Mercedes Carreño

Mercedes Carreño

Acting

Born: 1947-09-15 in Minatitlán, Veracruz, Mexico

Biography

Meche Carreño (1947–2024) was a Mexican actress, dancer, and model known for her work in Mexican cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. She became one of the most recognizable figures of the era, appearing in films such as La Choca (1974), for which she received the Ariel Award for Best Supporting Actress, and La inocente (1972). She was also known for her distinctive screen presence and sensual image.

Known For

La Valentina

La Valentina

Criada de los Zúñiga (uncredited)

The Perfect Woman

The Perfect Woman

Marcela Nava

Damiana and the Men

Damiana and the Men

Damiana

El Noa Noa

El Noa Noa

Mercedes

The Innocent

The Innocent

Constancia

The Goddess of the Sea

The Goddess of the Sea

Partners and Lovers

Partners and Lovers

Dalia

Baron Brakola

Baron Brakola

Silvia (as Mercedes Carreño)

Red Zone

Red Zone

La Choca

La Choca

Flor

Durazo

Durazo

Servant's Day

Servant's Day

Lorenza

It's my Life

It's my Life

Meche

The Enemy Blood

The Enemy Blood

Sara

Gang Riders of Death

Gang Riders of Death

The Other Virginity

The Other Virginity

Laura

The Nights of Paloma

The Nights of Paloma

Singer

Life Changes

Life Changes

Teresa

There are not Crosses in the Sea

There are not Crosses in the Sea

María, Isabel

The Dogs of God

The Dogs of God

Gorrión / Lupe

Andante

Andante

Marta / Gigi / Ghost

El mar

El mar

Cecilia

Three Stories of Love

Three Stories of Love