Lucha Villa - Actor Profile

Lucha Villa

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
50Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 30, 1936
Birth Place: Camargo, Chihuahua, Mexico

About Lucha Villa

Luz Elena Ruiz Bejarano (born November 30, 1936), more commonly known by her stage name Lucha Villa, is a Mexican singer and actress. She appeared in several films during the 1950s and early 1960s, received her first starring role in El gallo de oro (1965), and starred in Me cansé de rogarle, a musical with Jiménez and recording star Marco Antonio Muñiz. She has appeared in some fifty films and won an Ariel Award for Best Actress (the Mexican equivalent of the Oscar) for Mecánica nacional (1973).

Lucha Villa Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lucha Villa reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Lucha Villa's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 16% of Lucha Villa's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains México de mi corazón, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lucha Villa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lucha Villa's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Lucha Villa has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1993 Encuentro Inesperado Pilar Landeros Flop Similar →
1993 Lolo Doña Rosario Flop Similar →
1990 Sor Batalla - Flop Similar →
1990 El Fiscal De Hierro 2: La Venganza De Ramona - Flop Similar →
1989 El Fiscal De Hierro - Average Similar →
1985 Doña Herlinda and Her Son Herself Flop Similar →
1984 El Mil Usos II - Average Similar →
1982 San Miguel el alto - Average Similar →
1982 Lagunilla 2 Dona Lancha / Maria Average Similar →
1981 Lagunilla, mi barrio - Average Similar →
1981 Las noches del Blanquita - Flop Similar →
1980 Del otro lado del puente La Madre Flop Similar →
1979 Adriana del Rio, actriz Self Flop Similar →
1979 Los Reyes del Palenque - Hit Similar →
1978 The Place Without Limits La Japonesa Hit Similar →
1977 Las cenizas del diputado - Average Similar →
1974 Jalisco nunca pierde - Flop Similar →
1973 El principio María del Rayo, la Coquena Flop Similar →
1972 National Mechanics Isabel Hit Similar →
1971 Chico Ramos - Average Similar →
1970 El pocho - Average Similar →
1970 The Useless Life of Pito Pérez - Average Similar →
1970 Las tres magnificas Paz Average Similar →
1969 Dos valientes - Flop Similar →
1969 Yaqui Mariana Flop Similar →
1968 El corrido del hijo desobediente - Flop Similar →
1967 El centauro Pancho Villa Lupe la Borrada Flop Similar →
1967 The Empire of Dracula Patricia Flop Similar →
1967 Seis días para morir Avelina Rodríguez Hit Similar →
1967 Amanecí en tus brazos - Flop Similar →
1967 Rosa la tequilera Rosa la Tequilera Flop Similar →
1967 Mi caballo prieto rebelde - Flop Similar →
1966 Los Dos Rivales Nicanor Juereña Hit Similar →
1966 Me cansé de rogarle - Flop Similar →
1966 Los Sánchez deben morir - Flop Similar →
1966 Los tres pecados - Flop Similar →
1966 El fugitivo Lola Flop Similar →
1966 Luna de miel en Puerto Rico Lupe Villa Flop Similar →
1965 Un callejón sin salida Herself - Special Performer Average Similar →
1965 Guitarras lloren guitarras Susana Campos Hit Similar →
1965 Mi ley es un revólver - Flop Similar →
1965 El último cartucho - Flop Similar →
1964 The Golden Cockerel Bernarda "La Caponera" Hit Similar →
1964 El halcón solitario - Flop Similar →
1964 Shadow of the Black Hand - Flop Similar →
1964 Agarrando parejo - Flop Similar →
1964 México de mi corazón - Super Hit Similar →
1963 El mariachi canta Lupe Average Similar →
1963 El charro Negro contra la banda del cuervo - Flop Similar →
1963 Los apuros de dos gallos - Average Similar →

Lucha Villa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lucha Villa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lucha Villa is "México de mi corazón" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Lucha Villa acted in?

Lucha Villa has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lucha Villa?

Other notable films include "The Place Without Limits", "National Mechanics", and "The Golden Cockerel".

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