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Alma Muriel Biography

Birth Name:Alma Muriel

Birth Place:Mexico City, Mexico

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • The villain she played on "El extrano retorno de Diana Salazar" was one of the top ten villains in telenovela history
  • Was nominated for an Ariel Award for Best Actress for "Luna de sangre" in 1985
  • Was nominated for a TVyNovelas Award for Best Female Antagonist for "Nunca Te Olvidaré" and "El Extrano Retorno de Diana Salazar․"
  • Started out in the role of Patricia in the 1969 film "Lio de faldas․"
  • Best known as a soap opera actress in series like "Nunca Te Olvidaré," "Amar Sin Limites," and "Destilando Amor․"
  • Was most popular for playing melodramatic villains on television
  • One of her last projects was directing a stage production of "The Little Shop of Horrors․"
  • Also appeared on stage, famously playing the role of Mexican queen Juana de Castilla in "Falsa cronica de Juana La Loca․"

Awards

  • 1979Silver Ariel-Best Actress (Mejor Actuación Femenina): nominated
  • 1985Silver Ariel-Best Actress (Mejor Actuación Femenina): nominated