Maya Zapata - Actor Profile

Maya Zapata

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
45Total Films
7.9 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 30, 1981
Birth Place: Ciudad de México, Mexico

About Maya Zapata

Maya Zapata is an actress, known for Bordertown (2006), De la calle (2001) and Under the same moon (2007).

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Maya Zapata Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Maya Zapata reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 45 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Maya Zapata'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 Herod's Law, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Maya Zapata Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Maya Zapata's career based on audience ratings.

★7.9
Herod's Law (1999) movie poster
★7.9

Herod's Law: In the 1940s, a small Mexican town has seen its last three mayors assassinated in rapid succession. A naive janitor is r

Herod's Law

1999•Comedy
★7.8
Soy tu fan: La película (2022) movie poster
★7.8

Soy tu fan: La película: In 2012, Charly leaves Nicolás minutes before getting married and moves to another country. Heartbroken, he writes to he

Soy tu fan: La película

2022•Romance
★7.8
Nikté (2009) movie poster
★7.8

Nikté: Nikté is an orphan girl with a very difficult character who wants to be important and, to achieve this, she deceives her

Nikté

2009•Animation
★7.7
Under the Same Moon (2007) movie poster
★7.7

Under the Same Moon: Tells the parallel stories of nine-year-old Carlitos and his mother, Rosario. In the hopes of providing a better life fo

Under the Same Moon

2007•Drama
★7.7
The Red Thread (2025) movie poster
★7.7

The Red Thread: Abril, a rebellious and daring stewardess, and Manuel, a shy and traditional businessman, meet on a plane and instantly

The Red Thread

2025•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Maya Zapata has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Dear Sobriety: You're Killing Me Inés Super Hit Similar →
2025 The Trip 8 - Hit Similar →
2025 Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires Hiedra del Bosque / Poison Ivy (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2025 The Red Thread Laura Super Hit Similar →
2023 At Midnight Aurelia Average Similar →
2022 Soy tu fan: La película Rocío Lozano Super Hit Similar →
2022 Enfermo Amor Emilia Hit Similar →
2022 Lexi Camille Flop Similar →
2022 The Ship Leo Hit Similar →
2020 Deadly Embroidered Memories Akili (voice) Flop Similar →
2016 Such Is Life in the Tropics Ingrid Hit Similar →
2015 Meister des Todes Pina Aquila Flop Similar →
2015 The Heyday of the Insensitive Bastards Babysitter Flop Similar →
2015 Eisenstein in Guanajuato Concepción Cañedo Average Similar →
2013 Demon Inside - Average Similar →
2011 Bolero de noche Greta Hit Similar →
2011 The Misfits Graciela Hit Similar →
2009 Nikté - Super Hit Similar →
2009 Mujeres de la Revolución Mexicana Hermila Galindo Flop Similar →
2009 Morenita: el escándalo Magdalena Average Similar →
2008 Casi divas Francisca Hit Similar →
2008 All Inclusive Usnavy Flop Similar →
2008 La sorpresa Selena Flop Similar →
2007 Cobrador: In God We Trust La Rebeca Flop Similar →
2007 Under the Same Moon Alicia Super Hit Similar →
2007 Two Embraces Silvina Average Similar →
2007 Bordertown Eva Jimenez Average Similar →
2006 Never on a Sunday Ana Flop Similar →
2006 Sex, Love, and Other Perversions Mariela (Segment "Recompensa") Flop Similar →
2005 The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada El Tostón Woman #1 Hit Similar →
2004 Santos Peregrinos Maria Average Similar →
2004 Caribe Irene Average Similar →
2004 El Mago Morgana Average Similar →
2001 Streeters Xóchitl Hit Similar →
1999 Herod's Law Chencha Super Hit Similar →
1999 The Other Conquest Xochiquetzal - Niña Intérprete Hit Similar →
1999 Little Saints Blanca Flop Similar →
1997 Dance with the Devil Mexican Girl №1 Hit Similar →
1997 The Blood Oranges Goat Girl Flop Similar →
1994 The Cisco Kid Alicia Flop Similar →
1989 Old Gringo Dolores Average Similar →
1989 Goitia: A God for Himself Margarita Flop Similar →
1986 Three of Cups - Average Similar →
N/A XX-XY fuera del mundo - Flop Similar →
N/A Memoria y Tolerancia - Flop Similar →

Maya Zapata - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maya Zapata?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maya Zapata is "Herod's Law" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Maya Zapata acted in?

Maya Zapata has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Maya Zapata?

Other notable films include "Soy tu fan: La película", "Nikté", and "Under the Same Moon".

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