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Elpidia Carrillo Biography

Birth Name:Elpidia Carrillo

Birth Place:Parácuaro, Michoacán, Mexico

Profession Actress, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Has received multiple ALMA Awards for her work as a supporting actress
  • A talented actress, is well-known for her portrayal of the character Anna in the 1987 action film "Predator․"
  • Has worked alongside the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Woods, Jimmy Smits and other Hollywood movie stars
  • Made her silver screen debut in 1977 with a role in the Mexican drama "Deseos․"
  • Made her debut in Hollywood with a role in the 1982 American drama "The Border․"
  • Has appeared in "Miami Vice," "The Mentalist," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "ER" and numerous other TV series
  • In 2004, she wrote, directed and starred in the acclaimed dramatic short "Killer Snake․"

Awards

  • 1987Independent Spirit Award-Best Female Lead: nominated
  • 2002ALMA Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: winner
  • 2005Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
  • 2005Bronze Leopard-Best Actress: winner
  • 2006ALMA Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: winner
  • 2008ALMA Award-Outstanding Performance of a Lead Latino/a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated