Ignacio López Tarso

Acting

Ignacio López Tarso

Born January 15, 1925 · Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Died March 11, 2023 · aged 98

Ignacio López López (b. 15 January 1925 – 11 March 2023), better known as Ignacio López Tarso, was a Mexican actor of stage, film and television. He acted in about 50 films and appeared in documentaries and in one short feature. In 1973 he was given the Ariel Award for Best Actor for Rosa Blanca, and the Ariel de Oro lifetime achievement award in 2007. He was honored multiple times at the TVyNove…

Known For

Taken IdentityTaken Identity · 2020
Taken Identity
4.02020
MovieDrama
Felino, his girlfriend and his two friends, have their film rejected from every film festival, so they decide to submit it as major filmmaker Tomas Guevara latest film.
La trincheraLa trinchera · 1969
La trinchera
6.61969
MovieWarAction
CuranderoCurandero · 2025
Curandero
2025
MovieDrama
Manuel is desperate to save his wife from death. A mysterious man appears to him one day at church, convincing him to go to a Healer who can help her.
Under the VolcanoUnder the Volcano · 1984
Under the Volcano
6.61984
MovieDrama
Against a background of war breaking out in Europe and the Mexican fiesta Day of Death, we are taken through one day in the life of Geoffrey Firmin, a British consul living in alcoholic disrepair and obscurity in a small southern Mexican town in 1939. The consul's self-destructive behaviour, perhaps a metaphor for a menaced civilization, is a source of perplexity and sadness to his nomadic, idealistic half-brother, Hugh, and his ex-wife, Yvonne, who has returned with hopes of healing Geoffrey and their broken marriage.
Toña MachetesToña Machetes · 1985
Toña Machetes
6.61985
MovieRomanceDrama
A woman adopts a child and discovers that she can love again despite facing a wicked man.
La estrella vacíaLa estrella vacía · 1960
La estrella vacía
6.61960
MovieDrama
Mourners share their memories of a dead film-star at her wake, a la Citizen Kane. Only melodrama.
MacarioMacario · 1960
Macario
8.71960
MovieDramaFantasy
Poor, hungry peasant Macario longs for just one good meal on the Day of the Dead. After his wife cooks a turkey for him, he meets three apparitions, the Devil, God, and Death. Each asks him to share his turkey, but he refuses all except Death. In return, Death gives him a bottle of water which will heal any illness. Soon, Macario is more wealthy than the village doctor, which draws the attention of the feared Inquisition.
Saint LuciferSaint Lucifer · 1997
Saint Lucifer
5.91997
MovieDramaHistory
A conflict arises between the people of the town and the local priest when they have to decide how to represent certain biblical episode.

