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Actor

Adriana Paz: Movies & Box Office

films
17
on screen
2009–2025
box office
$20.5M
average score
58
Born
January 13, 1980 (age 46)
Birthplace
Mexico City, Mexico
Citizenship
Mexican
Occupations
Actress, Dancer
Years active
2003-present
Children
1
Career at a glance

Adriana Paz's Career in Numbers

Adriana Paz's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Adriana Paz works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Backyard (2009) to Dead Man’s Switch (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Adriana Paz Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 1
  2. 2010s 10
  3. 2020s 5

The 2010s were Adriana Paz's busiest decade, with 10 films.

Adriana Paz Movies by Genre

  • Drama 9
  • Thriller 2
  • Comedy 1

Drama is the genre Adriana Paz has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of thriller (2).

Adriana Paz Career Milestones

First film
Backyard 2009
Biggest box office hit
Emilia Pérez $16.3M worldwide
Best-rated film
City of Dreams Movie Echo Score 73
Newest film
Dead Man’s Switch 2024
17 credits

Adriana Paz Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Adriana Paz is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 58. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Adriana Paz?

Adriana Paz was born in Mexico City, Mexico in 1980 and is 46 years old. Credited on films since 2009, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Adriana Paz is a highly accomplished Mexican actress and dancer who first began her artistic career in Spain where she took on various roles in commercials and a play. Born on January 13, 1980 in Mexico City, Adriana went on to make a name for herself in the movie industry with her role as Toña in the Mexican film Rudo y Cursi (2009), earning her a nomination for the Ariel Award for Best Supporting Actress. Adriana further exemplified her acting prowess in Las Horas Muertas (2013), where she received widespread acclaim for her role as Miranda, leading to her being awarded Best Actress at the Morelia International Film Festival.

She further stood out in TV series such as Sucedió en Un Día (2010), Capadocia (2010), El Encanto del Aguila (2011), Dios, Inc. (2016), and Vis a vis (2018 - 2019). Adriana has also featured in numerous films like Todos los Besos (2007), Backyard: El Traspatio (2009), and Not Forgotten (2009), among others. Her performance in La Tirisia (2014) won her the Ariel Award for Best Actress while her roles in the films Hilda (2015) and La Caridad (2016) earned her two consecutive Ariel Awards for Best Supporting Actress. In 2017, her stellar display in El Autor led to a nomination for the Goya Award for Best New Actress. For her role in the film Emilia Pérez, Adriana was recognized with the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress in 2024.

Works with

Who Adriana Paz Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Adriana Paz shares the most films with. Noé Hernández comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Ana de la Reguera (2).

FAQ

Adriana Paz: Questions & Answers

How many movies Adriana Paz has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Adriana Paz been in?

Adriana Paz is credited on 17 films, from 2009 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Adriana Paz's highest-grossing movie?

Emilia Pérez (2024) is Adriana Paz's biggest box office hit, with $16.3M worldwide, ahead of City of Dreams (2024) ($1.71M). Across every film with box office figures, Adriana Paz's movies have made $20.5M.

Adriana Paz's biggest hits

What is the best Adriana Paz movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Adriana Paz's best-rated film is City of Dreams (2024) with a score of 73, followed by The Motive (2018) (58).

Best Adriana Paz movies, ranked

How old is Adriana Paz?

Adriana Paz is 46 years old, born on January 13, 1980 in Mexico City, Mexico.

What is Adriana Paz's newest movie?

The most recent film on Adriana Paz's filmography is Making Emilia Pérez (2025), in the role of Self.

Who does Adriana Paz work with most often?

Adriana Paz shares the most films with Noé Hernández (4 films), Ana de la Reguera (2 films) and Jacques Audiard (2 films).

The Best Adriana Paz Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 17 credits.

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