Elpidia Carrillo

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.6436

Gender

Female

Birthday

16-Apr-1961

Age

(64 years old)

Place of Birth

Paracuaro, Michoacan, Mexico

Also Known As
  • Piya
  • Ελπίντια Καρίγιο
  • الپیدیا کاریلو

Elpidia Carrillo

Biography

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Elpidia Carrillo (born August 16, 1961) is a Mexican actress who has appeared in various acclaimed Latin-American films and television shows, in addition to some Hollywood films. She is also credited as Elpedia Carrillo on some of her films. Carrillo was born in Parácuaro, Michoacán, Mexico. Perhaps her best acted role in Hollywood to date has been that of "Maria" in the 1986 movie Salvador, where she acted alongside James Woods. Arguably, though, her best known role would be as the survivor, Anna, in Predator with Arnold Schwarzenegger and a cameo in Predator 2. In American cinema, she has also worked with Jimmy Smits and many other stars. Description above from the Wikipedia article Elpidia Carrillo , licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


Credits

De Tripas, Corazón De Tripas, Corazón (1996) Character: N/A
The coming-of-age story of young milkboy Martín (García Bernal). While his friends Jesús (Altomaro) and Roberto (Mora) are cocky and apparently they have a lot of experience in sex, young Martín is shy, quiet and virgin. Everything changes when the young cocky boys want to prove they're men and go to a brothel without Martín.
Ladrones y mentirosos Ladrones y mentirosos (2006) Character: Isabel
The film is set in the island of Puerto Rico. Because of its central location in the Caribbean, the island has become one of the main ports of drug entry from South America into the United States. The film follows the lives of three families in different levels of society affected by drug trafficking and crime in the island.
Ciudad de ciegos Ciudad de ciegos (1991) Character: Fabiola
Over more than thirty years, a department of the Condesa in Mexico City, is the setting in which they are carried out ten stories, mixed, form one whose only constant is the rupture. The passage of time and the outside world only guess through the windows and objects that come with the characters. The set is a great solitude, possible in a city of the blind.
Foreign Land Foreign Land (2016) Character: Rosa
Life changed for Alejandro Reis - Alex - in just a few brief moments when he discovers that he is not an American citizen. His parents brought him across the Mexican border when he was just months old. Flora Hendricks, on the other hand is born in Missouri. She decides to run away from home. Alex finds himself deported to Mexico On a seeming parallel track, Flora is arrested for shoplifting. And put in the same deportation bus with Alex. Once on Mexican soil Alex and Flora find out quickly that they are way out of their depth. They learn quickly that Tijuana and most of the other border towns are ultra violent places that are overrun by dangerous, warring criminal factions.
La hija del puma La hija del puma (1994) Character: María
A novel by Monica Zak, based on a true story, inspired this 1994 Danish-Guatemalan coproduction, a political thriller about Guatemala.
Chicoasén Chicoasén (1980) Character: N/A
To prevent the Grijalva river from overflowing, during the construction of the Chicoasén dam, "el ratón" and some engineers die. Two archaeologists decipher antique signs on the walls of the Canyon and discover the source of danger.
The Friendly The Friendly (2024) Character: Emilia
Military medic Curtis is injured in the line of duty and sent home with the dog who saved him. Both Curtis and his dog, named Friendly, must adjust to civilian life. As Curtis falls in love, Sophia, a nurse, has a child, and both, grappling with severe PTSD and mental health challenges, rogether, they turn tragedy into triumph.
The Assassin The Assassin (1990) Character: Elena
The basic plot of this film concerns a secret service-esque man in Mexico battling personal demons who discovers a conspiracy behind an assassination attempt on a visiting American senator.
Tortilla Heaven Tortilla Heaven (2008) Character: Hermenegilda
Isidor's Tortilla Heaven is the best restaurant in New Mexico maybe even the world. But though his tortillas are scrumptious, his enchiladas divine, Isidor has never made a dime. Why? He lives in Falfurrias, population 73. One Sunday, while all the town, including his wife and son, are piously praying mass, a miracle occurs. Upon one of his famous, hand-made tortillas appears the face of Jesus Christ.
Chateau Vato Chateau Vato (2020) Character: Lupe
A working class family moves into a mansion after discovering the death of its wealthy owner. Mistaken identity and a rags to riches comedy of errors ensue.
Killer Snake Killer Snake (2004) Character: Coco
Four actresses struggling with racism and limited opportunities in Hollywood find themselves up for the same role
Un embrujo Un embrujo (1999) Character: Esposa del brujo - Sorcerer's wife
In the Yucatan coast of the thirties , Elisha, a boy of 13, is initiated into the art of love by Felipa , his schoolteacher. After discovering the relationship, Felipa runs away from the village , leaving Elisha mired in nostalgia. Forced to marry another woman and lead a routine life , recalling the years passed Eliseo romance with Felipa until ten years later, the woman returns , removing his wounds and changing forever the life of Elisha , his family and the whole town
