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Actor

Arcelia Ramírez: Movies & Box Office

films
42
on screen
1988–2023
box office
$107M
average score
80
Born
December 7, 1967 (age 58)
Birthplace
Mexico City, Mexico
Citizenship
Mexican
Occupations
Actress
Years active
1985-present
Career at a glance

Arcelia Ramírez's Career in Numbers

Arcelia Ramírez's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Arcelia Ramírez works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Romelia’s Secret (1988) to La Civil (2023), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Arcelia Ramírez Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 1
  2. 1990s 5
  3. 2000s 10
  4. 2010s 14
  5. 2020s 11

The 2010s were Arcelia Ramírez's busiest decade, with 14 films.

Arcelia Ramírez Movies by Genre

  • Drama 25
  • Comedy 4
  • Music 2
  • Horror 2
  • Adventure 2
  • Thriller 1
  • Crime 1
  • Romance 1

Drama is the genre Arcelia Ramírez has worked in most, with 25 films, ahead of comedy (4).

Arcelia Ramírez Career Milestones

First film
Romelia’s Secret 1988
Biggest box office hit
Instructions Not Included $101M worldwide
Best-rated film
I Carry You with Me Movie Echo Score 85
Newest film
La Civil 2023
42 credits

Arcelia Ramírez Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Arcelia Ramírez is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 80. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Arcelia Ramírez Movies as an Actor

41
  1. 2023 Pole Dance (2023) movie poster Pole Dance as Lupe · Thriller
  2. 2023 All the Silence (2023) movie poster All the Silence as Claudia · Drama
  3. 2023 Volveré (2023) movie poster Volveré Drama
  4. 2023 La Civil (2023) movie poster La Civil as Cielo · Drama Movie Echo Score: 74
  5. 2022 Ojos que no ven (2022) movie poster Ojos que no ven as Elena · Drama
  6. 2022 Mambo Dreams (2022) movie poster Mambo Dreams Music
  7. 2022 Tell Me About Yourself (2022) movie poster Tell Me About Yourself as Laura · Comedy
  8. 2021 I Carry You with Me (2021) movie poster I Carry You with Me Drama Movie Echo Score: 85
  9. 2021 Yo Fausto (2021) movie poster Yo Fausto Drama
  10. 2020 Reina (2020) movie poster Reina as Mother · Drama
  11. 2020 La Boca Del Diablo (2020) movie poster La Boca Del Diablo Horror
  12. 2019 Some Ruins (2019) movie poster Some Ruins as Ofelia · Drama
  13. 2019 Meat Stew, Original Recipe (2019) movie poster Meat Stew, Original Recipe Comedy
  14. 2016 Fisuras (2016) movie poster Fisuras as Lety
  15. 2015 Leaf Blower (2015) movie poster Leaf Blower Comedy
  16. 2015 Las Horas Contigo (2015) movie poster Las Horas Contigo as Isabel · Drama
  17. 2014 A Shred Of Mist (2014) movie poster A Shred Of Mist as Irasema · Horror
  18. 2014 Open Cage (2014) movie poster Open Cage Drama
  19. 2013 Good Day, Ramon (2013) movie poster Good Day, Ramon as Rosa · Drama
  20. 2013 Instructions Not Included (2013) movie poster Instructions Not Included Drama
  21. 2013 Potosí (2013) movie poster Potosí as Estela · Crime
  22. 2013 The Searches (2013) movie poster The Searches as Elvira · Drama
  23. 2013 Between Night and Day (2013) movie poster Between Night and Day as Gaby · Drama
  24. 2011 The Reasons of the Heart (2011) movie poster The Reasons of the Heart as Emilia · Romance
  25. 2010 Rock Marí (2010) movie poster Rock Marí Adventure
  26. 2008 Teo’s Journey (2008) movie poster Teo’s Journey
  27. 2008 How Could I Not Love You? (2008) movie poster How Could I Not Love You?
  28. 2007 Nadie te ve: La niña en la piedra (2007) movie poster Nadie te ve: La niña en la piedra as Alicia · Drama
  29. 2007 El brassier de Emma (2007) movie poster El brassier de Emma as Amparo · Drama
  30. 2006 Sex, Love, and Other Perversions (2006) movie poster Sex, Love, and Other Perversions as Mercedes (Segment "La Llamada") · Drama
  31. 2003 Leftie (2003) movie poster Leftie as Martina · Adventure
  32. 2001 Written on the Body of Night (2001) movie poster Written on the Body of Night as In-movie mother · Drama
  33. 2001 Nadie te oye: perfume de violetas (2001) movie poster Nadie te oye: perfume de violetas as Alicia, madre de Miriam · Drama
  34. 2000 A Breakfast Chronicle (2000) movie poster A Breakfast Chronicle as Yolanda · Drama
  35. 2000 Such is Life (2000) movie poster Such is Life as Julia · Drama
  36. 1999 El Cometa (1999) movie poster El Cometa Music
  37. 1996 Recipes to Stay Together (1996) movie poster Recipes to Stay Together as Susana Limón · Comedy
  38. 1992 Serpientes y escaleras (1992) movie poster Serpientes y escaleras as Valentina · Drama
  39. 1991 City of the Blind (1991) movie poster City of the Blind as Mara · Drama
  40. 1991 Benjamín’s Wife (1991) movie poster Benjamín’s Wife as Natividad · Drama
  41. 1988 Romelia’s Secret (1988) movie poster Romelia’s Secret as Young Romelia · Drama

