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María de la Riva

Acting
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
16Total Films
6.5 Highest Rated

María de la Riva Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of María de la Riva reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of María de la Riva's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 6% of María de la Riva'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 My Dearest Senorita, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best María de la Riva Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from María de la Riva's career based on audience ratings.

★6.5
My Dearest Senorita (1972) movie poster
★6.5

My Dearest Senorita: A woman living in a small town discovers after fifty years that she is actually a man. Will she change her sex and suffe

My Dearest Senorita

1972•Drama
★6.3
Cousin Angelica (1974) movie poster
★6.3

Cousin Angelica: When the single middle-aged Luis travels from Barcelona to bury the remains of his mother in the vault of his family in

Cousin Angelica

1974•Drama
★6.2
Adiós, cigüeña, adiós (1971) movie poster
★6.2

Adiós, cigüeña, adiós: During a trip to the mountains with their schoolmates, Arturo, who has just turned fifteen, gets thirteen-year-old Palom

Adiós, cigüeña, adiós

1971•Comedy
★6.0
The Little Birds (1974) movie poster
★6.0

The Little Birds: An elderly couple in Madrid each buy a pet bird. Weirdness abounds

The Little Birds

1974•Fantasy
★5.8
The Awful Dr. Orlof (1962) movie poster
★5.8

The Awful Dr. Orlof: Dr. Orlof, a former prison doctor, abducts beautiful women from nightclubs to use their skin to repair his daughter's fi

The Awful Dr. Orlof

1962•Horror

Full Filmography

Every movie María de la Riva has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1978 What Max Said - Flop Similar →
1978 Pepito Piscinas Mamá del conde Flop Similar →
1978 Casa de citas - Flop Similar →
1977 Acto de posesión - Flop Similar →
1976 Un día con Sergio - Flop Similar →
1976 A la Legión le gustan las mujeres… y a las mujeres, les gusta la Legión Criada Flop Similar →
1975 Earthquake in Chile Indian Woman Flop Similar →
1974 I Saw Her First - Flop Similar →
1974 Cousin Angelica Abuela Average Similar →
1974 The Little Birds - Average Similar →
1973 Las señoritas de mala compañía Manuela Flop Similar →
1972 My Dearest Senorita Amiga de Adela Hit Similar →
1971 Adiós, cigüeña, adiós - Average Similar →
1970 Don erre que erre Doña Irene Average Similar →
1962 The Awful Dr. Orlof (as Mª de la Riva) Average Similar →
1959 María de la O - Average Similar →

María de la Riva - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of María de la Riva?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring María de la Riva is "My Dearest Senorita" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has María de la Riva acted in?

María de la Riva has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by María de la Riva?

Other notable films include "Cousin Angelica", "Adiós, cigüeña, adiós", and "The Little Birds".

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