Celia Cruz - Actor Profile

Celia Cruz

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
23Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 21, 1924
Birth Place: Havanna, Cuba

Celia Cruz Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Celia Cruz reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 23 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Celia Cruz's work falls within the Music genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 39% of Celia Cruz's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Salsa, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Celia Cruz Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Celia Cruz's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Salsa (1976) movie poster
★10.0

Salsa: The Fania All Stars perform for 44,000 fans at Yankee stadium in New York. Besides concert footage, there's also include

Salsa

1976•Documentary
★10.0
From Son to Salsa (1997) movie poster
★10.0

From Son to Salsa: A testimony about Afro-Cuban popular music from its origins to the present day.

From Son to Salsa

1997•Documentary
★10.0
Celia Cruz & Friends: A Night of Salsa (1999) movie poster
★10.0

Celia Cruz & Friends: A Night of Salsa: Crowned the "Queen of Salsa," Cuban-born singer Celia Cruz performs in this concert video featuring Latin jazz legend Ti

Celia Cruz & Friends: A Night of Salsa

1999•Music
★10.0
Rincón Criollo (null) movie poster
★10.0

Rincón Criollo: A Cuban musical film

Rincón Criollo

★9.5
Fania All Stars: Live In Africa 1974 (1993) movie poster
★9.5

Fania All Stars: Live In Africa 1974: In 1974, at the height of the New York salsa explosion, the Fania All Stars were invited to perform in front of 80,000 p

Fania All Stars: Live In Africa 1974

1993•Music

Full Filmography

Every movie Celia Cruz has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2009 Soul Power Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2008 Celia: The Queen Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2007 From Mambo to Hip Hop - Flop Similar →
2004 Celia Cruz | ¡Azúcar! Self Flop Similar →
2000 Gloria Estefan - Live in Atlantis Self Hit Similar →
1999 Celia Cruz & Friends: A Night of Salsa - Super Hit Similar →
1997 Sesame Street: Fiesta! Self Average Similar →
1997 From Son to Salsa - Super Hit Similar →
1995 Somos un solo pueblo Self Super Hit Similar →
1995 The Perez Family Luz Pat Average Similar →
1993 Fania All Stars: Live In Africa 1974 Herself Super Hit Similar →
1992 Rafael Hernández, jibarito del mundo Self Flop Similar →
1991 Fires Within Self Flop Similar →
1990 Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
1988 Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie Self Hit Similar →
1983 The Last Fight Self Flop Similar →
1980 Angelitos negros (voice) Flop Similar →
1979 Beats of the Heart: Salsa Self Flop Similar →
1976 Salsa - Super Hit Similar →
N/A Rincón Criollo Celia Cruz Super Hit Similar →
N/A Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People Self Flop Similar →
1957 Affair in Havana Singer Flop Similar →

Celia Cruz - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Celia Cruz?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Celia Cruz is "Salsa" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Celia Cruz acted in?

Celia Cruz has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Celia Cruz?

Other notable films include "From Son to Salsa", "Celia Cruz & Friends: A Night of Salsa", and "Rincón Criollo".

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