Aguadilla Aguadilla (2025) Character: Maria
A modern noir starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Rene Moran, and Alina Robert. As passions surge and secrets unravel, a lethal triangle emerges between a wheelchair-dependent ex-surfer and a migrant couple. In this labyrinth of power and intimacy, survival hinges on alliances betrayed and desires laid bare.
The Lightning Incident The Lightning Incident (1991) Character: Dolores
McKeon's baby is kidnapped by a devil-worshipping cult and she uses her new-found psychic abilities to track them down.
Relentless Relentless (2018) Character: Milagro
An American mother searches for her daughter who was kidnapped by human traffickers in Central America.
Blue Beetle Blue Beetle (2023) Character: Rocío Reyes
Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab.
Miami Vice: Freefall Miami Vice: Freefall (1989) Character: Sister Felicia
Crockett and Tubbs, figuring they're on their way out, are recruited by the government to help a dictator escape from his war-torn country - with double-crosses at every turn.
Let's Get Harry Let's Get Harry (1986) Character: Veronica
Harry Burck has been kidnapped by South American terrorists, and when the US Government refuses to intervene, Harry's friends decide to take matters into their own hands!
Salvador Salvador (1986) Character: Maria
In 1980, an American journalist covering the Salvadoran Civil War becomes entangled with both the leftist guerrilla groups and the right-wing military dictatorship while trying to rescue his girlfriend and her children.
Predator 2 Predator 2 (1990) Character: Anna
A police chief in the war-torn streets of Los Angeles discovers that an extraterrestrial creature is hunting down residents - and that he is the next target.
My Family My Family (1995) Character: Isabel Magaña
Traces over three generations an immigrant family's trials, tribulations, tragedies, and triumphs. Maria and Jose, the first generation, come to Los Angeles, meet, marry, face deportation all in the 1930s. They establish their family in East L.A., and their children Chucho, Paco, Memo, Irene, Toni, and Jimmy deal with youth culture and the L.A. police in the '50s. As the second generation become adults in the '60s, the focus shifts to Jimmy, his marriage to Isabel (a Salvadorian refugee), their son, and Jimmy's journey to becoming a responsible parent.
Pedro Páramo, el hombre de la Media Luna Pedro Páramo, el hombre de la Media Luna (1978) Character: Isabel
Juan Preciado, son of Pedro Páramo, goes to Comala to claim his inheritance; but when he arrives he finds an abandoned and sinister town, inhabited by mysterious voices and whispers…
Predator Predator (1987) Character: Anna Gonsalves
A team of elite commandos on a secret mission in a Central American jungle come to find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.
Songbird Songbird (2020) Character: Grammy / Lita
During a pandemic lockdown, Nico, a young man with rare immunity, must overcome martial law, murderous vigilantes and a powerful family to reunite with his love, Sara.
Solaris Solaris (2002) Character: Friend
A troubled psychologist is sent to investigate the crew of an isolated research station orbiting a bizarre planet.
Dangerous Passion Dangerous Passion (1990) Character: Angela
A security man goes to work for a sadistic gangster with an alluring wife.
The Brave The Brave (1997) Character: Rita
A down-on-his-luck American Indian recently released from jail is offered the chance to "star" as the victim of a snuff film, the resulting pay of which could greatly help his poverty stricken family.
Mother and Child Mother and Child (2009) Character: Sofia
The lives of three women have a commonality: adoption. Karen is a physical therapist who regrets that, as a teenager, she gave up her daughter for adoption. Elizabeth was an adopted child and is now a successful lawyer, but her personal life lacks warmth. Lucy and her husband have failed to conceive and now hope to adopt a baby to make their family complete.
If It Bleeds We Can Kill It: The Making of 'Predator' If It Bleeds We Can Kill It: The Making of 'Predator' (2004) Character: N/A
A behind-the-scenes look at the 1987 sci-fi/action film that has since become one of the modern classics, about a team of special forces soldiers who find themselves being stalked and killed by a hunter from another world. Includes interviews with the cast and crew, who relate their experiences in bringing this film to life.
The Border The Border (1982) Character: Maria
A corrupted border agent decides to clean up his act when an impoverished woman's baby is put up for sale on the black market.
La otra conquista La otra conquista (1999) Character: Tecuichpo / Doña Isabel
The film is a drama about the aftermath of the 1520s Spanish Conquest of Mexico told from the perspective of the indigenous Aztec people. It explores the social, religious, and psychological changes brought about by a historical process of colonization that both defined the American continent and is also highly reminiscent of today’s neocolonialism.
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her (2000) Character: Carmen Alba
In California, a group of women struggle with personal problems as their paths intertwine in unexpected ways. Dr. Elaine Keener, the sole caretaker for her aging mother, turns to tarot card reader Christine for spiritual aid. Christine grapples with her own angst due to her lover's debilitating illness. Meanwhile, a bank manager deals with an unwanted pregnancy, two sisters pursue romantic interests and a housewife gets back into the dating game.
