 'El Siete Mares' for the 1986 film 'Gringo mojado'. In total, Vega participated in 150 movies, leaving an indelible mark on Mexican cinema. She passed away from metastasis in Mexico City on March 9, 2021, at the age of 81.
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Given Name: Isela Vega Durazo
Born: Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
Citizenship: Mexican
Birthday: November 5, 1939
Occupations: Actress, Singer-songwriter, Filmmaker
Years Active: 1960-2021
Children: 2
Spouses: Alberto Vázquez, Jorge Luke [es]
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Movies Featuring Isela Vega
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia
Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Barbarosa
Chilango Chronicles
El Infierno
I Miss You
The Misfits
Las Horas Contigo
El Jeremías
Más sabe el Diablo por Viejo
American Curious
Island of the Dolls
Cindy La Regia
Mantrap – Straw Dogs: The Final Cut
Pink Punch
Passion & Poetry: The Ballad of Sam Peckinpah
Sam Peckinpah’s West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade
Cobrador: In God We Trust
Navajeros
El Macho Biónico
The Seven Cucas
La pulquería
The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory
Blood Screams
Lovers of the Lord of the Night
Deceitful Appearances
Lovers of the Lord of the Night
El matrimonio es como el demonio
Drum
The Psychedelic Girls
Madame Death
S.O.S. Operation Bikini
Por mis pistolas
Secret of Death
The Rhinemann Exchange
Muñecas de medianoche
Tear This Heart Out
Herod’s Law
Joshua
The Black Widow
Amar
Conozca la cabeza de Juan Pérez
Don Juan 67
Cry of the Turtle
Fear Chamber
The Fungi Man
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