Mercedes Carreño
Born: 1947-09-15 in Minatitlán, Veracruz, Mexico
Died: 2022-07-21
Known For: Acting
Biography
Meche Carreño (1947–2024) was a Mexican actress, dancer, and model known for her work in Mexican cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. She became one of the most recognizable figures of the era, appearing in films such as La Choca (1974), for which she received the Ariel Award for Best Supporting Actress, and La inocente (1972). She was also known for her distinctive screen presence and sensual image.
Filmography
1989
- Servant's Day as Lorenza
1988
1982
- It's my Life as Meche
1981
- El Noa Noa as Mercedes
1979
- The Perfect Woman as Marcela Nava
1978
- The Nights of Paloma as Singer
- Three Stories of Love
1977
- El mar as Cecilia
1976
- Red Zone
- Life Changes as Teresa
1975
- The Other Virginity as Laura
1974
- The Dogs of God as Gorrión / Lupe
- La Choca as Flor
1973
- Partners and Lovers as Dalia
1972
- The Innocent as Constancia
- Gang Riders of Death
1971
- The Enemy Blood as Sara
1969
- Andante as Marta / Gigi / Ghost
1968
- There are not Crosses in the Sea as María, Isabel
1967
- Damiana and the Men as Damiana
- Baron Brakola as Silvia (as Mercedes Carreño)
1966
- La Valentina as Criada de los Zúñiga (uncredited)