Seven Pounds Seven Pounds (2008) Character: Connie
An IRS agent with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers.
Bread and Roses Bread and Roses (2000) Character: Rosa
Maya is a quick-witted young woman who comes over the Mexican border without papers and makes her way to the LA home of her older sister Rosa. Rosa gets Maya a job as a janitor: a non-union janitorial service has the contract, the foul-mouthed supervisor can fire workers on a whim, and the service-workers' union has assigned organizer Sam Shapiro to bring its "justice for janitors" campaign to the building. Sam finds Maya a willing listener, she's also attracted to him. Rosa resists, she has an ailing husband to consider. The workers try for public support; management intimidates workers to divide and conquer. Rosa and Maya as well as workers and management may be set to collide.
Familia Gang Familia Gang (2014) Character: Dalia
A senior official of the Mexican political system decides to fake the capture and death of The Coyote, public enemy number one in Mexico, to make this happen, he cuts a deal with his family, who require a dead body to pose as a double. Topillero is responsible of executing the plan. But on this journey he is reunited with his wife and son, whom he abandoned years ago.
Madres Madres (2021) Character: Anita
A Mexican-American couple expecting their first child relocate to a migrant farming community in 1970's California. When the wife begins to experience strange symptoms and terrifying visions, she tries to determine if it's related to a legendary curse or something more nefarious.
Nine Lives Nine Lives (2005) Character: Sandra
Captives of the very relationships that define and sustain them, nine women resiliently meet the travails and disappointments of life.
Pafnucio Santo Pafnucio Santo (1977) Character: Malinche
Controversial, sexy and surreal tale of a messenger, his journey and encounters with many historical events and people such as Auschwitz, the Ku Klux Klan, Frida Kahlo, Cortés and Emiliano Zapata (as a beautiful woman!)
Bandera rota Bandera rota (1979) Character: Verónica Rodríguez
When a group of young filmmakers witness and film a crime of passion, the most outrageous blackmail of the century begins. By means of a fantastic plan, the filmmakers send to the murderer, a financial and industrial big shot, a copy of the movie that incriminates him and they demand him an improvement of the standard of living for the working class.
The Honorary Consul The Honorary Consul (1983) Character: Clara
Set in a small politically unstable Latin American country, the story follows the half English and half Latino Dr. Eduardo Plarr, who left his home to find a better life. Along the way he meets an array of people, including British Consul Charley Fortnum, a representative in Latin America who is trying to keep Revolution from occurring. He is also a remorseful alcoholic. Another person the doctor meets is Clara, whom he immediately falls in love with, but there is a problem: Clara is Charley's wife.
Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone (2022) Character: Lechusa
In a Texas border town, car salesman Charlie moonlights as a masked Lucha libre wrestler going by the name “Green Ghost.” When unknown assailants arrive seeking an otherworldly emerald, Charlie discovers that he has super powers. As he learns to fight from the unconventional Master Gin, Charlie is told that he’s part of a secret warrior “triad of light” with his childhood friend Marco and Marco’s sister Karina led by La Nana. Together, they’ve been chosen to protect humanity from Drake, the embodiment of the Mayan apocalypse.
Nuevo Mundo Nuevo Mundo (1978) Character: Mujer de Don Diego de Alba
Towards the end of the 16th century, the Spanish conquerors living in the New World faced a serious problem: the evangelization of the indigenous people, who did not understand or accept Christianity due to their unshakable faith in their own religion. The court of the Inquisition cracks down on heretics and the natives prepare for a general uprising ...
Un día sin mexicanos Un día sin mexicanos (2004) Character: Cata
When a mysterious fog surrounds the boundaries of California, there is a communication breakdown and all the Mexicans disappear, affecting the economy and the state stops working missing the Mexican workers and dwellers.
Aztech Aztech (2020) Character: Yunuen
Fragments of a meteor crash in Mexico and United States. Thirteen stories in different spaces and times happen in places of collisions .
Under Fire Under Fire (1983) Character: Sandinista
Three U.S. journalists get too close to one another and their work in 1979 Nicaragua.
Deseos Deseos (1977) Character: N/A
Snippets of a family drama involving a rebellious son coming to his depressing home village, his father, and a jaded ex-lover, mixed with various surrealist scenes and statements about sin.
The Tax Collector The Tax Collector (2020) Character: Janet
David Cuevas is a family man who works as a gangland tax collector for high ranking Los Angeles gang members. He makes collections across the city with his partner Creeper making sure people pay up or will see retaliation. An old threat returns to Los Angeles that puts everything David loves in harm’s way.



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