María Teresa Rivas - Actor Profile

María Teresa Rivas

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
23Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: May 6, 1918
Birth Place: Unión de San Antonio, Jalisco, Mexico

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of María Teresa Rivas reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 23 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of María Teresa Rivas's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 35% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), María Teresa Rivas remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Cri Cri el Grillito Cantor, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best María Teresa Rivas Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from María Teresa Rivas's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1
Cri Cri el Grillito Cantor (1963) movie poster
★8.1

Cri Cri el Grillito Cantor: Biography of the famous composer of children's music Gabilondo Soler. Starts from his childhood, when he worked as a pas

Cri Cri el Grillito Cantor

1963•Drama
★7.7
El analfabeto (1961) movie poster
★7.7

El analfabeto: Inocencio Prieto y Calvo receives a letter telling him he is the heir to his uncle's fortune of two million pesos. Not b

El analfabeto

1961•Comedy
★7.1
Land of Men (1958) movie poster
★7.1

Land of Men: On his family's farm, Gilberto keeps weapons to support the revolutionaries. When his father find out, he runs out from

Land of Men

1958•History
★6.9
Los dos rivales (1966) movie poster
★6.9

Los dos rivales: Ranchera comedy -- the hero thinks his girlfriend has another suitor... but the suitor is really she herself in man-drag

Los dos rivales

1966•Western
★6.8
Fando and Lis (1972) movie poster
★6.8

Fando and Lis: Fando and his partially paralysed lover Lis search for the mythical city of Tar.

Fando and Lis

1972•Romance

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of María Teresa Rivas.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1986 The Hex 2: Messengers of Hell Aunt Flop Similar →
1982 Una leyenda de amor Doña Carmen de Cabrera Flop Similar →
1981 Visita al Pasado Josefa, la Corregidora Flop Similar →
1976 The Long Awaited Desperate Love Albertina Average Similar →
1972 Fando and Lis Fando's Mother Hit Similar →
1972 The Days of Love - Flop Similar →
1971 There's Always a First Time Raquel (segment "Gloria") Flop Similar →
1970 The White Widow Victoria Average Similar →
1970 Fallaste corazón - Flop Similar →
1970 Remolino de pasiones - Average Similar →
1968 El corrido del hijo desobediente - Flop Similar →
1967 Ven a cantar conmigo Directora Hit Similar →
1966 Los dos rivales - Hit Similar →
1966 El proceso de Cristo Claudia Average Similar →
1964 I Killed a Man - Average Similar →
1963 Cri Cri el Grillito Cantor Señorita Garza Super Hit Similar →
1963 Cuando los hijos se pierden Doña Genoveva, madre de Silvia Flop Similar →
1961 El analfabeto Refugio González Super Hit Similar →
1960 Simitrio Victoria Cortés Hit Similar →
1959 The Vivanco Ladies Adelaida Covarrubias Hit Similar →
1958 Ash Wednesday Elvira Flop Similar →
1958 Land of Men Doña Mercedes Hit Similar →
1957 El diario de mi madre Alicia (as Ma. Teresa Rivas) Flop Similar →

María Teresa Rivas - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of María Teresa Rivas?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring María Teresa Rivas is "Cri Cri el Grillito Cantor" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has María Teresa Rivas acted in?

María Teresa Rivas has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by María Teresa Rivas?

Other notable films include "El analfabeto", "Land of Men", and "Los dos rivales".