Aurora Clavel

Acting

Aurora Clavel

Born August 14, 1936 · Oaxaca, Mexico

Died May 19, 2025 · aged 88

Aurora Clavel (born August 14, 1936) is a Mexican film and television actress who is noted for her roles in the movies Tarahumara (1965) and Once Upon a Scoundrel (1973), as well as in numerous telenovelas. For example, she played Mama Lupe in Mariana de la Noche.

Known For

The Wild BunchThe Wild Bunch · 1969
The Wild Bunch
7.61969
MovieWestern
An aging group of outlaws look for one last big score as the "traditional" American West is disappearing around them.
Pat Garrett & Billy the KidPat Garrett & Billy the Kid · 1973
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
7.21973
MovieWesternDrama
Pat Garrett is hired as a lawman on behalf of a group of wealthy New Mexico cattle barons to bring down his old friend Billy the Kid.
Major DundeeMajor Dundee · 1965
Major Dundee
6.71965
MovieWesternWar
During the last winter of the Civil War, cavalry officer Amos Dundee leads a contentious troop of Army regulars, Confederate prisoners and scouts on an expedition into Mexico to destroy a band of Apaches who have been raiding U.S. bases in Texas.
Soldier BlueSoldier Blue · 1970
Soldier Blue
6.81970
MovieWesternDrama
After a cavalry group is massacred by the Cheyenne, only two survivors remain: Honus, a naive private devoted to his duty, and Cresta, a young woman who had lived with the Cheyenne two years and whose sympathies lie more with them than with the US government. Together, they must try to reach the cavalry's main base camp. As they travel onward, Honus is torn between his growing affection for Cresta.
Guns for San SebastianGuns for San Sebastian · 1967
Guns for San Sebastian
7.01967
MovieWestern
Leon Alastray is an outlaw who has been given sanctuary by Father John, whom he then escorts to the village of San Sebastian. The village is deserted, with its cowardly residents hiding in the hills from Indians, who regularly attack the village and steal all their supplies. When Father John is murdered, the villagers mistakenly think the outlaw is the priest. Alastray at first tells them he is not a priest, but they don't believe it, and an apparent miracle seems to prove they are correct. Eventually, he assists them in regaining their confidence and defending themselves.
Rancho soloRancho solo · 1967
Rancho solo
6.71967
MovieAdventure
The film is a typical whodunit story, combined with a "ranchero" and western flavor. A young engineer arrives to his godfather hacienda, along with his fiancée. But the things got complicated when the godfather's wife reveals that she had an affair with the young man. One night, the young man's father is murdered in the wood, and he will look for revenge.
Mi niño TizocMi niño Tizoc · 1972
Mi niño Tizoc
6.41972
MovieDrama
Tizoc wishes to eat a chicken by himself and have his own piñata. At Christmas his father Carmelo grants his wish.
La viboraLa vibora · 1995
La vibora
6.31995
Movie

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ChispitaChispita · 1982
Chispita
7.31982
SeriesDrama
The story follows Isabel—known as "Chispita"—who was separated from her mother after the latter lost her memory in an accident. After growing up in an orphanage, Isabel is adopted by a widowed businessman, Don Alejandro; he hopes she will bring joy to the life of his daughter, Lili, who has become sad and ill-tempered since her mother's death—largely due to the influence of her teacher, the wicked Miss Irene. However, contrary to Alejandro's expectations, Isabel is not welcomed by his daughter; instead, she must contend with the malicious traps set for her by Lili and Miss Irene. Yet, Isabel also finds friends in the household, such as Juan Carlos (Lili’s older brother) and Gloria (the family’s maid). From her new home, Chispita begins the search for her mother.

Flora

María JoséMaría José · 1995
María José
7.01995
SeriesSoapDrama
María José is a Mexican telenovela produced by Juan Osorio for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from February 13 to May 18, 1995. It is a remake of the 1982 telenovela Bianca Vidal, based on the original story by Inés Rodena and freely adapted by Gabriela Ortigoza. The story follows María José, a beautiful and humble young woman who works as a domestic servant while caring for her ailing foster father. She falls in love with Carlos Alberto Almazán, but their relationship is threatened by family secrets, social differences, and the schemes of Imperia, a woman determined to keep them apart. As hidden truths about María José's past come to light, she must fight for love, justice, and her rightful place in the Almazán family.

Mercedes "Meche"

Bajo un Mismo RostroBajo un Mismo Rostro · 1995
Bajo un Mismo Rostro
5.51995
SeriesDramaSoap
After the murder of her father and brother, Irene Saldivar travels to Greece. There she meets and falls in love with entrepreneur Alexis Theodorakis. Carlos is the administrator of Irene's fortune and cooperates with Alejandro in a rotten and corrupt business where he marries rich women, kills them, and obtains their fortune. When Carlos finds out about Irene's marriage to Alexis, he formulates a plan to kill Alexis and obtain his fortune. During Irene and Alexis' honeymoon, Carlos' plan succeeds when the boat Alexis travels in explodes. A desperate and pregnant Irene returns to Mexico, where she falls in love with Dr. Diego Covarrubias. However, Irene is forced to leave him for the sake of her friend Carolina, since Carolina loves him and has cancer. Since Alejandro isn't able to win Irene's love, Alejandro gets in her life and forces her to marry him or risk losing her son - all of this as part of another plan Carlos formulated so he and Alejandro plot Irene's death in another fatal catastrophe.

Lupita

Atrévete a OlvidarmeAtrévete a Olvidarme · 2001
Atrévete a Olvidarme
6.92001
SeriesSoapDrama
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.

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