Silvia Mariscal

Acting

Silvia Mariscal

Born April 28, 1946 · Mexico City, Mexico (age 80)

Mexican actress recognized for important participations in film, theater and television.

Known For

Crónica íntimaCrónica íntima · 1979
Crónica íntima
6.31979
Movie
Mexican feature film
SouvenirSouvenir · 2021
Souvenir
6.32021
MovieDrama
The enigmatic Isabel decides to rent her belly to give birth to the baby of Sara and Joaquin, a possessive couple obsessed with the idea of starting a family.
RattlesnakeRattlesnake · 1977
Rattlesnake
6.21977
MovieDrama
A filmmaker is commissioned to film a documentary on the social reality of the Lacandon people in the state of Chiapas. As he enters the harsh living conditions of this indigenous community, his social conscience forces him to confront his superiors, who threaten to destroy his material.
City of the BlindCity of the Blind · 1991
City of the Blind
5.21991
MovieDrama
Over more than thirty years, a department of the Condesa in Mexico City, is the setting in which they are carried out ten stories, mixed, form one whose only constant is the rupture. The passage of time and the outside world only guess through the windows and objects that come with the characters. The set is a great solitude, possible in a city of the blind.
Peló galloPeló gallo · 1990
Peló gallo
6.01990
Movie
FantasíasFantasías · 2004
Fantasías
6.62004
MovieDramaComedy
The movie tells the story of a middle-class couple with two teenage children and a boring sex life, in search of new experiences- first with their sexy maid. Later with the advice of an older female friend who has swinger lifestyle with her husband, they decide to explore the possibility of sparking fresh passion by hooking up with a swinger couple. But then, problems arrive when they start to get blackmailed by the male swinger, who wants money to not show some private pictures of the wife. Written by lament
The White WidowThe White Widow · 1970
The White Widow
6.21970
MovieDramaRomance
The story of a woman who, when forced to marry a man she does not love, remains a virgin. Her husbands die until she knows the true love of her life.
Cheers to the Newlyweds!Cheers to the Newlyweds! · 2017
Cheers to the Newlyweds!
5.02017
Movie
Armed with plenty of defiant optimism, this elderly woman prepares a birthday party, grapples with her husband and even rescues a wedding that is about not to happen.

