Mecha Ortiz
ActingAbout Mecha Ortiz
María Mercedes Varela Nimo Domínguez Castro, better known as Mecha Ortiz (1900-1987), was an Argentine theater and film actress. She was one of the most relevant figures of the golden age of Argentine cinema. She was consecrated in the 1940s and 1950s.
Mecha Ortiz Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Mecha Ortiz reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 39 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Mecha Ortiz's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 87% of Mecha Ortiz'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 Sangre en Castilla, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Mecha Ortiz Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mecha Ortiz's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Mecha Ortiz has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Safo | Material de archivo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Aquel cine argentino | Ella misma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Piedra libre | Amalia Pradere - Amalia Grande | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Yesterday's Guys Used No Arsenic | Mara Ordaz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | House of Shadows | Mrs. Randall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Painted Lips | Tarotista | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Las locas del conventillo | Tía Remedios | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Bajo un mismo rostro | Madre Superiora | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Furies | La madre | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | La sombra de Safo | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Blessed be you | María | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | El mal amor | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Pájaros de cristal | Irina Galowa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | El abuelo | Lucrecia Vélez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Dishonor | Directora Interventora | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | My Life for Yours | Gloria Rivas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Cartas de amor | Antonieta Lear | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Sangre en Castilla | Alcaldesa Teresa Marquesa de Pinorrey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | La rubia Mireya | Ana María Peña de Robles / La Rubia Mireya | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | María de los Ángeles | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | El precio de una vida | Princesa Fedora Romanov | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Vacaciones | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Madame Bovary | Ema | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Las tres ratas | Mercedes de la Fuente | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Swan Song | Flora Jordán | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Camino del infierno | Laura Simrok | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Una mujer sin importancia | Raquel Miramar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Mi novia es un fantasma | Cameo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Safo, historia de una pasión | Selva Moreno ("Safo") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | El gran secreto | Alicia Ortega Delafuente | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Vidas marcadas | Malena | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Joven, viuda y estanciera | Elena Ocampo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Last Refuge | Silvia | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Margarita, Armando and his father | Margarita | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mujeres que trabajan | Ana María del Solar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Con las alas rotas | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Maestro Levita | Elena Acevedo de Lerena | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Melgarejo | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Los muchachos de antes no usaban gomina | La rubia Mireya | Hit | Similar → |
Mecha Ortiz - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mecha Ortiz?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mecha Ortiz is "Sangre en Castilla" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Mecha Ortiz acted in?
Mecha Ortiz has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mecha Ortiz?
Other notable films include "La rubia Mireya", "Aquel cine argentino", and "Cartas de amor".