Movies

Taken IdentityTaken Identity · 2020
Taken Identity
4.02020
MovieDrama
Felino, his girlfriend and his two friends, have their film rejected from every film festival, so they decide to submit it as major filmmaker Tomas Guevara latest film.
La trincheraLa trinchera · 1969
La trinchera
6.61969
MovieWarAction
CuranderoCurandero · 2025
Curandero
2025
MovieDrama
Manuel is desperate to save his wife from death. A mysterious man appears to him one day at church, convincing him to go to a Healer who can help her.
Under the VolcanoUnder the Volcano · 1984
Under the Volcano
6.61984
MovieDrama
Against a background of war breaking out in Europe and the Mexican fiesta Day of Death, we are taken through one day in the life of Geoffrey Firmin, a British consul living in alcoholic disrepair and obscurity in a small southern Mexican town in 1939. The consul's self-destructive behaviour, perhaps a metaphor for a menaced civilization, is a source of perplexity and sadness to his nomadic, idealistic half-brother, Hugh, and his ex-wife, Yvonne, who has returned with hopes of healing Geoffrey and their broken marriage.
Toña MachetesToña Machetes · 1985
Toña Machetes
6.61985
MovieRomanceDrama
A woman adopts a child and discovers that she can love again despite facing a wicked man.
La estrella vacíaLa estrella vacía · 1960
La estrella vacía
6.61960
MovieDrama
Mourners share their memories of a dead film-star at her wake, a la Citizen Kane. Only melodrama.
MacarioMacario · 1960
Macario
8.71960
MovieDramaFantasy
Poor, hungry peasant Macario longs for just one good meal on the Day of the Dead. After his wife cooks a turkey for him, he meets three apparitions, the Devil, God, and Death. Each asks him to share his turkey, but he refuses all except Death. In return, Death gives him a bottle of water which will heal any illness. Soon, Macario is more wealthy than the village doctor, which draws the attention of the feared Inquisition.
Saint LuciferSaint Lucifer · 1997
Saint Lucifer
5.91997
MovieDramaHistory
A conflict arises between the people of the town and the local priest when they have to decide how to represent certain biblical episode.
Muelle rojoMuelle rojo · 1987
Muelle rojo
6.21987
MovieDrama
Three episodes from the "history" of organized labor in the harbors of Tampico, 1912 to modern-times.
The WaterwheelThe Waterwheel · 2013
The Waterwheel
6.02013
MovieAnimationDrama
In a small town, time stops for a father who has lost his son.
Los amantes friosLos amantes frios · 1978
Los amantes frios
5.01978
MovieComedyDrama
Three-fer anthology of black-humor sex-n-death anecdotes.
Los hijos de SanchezLos hijos de Sanchez · 1978
Los hijos de Sanchez
1978
Movie
The Sanchez clan have seen the worst of times, but they have survived by sticking together. When Sanchez's oldest daughter Consuelo plans to build a life of her own, the family and Sanchez face an enormous challenge.
La desconocidaLa desconocida · 1954
La desconocida
6.01954
MovieDramaThriller
NazarínNazarín · 1959
Nazarín
7.61959
MovieDrama
A Catholic priest in a poor community lives a charitable life in accordance with his religious principles, but others do not return the favor.
VenenoVeneno · 2002
Veneno
5.52002
MovieDrama
La CucarachaLa Cucaracha · 1959
La Cucaracha
6.41959
MovieDramaRomance
The Mexican Revolution serves as a backdrop to a torrid love triangle composed of three freedom fighters: a colonel, a widow, and a fiery female soldier.
The Shadow of the TyrantThe Shadow of the Tyrant · 1960
The Shadow of the Tyrant
7.01960
MovieHistoryDrama
In 1920s Mexico, the candidates being chosen to succeed the current president, El Caudillo, find themselves at his mercy as he will resort to anything to accomplish his will, including kidnapping, betrayal, and murder.
Pedro ParamoPedro Paramo · 1967
Pedro Paramo
7.21967
MovieDramaFantasy
When his mother Dolores dies, Juan Preciado, son of Pedro Páramo, goes to Comala to claim his inheritance; but when he arrives he finds an abandoned and sinister place, inhabited by mysterious voices and whispers…
Banderas, the TyrantBanderas, the Tyrant · 1993
Banderas, the Tyrant
5.41993
MovieDrama
In Santa Fe de Tierra Firme, an imaginary Latin American country, the indigenous dictator Santos Banderas rules with an iron fist. A group of rebels trying to seize power by force while some liberals try a change of government legally.
Autumn DaysAutumn Days · 1963
Autumn Days
7.11963
MovieDrama
Luisa is a small-town girl who works in the bakery of the widower Don Albino. Luisa dreams of marrying and loves children. Just as Don Albino shows interest in her, Luisa announces that she will marry soon with Carlos, the driver of a rich house whom she met recently...
Juana GalloJuana Gallo · 1961
Juana Gallo
6.51961
MovieDramaAction
Peasant woman leads a regiment during the final days of the Mexican Revolution. Also, romantic entanglements.
La casta divinaLa casta divina · 1977
La casta divina
6.71977
MovieDramaHistory
Chronicle Caste War in Yucatan held in the nineteenth century, where the land and the people were the property of the landowners, who called themselves " divine caste ". On one hand, General Salvador Alvarado organized the revolution; on the other, the landowners hire Colonel Ortiz Argumedo to organized the defense of their autonomy. Don Wilfrido, one of the masters, do not hesitate to send his son to fight to maintain their wealth and privileges.
The Children of SanchezThe Children of Sanchez · 1978
The Children of Sanchez
6.51978
MovieDrama
Hall Bartlett directs the rural drama The Children of Sanchez, based on the tome The Children of Sanchez: Autobiography of a Mexican Family written by Oscar Lewis in the '60s. Anthony Quinn stars as the widowed Jesus Sanchez, a poor farmer struggling to provide for his family in Mexico City. Also starring Lupita Ferrer as Consuelo and Stathis Giallelis as Roberto. This is the last film in the 50-year career of international star Dolores del Rio, who plays the Grandma. Jazz-pop performer Chuck Mangione was nominated for a Golden Globe and won a Grammy award for his original musical score.
Cri-Cri the Singing little cricketCri-Cri the Singing little cricket · 1963
Cri-Cri the Singing little cricket
8.11963
MovieDramaFamily
Biography of the famous composer of children's music Gabilondo Soler. Starts from his childhood, when he worked as a pastor and grandmother tried to teach him to play the piano. Later he went to the city to study music theory and began writing his first songs.

