Isela Vega: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 46
- on screen
- 1967–2019
- box office
- $143M
- average score
- 68
- Born
- November 5, 1939
- Birthplace
- Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
- Full name
- Isela Vega Durazo
- Citizenship
- Mexican
- Occupations
- Actress, Singer-songwriter, Filmmaker
- Years active
- 1960-2021
- Spouses
- Alberto Vázquez, Jorge Luke [es]
- Children
- 2
The Best Isela Vega Movies
The films of Isela Vega that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019) leads with $121M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $121M Dora and the Lost City of Gold 2019 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $10M Tear This Heart Out 2008 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $5.22M Cindy La Regia 2019 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $2.54M El Jeremías 2015 · Family -
Worldwide box office: $2.26M Más sabe el Diablo por Viejo 2018 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $1.74M Barbarosa 1982 · Western
Isela Vega's Career in Numbers
Isela Vega's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Isela Vega works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Don Juan 67 (1967) to Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Isela Vega Movies by Decade
- 1960s 8
- 1970s 8
- 1980s 10
- 1990s 1
- 2000s 5
- 2010s 11
The 2010s were Isela Vega's busiest decade, with 11 films.
Isela Vega Movies by Genre
- Comedy 13
- Drama 11
- Action 4
- Crime 3
- Thriller 2
- Mystery 2
- Romance 2
- Horror 2
- Family 1
- Tv movie 1
Comedy is the genre Isela Vega has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of drama (11).
Isela Vega Career Milestones
- First film
- Don Juan 67 1967
- Biggest box office hit
- Dora and the Lost City of Gold $121M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Dora and the Lost City of Gold Movie Echo Score 75
- Newest film
- Dora and the Lost City of Gold 2019
Isela Vega Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Isela Vega is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 68. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Isela Vega Movies as an Actor
43- 2019 Cindy La Regia as Mercedes · Comedy Worldwide box office: $5.22M Movie Echo Score: 61
- 2019 Dora and the Lost City of Gold Action Worldwide box office: $121M Movie Echo Score: 75
- 2018
Island of the Dolls as Abuela · Thriller - 2018 Más sabe el Diablo por Viejo as Marilú · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.26M
- 2018
American Curious as Bertha García · Comedy - 2015 El Jeremías as Herminia · Family Worldwide box office: $2.54M
- 2015
Las Horas Contigo as Abu · Drama - 2011
The Misfits as Rosario · Comedy - 2010
I Miss You Drama - 2010
El Infierno as Doña Rosaura · Action - 2010
Chilango Chronicles Comedy - 2009
Conozca la cabeza de Juan Pérez as Adivina · Comedy - 2009
Amar as Concha · Drama - 2008 Tear This Heart Out as Gitana · Drama Worldwide box office: $10M
- 2007
Cobrador: In God We Trust as La Gitana · Drama Worldwide box office: $231K - 2004
Pink Punch as La Güera · Drama - 1999
Herod’s Law as Doña Lupe · Crime Worldwide box office: $52K - 1989
Blood Screams as Angélica / The Witch (Spanish-language version only) · Thriller - 1987
The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory as Senora Cos · Tv movie - 1986
Lovers of the Lord of the Night as Amparo · Mystery - 1986
Lovers of the Lord of the Night as Amparo · Mystery - 1983
Deceitful Appearances as Adriana · Drama - 1982 Barbarosa Western Worldwide box office: $1.74M
- 1981
The Seven Cucas as Cuca · Drama - 1981
La pulquería Comedy - 1981
El Macho Biónico as Leonor 'La Leona' · Comedy - 1980
Navajeros as Mercedes · Drama - 1979
Muñecas de medianoche as Lorena · Comedy - 1977
The Black Widow as Matea Gutiérrez · Romance - 1977
The Rhinemann Exchange as Anna · Drama - 1976
Joshua as Maria · Drama - 1976
The Fungi Man as Elvira / Mother · Romance - 1976
Drum as Marianna · Action - 1975
Cry of the Turtle as Diana · Crime - 1974
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia Action Worldwide box office: $18.9K - 1969
Madame Death as Lisa · Sci-Fi - 1969
Secret of Death as Estrella · Horror - 1968
The Psychedelic Girls as Dalilah · Crime - 1968
Por mis pistolas as Lupita Sanchez · Comedy - 1968
Fear Chamber as Helga · Horror - 1967
Don Juan 67 as Carmén · Comedy - 1967
El matrimonio es como el demonio as Aloha · Comedy - 1967
S.O.S. Operation Bikini as SOS Stage Director · Comedy
Who Is Isela Vega?
Isela Vega was born in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico in 1939. Credited on films since 1967, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
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.
Who Isela Vega Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Isela Vega shares the most films with. Emilio Fernández comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Kris Kristofferson (3).
Isela Vega: Questions & Answers
How many movies Isela Vega has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Isela Vega been in?
Isela Vega is credited on 46 films, from 1967 to 2019. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Isela Vega's highest-grossing movie?
Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019) is Isela Vega's biggest box office hit, with $121M worldwide, ahead of Tear This Heart Out (2008) ($10M). Across every film with box office figures, Isela Vega's movies have made $143M.
Isela Vega's biggest hits What is the best Isela Vega movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Isela Vega's best-rated film is Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019) with a score of 75, followed by Cindy La Regia (2019) (61).
Best Isela Vega movies, ranked What is Isela Vega's newest movie?
The most recent film on Isela Vega's filmography is Cindy La Regia (2019), in the role of Mercedes.
Who does Isela Vega work with most often?
Isela Vega shares the most films with Emilio Fernández (4 films), Kris Kristofferson (3 films) and Sam Peckinpah (3 films).
The Best Isela Vega Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 46 credits.
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