Movies

Crónica íntimaCrónica íntima · 1979
Crónica íntima
6.31979
Movie
Mexican feature film
SouvenirSouvenir · 2021
Souvenir
6.32021
MovieDrama
The enigmatic Isabel decides to rent her belly to give birth to the baby of Sara and Joaquin, a possessive couple obsessed with the idea of starting a family.
RattlesnakeRattlesnake · 1977
Rattlesnake
6.21977
MovieDrama
A filmmaker is commissioned to film a documentary on the social reality of the Lacandon people in the state of Chiapas. As he enters the harsh living conditions of this indigenous community, his social conscience forces him to confront his superiors, who threaten to destroy his material.
City of the BlindCity of the Blind · 1991
City of the Blind
5.21991
MovieDrama
Over more than thirty years, a department of the Condesa in Mexico City, is the setting in which they are carried out ten stories, mixed, form one whose only constant is the rupture. The passage of time and the outside world only guess through the windows and objects that come with the characters. The set is a great solitude, possible in a city of the blind.
Peló galloPeló gallo · 1990
Peló gallo
6.01990
Movie
FantasíasFantasías · 2004
Fantasías
6.62004
MovieDramaComedy
The movie tells the story of a middle-class couple with two teenage children and a boring sex life, in search of new experiences- first with their sexy maid. Later with the advice of an older female friend who has swinger lifestyle with her husband, they decide to explore the possibility of sparking fresh passion by hooking up with a swinger couple. But then, problems arrive when they start to get blackmailed by the male swinger, who wants money to not show some private pictures of the wife. Written by lament
The White WidowThe White Widow · 1970
The White Widow
6.21970
MovieDramaRomance
The story of a woman who, when forced to marry a man she does not love, remains a virgin. Her husbands die until she knows the true love of her life.
Cheers to the Newlyweds!Cheers to the Newlyweds! · 2017
Cheers to the Newlyweds!
5.02017
Movie
Armed with plenty of defiant optimism, this elderly woman prepares a birthday party, grapples with her husband and even rescues a wedding that is about not to happen.
Nora's WillNora's Will · 2008
Nora's Will
7.12008
MovieDramaComedy
Jose learns that Nora, the woman he was married to for 30 years and from whom divorced, has committed suicide. The rabbi explains Joseph that due to the celebrations this time of the year, if Nora is not buried that same day, they should wait at least 5 days for the funeral. Nora had planned before his death, a Machiavellian plan in order that Joseph was the one who has to take care of his funeral. But Nora forgot a small detail, a mysterious photograph stored under her bed, that will remind Joseph that the greatest love stories, sometimes are hidden in the smallest places.
Letters from MarusiaLetters from Marusia · 1975
Letters from Marusia
5.61975
MovieDramaHistory
Chronicle of the repression that a foreign company exerts on the miners of a small nitrate town in Chile, whose workers decide to claim their most essential rights. A reflection of the historic union struggles in the northern Chile that ended with terrible repressive acts.
The Desire in AutumnThe Desire in Autumn · 1972
The Desire in Autumn
5.31972
MovieDramaMystery
The story concerns a young woman named Elena who ascends from rags to riches when she inherits a substantial fortune; having no one else with whom she can share the monies, she invites her best friend, Clara, to move into her home and enjoy the wealth with her. All fares well until Elena falls in love with a male suitor - and thus threatens to jeopardize Clara's place in the household and her share of the spoils. Indignant, Clara vows to do everything in her power to prevent this new romance from blossoming.
OmenOmen · 1974
Omen
5.01974
MovieComedyDrama
While attending the birth of Isabel, the wife of foreigner Felipe, Mama Santos predicts that "something terrible is going to happen in the town." From this omen, calamities will torment the locals.
The CubsThe Cubs · 1973
The Cubs
5.21973
MovieDrama
After having his genitals brutally mutilated during childhood, a man must face prejudice and himself.
Paper FlowersPaper Flowers · 1978
Paper Flowers
4.61978
MovieDramaMystery
On the thinnest of pretexts, a horde of homeless people descend on the apartments of two members of the comfortable middle class and proceed to loot and vandalize both homes, leaving the next morning with many of the belongings they found there, as well as one of the residents who has opted to join them. This political allegory is based on two plays by the Chilean playwright Egon Wolff.
Illusions S.A.Illusions S.A. · 2015
Illusions S.A.
6.62015
MovieDrama
Mr. Balboa had a heartless grandson who, at the time, was kicked out of the house (a fact concealed from his wife). Since then he had forwarded himself letters sent in theory by his grandson in order to please his wife. The real grandson decides to go home (looking for money) but the boat where he was traveling sinks. Balboa hires an impersonator and master of beneficial illusions (Mauritius) and together with a cute girl (Isabel), they pretend to be the missing grandson and his "happy wife" to the grandmother, who is very pleased with the guest. But then comes the surprise...the real grandson is alive and he is on his way to return home.
Resigned for Reasons of HealthResigned for Reasons of Health · 1976
Resigned for Reasons of Health
6.81976
MovieDrama
A mid-level government bureaucrat is forced to think hard about his ideas on governmental corruption and his own integrity.
40 Years Young40 Years Young · 2022
40 Years Young
5.82022
MovieComedy
After turning 40, César is invited to a culinary contest in Cancún, but a bitter discovery threatens to destroy his family as well as his chances to win the competition.
Maria of My HeartMaria of My Heart · 1979
Maria of My Heart
6.51979
MovieDramaThriller
Héctor and María meet again after eight years of not seeing each other. She works as a magician in cabarets and he robs houses. María convinces Héctor to become a magician and work together. Life seems to smile on them until one day, when Maria travels to another city, the couple's situation will be overshadowed by an unfortunate event.
Chin Chin el teporochoChin Chin el teporocho · 1976
Chin Chin el teporocho
6.11976
MovieDrama
Rogelio’s story, a young man of humble origin in the neighborhood of Tepito, who falls in love with the daughter of a wealthy grocer, Michelle, but his marriage to her will be a failure and he will end up as a one more drunk.
The Rules of the GameThe Rules of the Game · 1971
The Rules of the Game
6.01971
MovieDrama
A couple is involved in a seduction game to get out of the monotony of their marriage.
The Holy InquisitionThe Holy Inquisition · 1974
The Holy Inquisition
5.91974
MovieDramaHistory
A plague is spreading through 16th century Mexico, and the Inquisition of the Roman Catholic Church is rooting out Jews, for they are believed to be its cause. At his father's funeral, a monk observes his family practicing Jewish burial rite, and he reports them, leading to devastating consequences for the whole family.
The Magic HourThe Magic Hour · 2000
The Magic Hour
4.42000
MovieDrama
Minerva, a middle age writer, decides to break the uncertainty that prevents her from creating the novel that for years she has nested in her mind. Unintentionally, she returns to the port where she was born and she encounters a past full of ghosts and chimeras. Paradoxically, she founds herself because of this journey back home, so she begins writing the story of her life, of her own childhood, with its magical past and tragedy.
El valle de los miserablesEl valle de los miserables · 1975
El valle de los miserables
4.31975
MovieDramaAction
In 1909, former judge Cristóbal Zamarripa owns Valle Nacional, a tobacco plantation where he exploits workers with the support of the tyrant Porfirio Díaz, who sends him political prisoners as slaves. The others are lured with the promise of high wages, but end up owing everything to the company store. All are tortured, raped, or killed when they protest. Another landowner whose brother was killed by Zamarripa and who falls in love with one of his daughters is going to be punished, but he flees and becomes a revolutionary.
Historia de payasosHistoria de payasos · 1984
Historia de payasos
6.01984
Movie
Mexican feature film