TV Shows

Wild at HeartWild at Heart · 2013
Wild at Heart
7.82013
SeriesDrama
Mistreated by the Narváez family, the poor and innocent Maricruz is humiliated, abandoned, and imprisoned, losing everything. Upon discovering her true origins, she transforms into a wealthy and powerful woman. Driven by grief and the loss of her father, she vows revenge against everyone who made her suffer.
EsmeraldaEsmeralda · 1996
Esmeralda
7.31996
SeriesDrama
Esmeralda is a telenovela that was released by Televisa in 1997. It is a remake of a 1970 Venezuelan telenovela of that same name, and was itself remade in Brazil in 2004. Another version is Topacio from Venezuela in 1984. One of the most famous telenovela all the time.
Amor prohibidoAmor prohibido · 1979
Amor prohibido
10.01979
SeriesDrama
Curse by the SeaCurse by the Sea · 2009
Curse by the Sea
7.82009
SeriesDrama
Mar de Amor is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by Nathalie Lartilleux with protagonists Zuria Vega, Mario Cimarro and Mariana Seoane and antagonists Ninel Conde, Marcelo Córdoba and Manuel Landeta. This is a remake of the 1978 Venezuelan telenovela María del Mar.
¡Vivan los niños!¡Vivan los niños! · 2002
¡Vivan los niños!
7.82002
Series
¡Vivan los niños! is a Mexican telenovela for children that premiered in 2002. It ran for 155 episodes and finished in 2003. The opening, Vivan los niños, was recorded by the Latin pop group OV7. One of its closing themes, also entitled Vivan los niños, was performed by Cuban-American singer and songwriter Ana Cristina. The show is a version of the Argentinian telenovela "Jacinta Pichimahuida, la maestra que no se olvida". The series starred Andrea Legarreta as 2nd grade teacher Lupita Gómez. After the series ended, Andrea became the long-time host of the morning talk show Hoy. On July 12, 2012, in celebration of Andrea's birthday, the producers of Hoy reunited her with the young actors who played her students on the series.
Conversando con Cristina PachecoConversando con Cristina Pacheco · 1997
Conversando con Cristina Pacheco
5.51997
Series
El Encanto del ÁguilaEl Encanto del Águila · 2011
El Encanto del Águila
7.82011
SeriesDocumentary
A detailed dramatization of historical events during the time of the Revolution in Mexico. Using never-before-known historical documents, details about what happened during the period from 1910 to 1928 are revealed.
CamilaCamila · 1998
Camila
7.51998
SeriesDrama
Camila Flores is a sweet peasant who lost her parents very early. Its creation was in charge of his grandfather Genaro. He is a great rooster breeder, but he is very poor. Genaro's biggest fear is that Camila will one day abandon him and that she will not be happy. One day, Camila meets lawyer Miguel Gutiérrez, he came from the capital, and as soon as he sees Camila he is impressed by her beauty. He asks the girl's grandfather for permission so he can visit her. Genaro thinks that Miguel will soon forget his granddaughter so he lets Miguel see her. Before long, Camila and Miguel fall in love, which is why he asks for the girl's hand in marriage. Genaro, even against his will, allows Camila to get married.
La casa en la playaLa casa en la playa · 2000
La casa en la playa
8.52000
SeriesDrama
La casa en la playa is a Mexican telenovela produced by Yuri Breña and Pinkye Morris for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from April 10 to July 7, 2000. The story follows the wealthy Villarreal family after the death of its patriarch, whose final wishes ignite conflicts over inheritance, power, and loyalty. As hidden secrets and old rivalries emerge, the family becomes entangled in a web of love, betrayal, ambition, and revenge.
El Derecho de NacerEl Derecho de Nacer · 1981
El Derecho de Nacer
7.71981
SeriesDrama
A young woman visits Dr. Alberto Limonta seeking an abortion because she does not want to have the child, but the doctor attempts to dissuade her by telling her a story. It is the story of the Del Junco family—one of the wealthiest in the city of Veracruz—comprising Don Rafael, the strict patriarch; his devoted wife, Clemencia; and their daughters, María Elena and Matilde, who are in the care of their Black nanny, María Dolores.
