Wednesday, March 10, 2021

RIP Isela Vega

Isela Vega, Mexican film and television actress has died

 

Infobae

March 10, 2021

During her career she participated in projects such as "Bring me the Head of Alfredo García", "La Ley de Herodes", among others

Isela Vega, a famous Mexican actress, died at the age of 81, according to the reports of her niece, who broke the news on social networks through an emotional message.

In the publication, in addition to words to her memory, Brenda Vega recalled that the actress was a fan of the singer Juan Gabriel, so she wanted a reception with mariachis to the rhythm of "Divo de Juárez."

 

“Today a woman dies and a legend is born, Isela Vega, your heart sails and your soul now rests, I am sure that soon we will see each other again, I love you. Here and there I hope your beloved Juanga receives you with Mariachis just the way you liked it, you leave your legacy with us, I will honor your life for the rest of my days .... I love you”, she wrote.

 

Vega was a native of Hermosillo, Sonora, where she was born on November 5, 1939, she was named as the local carnival princess in 1957 and began her career in modeling, according to Jon C. Hopwood.

 

Her debut as a film actress took place in the film “Verano Violento” with Pedro Armendáriz. Some other important films that she made were "Por mis pistolsa" in 1968; "The Psychedelics" in 1968; "Bring Me the head of Alfredo García" in 1974; “Arráncame la vida” in 2008; "El Infierno" in 2010 and her most recent "Cindy la Regia" in 2020.

For television she also did some performances such as "Lady Temptation" in 1994; "Ramona" in 2000; "Pasión" in 2007; the 2008 series “Mujeres Asesinas”; "El Pantera" in 2009; Italian girls are Coming to get Married” from 2014; and her most recent participation in “Like” in 2018, in addition to comedy series such as “Maria de Todos los Angeles” and her participation in “Como dice el saying” 

Finally, Vega made her debut on streaming platforms, as she played the role of Victoria Aguirre in “La Casa de las Flores” by Manolo Caro, an exclusive Netflix production.

 

Among the awards she’s received, the recent Ariel de Oro that she was awarded in 2017 for her career in cinema stands out, but it was not the only one. For her outstanding stellar performances or co-performances, she also won the Ariel for the productions "The Hours With You", "Out of Heaven", "The Law of Herod" and "The Black Widow". 

 

In addition, she was recognized internationally by the awards of the Association of Show Chroniclers, in Argentina, for her films “La Ley de Herodes” and “Arráncame la vida”.


VEGA, Isela (Isela Vega Durazo)

Born: 11/5/1939, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

Died: 3/9/2021,Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico

 

Isela Vega’s westerns – actress:

Por mis pistolas – 1968 (Lupita Sanchez)

Eye for an Eye – 1971 (Sara Carson)

The Wild Season - 1971

The Deadly Trackers – 1973 (Maria)

Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia – 1974 (Elita)

Joshua – 1976 (Maria)

Garden of Eden – 1979 (Tamar Sanchez)

Barbarosa – 1982 (Josephina)

The Yellow Rose (TV) – 1984 (Juanita Diaz)

The Alamo: Thirteen Days of Glory (TV) – 1987 (Senora Cos)

Crepuscuolo rojo – 2008 (Locha)

El Inferno – 2010 (Dona Rosaura)

Saving Private Perez – 2011 (Dona Elvira de Perez)

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