Lilia Prado

Lilia Prado

Known For

El analfabeto

Biography

Lilia Prado (March 30, 1928 – May 22, 2006) was a Mexican actress and dancer. After winning a beauty contest she started working in the Mexican cinematographic industry, first as an extra, and later on in leading roles. She starred in over 100 films, being directed by Luis Buñuel in Subida al cielo (Ascent to Heaven), Abismos de pasión (Wuthering Heights), and La ilusión viaja en tranvía (Illusion Travels by Streetcar). In many films she shared scenes with Pedro Infante. She and Silvia Pinal were the only actresses who worked with Buñuel in three films.

Movies Featuring Lilia Prado

La India

La India (1976)

as La Cacariza
Faith, Hope and Charity

Faith, Hope and Charity (1974)

as Nurse (segment "Esperanza")
Nest of Virgins

Nest of Virgins (1972)

as Nieves García
La vida de Pedro Infante

La vida de Pedro Infante (1966)

as Eufemia, la sirvienta
El analfabeto

El analfabeto (1961)

as Blanca Morales
Traigo mi 45

Traigo mi 45 (1952)

as María Elena Ruiz
The Poulterer Hawk

The Poulterer Hawk (1951)

as Antonia 'La Gela'
El desalmado

El desalmado (1950)

as Aurora Cervantes 'La Jarochita'
Cuando acaba la noche

Cuando acaba la noche (1950)

as Consuelo González