
María Luisa Ponte
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María Luisa Ponte Mancini (21 June 1918 – 2 May 1996) was a Spanish actress. She appeared in over 135 films and television shows between 1952 and 1995. She appeared in the 1977 film Black Litter, which was entered into the 27th Berlin International Film Festival. Description above from the Wikipedia article María Luisa Ponte, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of María Luisa Ponte 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: Comedy
The majority of María Luisa Ponte's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), María Luisa Ponte remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hamlet, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best María Luisa Ponte Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from María Luisa Ponte's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of María Luisa Ponte.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Cradle Song | Madre Tornera | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Spanish Actress for Russian Minister | хозяйка дома | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Moors and Christians | Marcela | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Madrid | María Luisa | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Voyage to Nowhere | Julia Iniesta | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Court of the Pharaoh | Patricia | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Heifer | Juana | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | De hombre a hombre | Shangai Lili | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | El pan debajo del brazo | Catalina | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Total | Doña Paquita | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | National III | Paulita | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Beehive | Doña Rosa | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | La tía de Carlos | Lucía Castelo Encantado da Selva Fermosa | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | 127 millones libres de impuestos | Marta | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Es peligroso casarse a los 60 | Matilde | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Nest | Amparo | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | ¡Vaya par de gemelos! | Isabel | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Black Litter | Blanca | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Life Size | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | La madrastra | Madam Juanita | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Celos, amor y Mercado Común | Juana, la esposa de Luis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Don Quijote cabalga de nuevo | Ama de Don Alonso Quijano | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | El padre de la criatura | Esposa de Ramón | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | La graduada | Doña Camuñas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | El dinero tiene miedo | Consuelo, mujer de Agustín | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Hamlet | Gertrudis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | El turismo es un gran invento | Antonia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Los chicos con las chicas | Srta. Sarmiento | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Crónica de nueve meses | Mujer en el autobús | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | With the East Wind | Carola | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Camino del Rocío | Martina | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | La ciudad no es para mí | Carolina | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Life Goes On | La Alpujarreña | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Amador | Tía Aurora | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Vacaciones para Ivette | Enferma en la Farmacia | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Strange Voyage | Doña Teresa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Llegar a más | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Executioner | Estefanía, esposa de Antonio | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Those Who Did Not Go to War | Mujer en baile | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | La venganza de Don Mendo | Doña Ramírez | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Wheelchair | Matilde | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Un ángel tuvo la culpa | Andrea Linares | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Streetcar for Sale | Julia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Little Apartment | Hermana de Petrita | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | We Are 18 Years Old | Madre de María José | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | ¿Dónde vas, Alfonso XII? | Madre Teresa | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Los chicos | Joaquín's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Life Ahead | Enfermera | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Estrella de Sierra Morena | Alicia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Great Galeoto | Invitada a la cena (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
María Luisa Ponte - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of María Luisa Ponte?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring María Luisa Ponte is "Hamlet" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has María Luisa Ponte acted in?
María Luisa Ponte has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by María Luisa Ponte?
Other notable films include "The Executioner", "Voyage to Nowhere", and "Total".




