
María Félix
ActingAbout María Félix
María de los Ángeles Félix Güereña (8 April 1914 – 8 April 2002) was a Mexican film actress. She is considered one of the most important female figures of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. She was also considered one of the most beautiful film actresses of her time, and one of the greatest erotic myths of Spanish-language cinema. Along withPedro Armendáriz and Dolores del Río, she is one of the most important figures of Latin American cinema of the 1940s and 1950s. She is known by the nickname La Doña a name derived from her character in the film Doña Bárbara (1943). She is also known as María Bonita, thanks to the anthem composed exclusively for her, as a wedding gift by the composer Agustín Lara. She completed a film career that included 47 films made in Mexico, Spain, France, Italy and Argentina.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of María Félix reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of María Félix'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 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), María Félix remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Quand Jean devint Renoir, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best María Félix Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from María Félix's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of María Félix.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | María: La Diva Eterna | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Quand Jean devint Renoir | Lola de Castro (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Inasible María Félix | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | México de mis amores | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | La Generala | Mariana Sampedro, La Generala | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | La Valentina | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Love & Sex (Sappho 1963) | Diana | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | La Bandida | María Mendoza 'La Bandida' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Si yo fuera millonario | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Juana Gallo | Ángela Ramos (Juana Gallo) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | La estrella vacía | Olga Lang | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Fever Mounts at El Pao | Inés Rojas | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | La Cucaracha | Refugio / La cucaracha | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Sonatas | La Niña Chole | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Beyond All Limits | Magdalena Gamboa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Café Colón | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Ash Wednesday | Victoria | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Tizoc | María | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Faustina | Faustina | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Hidden One | Gabriela | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Basket of Mexican Tales | Luisa Bravo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Heroes and Sinners | Manuella | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | French Cancan | Lola | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Abduction | Aurora Campos | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Camelia | Camelia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Reportaje | Movie star | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Naked Passion | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Affairs of Messalina | Messalina | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Incantesimo tragico | Oliva | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Black Crown | Mara Russell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | La noche del sábado | Donina | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Doña Diabla | Angela | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | An Ordinary Woman | Nieves Blanco | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Mare nostrum | Freyra | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Maclovia | Maclovia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | May God Forgive Me | Sofía / Lena Kovach | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Hidden River | Rosaura Salazar | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Kneeling Goddess | Raquel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Enamorada | Beatriz Peñafiel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | La Devoradora | Diana de Arellano | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Everybody's Woman | María Romano | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The White Monk | Galata Orsina | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Vertigo | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Amok | Mme Travis / Sra Belmont | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Woman Without a Soul | Teresa López | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | La monja alférez | Catalina de Erauso | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Doña Bárbara | Doña Bárbara | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | María Eugenia | María Eugenia | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Rock of Souls | María Ángela Valdivia | Average | Similar → |
María Félix - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of María Félix?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring María Félix is "Quand Jean devint Renoir" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has María Félix acted in?
María Félix has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by María Félix?
Other notable films include "Inasible María Félix", "Heroes and Sinners", and "Enamorada".