Arcelia Ramírez in Documentaries & Specials

1
  1. 2023 María: La Diva Eterna (2023) movie poster María: La Diva Eterna as Self · Documentary
Biography

Who Is Arcelia Ramírez?

Arcelia Ramírez was born in Mexico City, Mexico in 1967 and is 58 years old. Credited on films since 1988, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Arcelia Ramírez is a celebrated Mexican actress whose career spans more than three decades, beginning in the mid‑1980s and continuing robustly to the present day. Born on 7 December 1967 in the bustling capital of Mexico City, she grew up amid a vibrant artistic community that fostered her early interest in performance and theater. After formal training, she made her screen debut in 1985 and quickly established herself as a versatile talent capable of inhabiting both dramatic and comedic roles with equal conviction. Over the years she has amassed credits in more than fifty films and television productions, illustrating a remarkable stamina and commitment to her craft. Her breakthrough on the international stage arrived with the critically acclaimed Such Is Life (2000), which was selected for the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival and introduced her to a global audience. Prior to that, she delivered memorable performances in iconic Mexican cinema such as Like Water for Chocolate (1992) and La mujer de Benjamín (1991), works that continue to be studied for their cultural impact. On television, she has appeared in popular telenovelas including El color de la pasión (2014) and Vencer el miedo (2020), where her supporting and co‑protagonist roles have earned her praise for depth and authenticity. Critics frequently note her ability to convey complex emotions through subtle gestures, a skill that has made her a favorite among directors seeking nuanced portrayals. In recent years she has participated in socially engaged projects like La Civil (2021) and I Carry You With Me (2020), reinforcing her reputation as an artist committed to stories that reflect contemporary Mexican society. Beyond the screen, Ramírez is respected for mentoring emerging actors and advocating for greater representation of women in the film industry, thus extending her influence beyond performance alone. Her enduring presence in both commercial and art‑house cinema underscores a career marked by relentless dedication, artistic integrity, and an unwavering passion for storytelling.

Works with

Who Arcelia Ramírez Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Arcelia Ramírez shares the most films with. Gabino Rodríguez comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Claudette Maillé (4).

FAQ

Arcelia Ramírez: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Arcelia Ramírez been in?

Arcelia Ramírez is credited on 42 films, from 1988 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Arcelia Ramírez's highest-grossing movie?

Instructions Not Included (2013) is Arcelia Ramírez's biggest box office hit, with $101M worldwide, ahead of Good Day, Ramon (2013) ($5.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Arcelia Ramírez's movies have made $107M.

Arcelia Ramírez's biggest hits

What is the best Arcelia Ramírez movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Arcelia Ramírez's best-rated film is I Carry You with Me (2021) with a score of 85, followed by La Civil (2023) (74).

Best Arcelia Ramírez movies, ranked

How old is Arcelia Ramírez?

Arcelia Ramírez is 58 years old, born on December 7, 1967 in Mexico City, Mexico.

What is Arcelia Ramírez's newest movie?

The most recent film on Arcelia Ramírez's filmography is Pole Dance (2023), in the role of Lupe.

Who does Arcelia Ramírez work with most often?

Arcelia Ramírez shares the most films with Gabino Rodríguez (5 films), Claudette Maillé (4 films) and Lumi Cavazos (4 films).

The Best Arcelia Ramírez Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 42 credits.

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