Elpidia Carrillo
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 appeared in "Miami Vice," "The Mentalist," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "ER" and numerous other TV series
- Has worked alongside the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Woods, Jimmy Smits and other Hollywood movie stars
- In 2004, she wrote, directed and starred in the acclaimed dramatic short "Killer Snake․"
- Made her debut in Hollywood with a role in the 1982 American drama "The Border․"
- Made her silver screen debut in 1977 with a role in the Mexican drama "Deseos․"
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