PeregrinaPeregrina · 2005
Peregrina
5.72005
SeriesDrama
Peregrina is a Mexican telenovela produced by Nathalie Lartilleux for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from November 14, 2005, to March 31, 2006. It is a remake of the 1973 Venezuelan telenovela of the same name, created by Delia Fiallo. The story follows Peregrina, a young gypsy woman who works as a dancer in a traveling circus with her grandmother. After arriving in a coastal town, she meets Rodolfo, and the two fall in love, unaware that a dark secret from their past connects them. As family secrets, ambition, and betrayal emerge, Peregrina must fight for her identity and her happiness.
De Pocas Pocas PulgasDe Pocas Pocas Pulgas · 2003
De Pocas Pocas Pulgas
8.12003
Series
The general plot of the story is about a boy, Danilo, with a positive attitude and an inner strength that nothing in the world can break. He has to work hard to buy food for himself and his dog Tomás, who is his soulmate. Danilo anxiously hopes that his mother will return one day. Under these circumstances he will meet a little old man, Don Julián, and together they will unite the joy of childhood and the wisdom of age.
ÁngelaÁngela · 1998
Ángela
7.51998
SeriesDrama
Angela is a Mexican telenovela, which was produced by Televisa and broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas in 1998. The series was first debuted on May 17, 1999 on Univision in the United States, replacing that year's hit La Mentira, and ended on September 9, 1999, being replaced by Tres Mujeres. It aired a second and a third time on Galavisión on March 15, 2000 and May 8, 2001, and ended a second and a third time on July 1, 2000 and August 24, 2001. It aired a fourth time back to Univision's late night "Grandes Historias" lineup, aired on October 28, 2003, and ended on February 27, 2004. It aired a fifth time on TeleFutura on September 18, 2006, and ended on January 8, 2007. This telenovela contained 78 episodes.
Crystal EmpireCrystal Empire · 1994
Crystal Empire
6.01994
SeriesDrama
Imperio de Cristal is a Mexican telenovela that aired on Televisa in 1994 with 124-episode from the plot to the main cast it was officially first launched on Monday, 29 August 1994 & ceased transmission on Friday, 17 February 1995 was aired runtime of 45-minutes with commercial on weekday at 21:00 to 22:00 CST/22:00 to 23:00 MST/23:00 to 00:00 PST.
Las Lunas del AuditorioLas Lunas del Auditorio · 2002
Las Lunas del Auditorio
7.32002
Series
Navidad sin FinNavidad sin Fin · 2001
Navidad sin Fin
7.02001
SeriesDrama
Atrévete a OlvidarmeAtrévete a Olvidarme · 2001
Atrévete a Olvidarme
6.72001
SeriesDrama
Atrévete a Olvidarme is a Mexican telenovela produced by Roberto Hernández Vázquez for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from August 6 to September 7, 2001. Created by Martha Carrillo, Roberto Hernández Vázquez, and Martha Oláiz, the telenovela stars Jorge Salinas and Adriana Fonseca. Due to low ratings, it was shortened to 25 episodes. The story follows Andrea Rosales, a kind-hearted young woman living in the mining town of Real del Monte. Her life changes when she falls in love with Daniel González, a young journalist searching for his grandfather and the truth about his family's past. Their romance revives a tragic love story from the previous generation, forcing them to confront jealousy, family secrets, revenge, and the belief that history is destined to repeat itself.
Loves with TrapLoves with Trap · 2015
Loves with Trap
6.92015
SeriesDrama
Los Carmona viven en el campo y su vida cambiará radicalmente cuando el gobierno les expropia su terreno y se mudan a la ciudad. En su nueva casa se encontrarán con la adinerada familia Velasco con quienes tendrán muchas aventuras. "The Carmona live in the countryside and their life will change radically when the government expropriates their land and they move to the city. In their new home they will meet the wealthy Velasco family with whom they will have many adventures."
Senda de gloriaSenda de gloria · 1987
Senda de gloria
8.01987
SeriesDrama
el gato animado televisael gato animado televisa · 2001
el gato animado televisa
5.02001
SeriesAnimation