Chela Ruiz

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

16Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: May 6, 1921

Birth Place: Buenos Aires City, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Chela Ruiz reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Chela Ruiz'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 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Chela Ruiz remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Official Story, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Chela Ruiz Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Chela Ruiz's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

★7.5

The Official Story: Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1983. In the last and turbulent days of the military dictatorship, Alicia, a high school histor

The Official Story

1985•Drama

★7.2

The Dark Side of the Heart (1992) movie poster

★7.2

The Dark Side of the Heart: Oliveiro is a young poet living in Buenos Aires where sometimes he has to sell his ideas to an advertising agency to mak

The Dark Side of the Heart

1992•Comedy

★6.8

★6.8

Cenizas del paraíso: A judge falls from the roof of the Federal Courthouse. A woman is murdered. Between them and the three sons of the judge

Cenizas del paraíso

1997•Crime

★6.0

★6.0

The Loves of Kafka: A movie director from Argentine travels to Prague to make a film about Franz Kafka and Milena Jesenská.

The Loves of Kafka

1988•Drama

★5.6

★5.6

Tangos Are for Two: A woman's voice says she was wife to Renzo Franchi and Carlos Gardel (1890-1935), Argentina's great tango singer. People

Tangos Are for Two

1998•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Chela Ruiz.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1998	Tangos Are for Two	Berta Gardés	Average	Similar →
1997	Cenizas del paraíso	Isabel Güemes	Hit	Similar →
1992	The Dark Side of the Heart	(voice)	Hit	Similar →
1988	Mamá querida	Berta	Flop	Similar →
1988	The Loves of Kafka	-	Average	Similar →
1985	The Official Story	Sara	Super Hit	Similar →
1981	The Conquest of Paradise	Aunt	Flop	Similar →
1980	Rosa de lejos	Doña Pierina	Flop	Similar →
1980	Mis días con Verónica	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	The Island	-	Flop	Similar →
1977	Saverio, el cruel	-	Flop	Similar →
1977	El soltero	-	Flop	Similar →
1975	Las sorpresas	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	Destino para dos	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	An American Girl in Buenos Aires	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	Saturday Night, Cinema	-	Average	Similar →

Chela Ruiz - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Chela Ruiz?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chela Ruiz is "The Official Story" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Chela Ruiz acted in?

Chela Ruiz has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Chela Ruiz?

Other notable films include "The Dark Side of the Heart", "Cenizas del paraíso", and "The Loves of Kafka".