TV Shows

TeresaTeresa · 2010
Teresa
7.72010
SeriesDrama
Teresa Chavez is a young woman with an obsession for money and ambition. Despite her beauty and the fact that she was raised in the bosom of a loving family, she is resentful; her one desire is to leave her humble but poor neighbourhood.
Amorcito CorazónAmorcito Corazón · 2011
Amorcito Corazón
6.52011
SeriesDramaComedy
Amorcito Corazón is a Mexican telenovela produced by Televisa by Lucero Suarez. Rehabilitation of the Venezuelan RCTV telenovela Trapos Intimos. It stars Elizabeth Álvarez, Diego Olivera, Africa Zavala and Daniel Arenas, involving Fabiola Campomanes, Gerardo Murguia and Macaria as the main villains and stellar performances by the leading lady Mariana Karr, and Grettell Valdez. Canal de las Estrellas broadcast Amorcito Corazón from August 29, 2011, to June 10, 2012, with Cachito de Cielo replacing it. Univision confirmed an afternoon airing of Amorcito Corazón, and is currently seen weekday afternoons at 2pm central. Previously, Univision broadcast it at 3pm, replacing Dos Hogares from May 30 to June 15, 2012.
Head over HeelsHead over Heels · 2013
Head over Heels
7.02013
SeriesDramaRomance
A man's budding romance with a beautiful woman is sabotaged by his evil twin, but they get another chance at love when they're reunited years later.
La MentiraLa Mentira · 1998
La Mentira
7.61998
Series
Virgínia is a wicked, ambitious young woman capable of aborting her child, stealing her own fiancé—Ricardo—and then spurning him to live with another man, João. Blinded by his love for Virgínia, Ricardo takes his own life, leaving his brother, Demétrio, in despair; Demétrio returns from abroad to seek revenge.
Las Tontas No Van al CieloLas Tontas No Van al Cielo · 2008
Las Tontas No Van al Cielo
7.72008
SeriesComedy
A modern-day Cinderella loses her prince on her wedding day and flees to the capital to live with her gay uncle under a new identity. She gives birth to a son conceived with her ex-boyfriend and begins writing a column that becomes a hit.
Killer WomenKiller Women · 2008
Killer Women
7.62008
SeriesMysteryDrama
Mujeres Asesinas is a series that shows the dark side of women who have been mistreated or abused and become cruel murderers. The series shows how violence and death can overcome the feminine mind.
Ringo, la pelea de su vidaRingo, la pelea de su vida · 2019
Ringo, la pelea de su vida
7.22019
SeriesDrama
Ringo is a young man, who has dedicated his life to boxing, and at the peak of his career he loses the national title upon receiving the news of the death of his brother. From that moment, Ringo decides to retire from boxing. Gloria, his wife, leaves him to go live with El Turco, Ringo's main rival in the ring. Gloria's decision leaves Ringo alone in charge of the care of his son Santi. Then, Gloria will return to claim custody of her son, and in that situation, Ringo will have to obtain a job that provides fixed income, to keep custody of his son. He decides to return to boxing with the clear goal to be crowned champion.
CaprichoCapricho · 1993
Capricho
7.01993
SeriesDrama
Story about a woman that is unhappily married and with two daughters. She constantly reprimands Cristina and baby Raquel. What the people around her don't know is that Raquel is not her husband's daughter as everyone believes. Raquel is Eugenia and León's daughter. She has always loved him, not her husband. That is the reason she's always angry at Cristina.
AlondraAlondra · 1995
Alondra
5.71995
SeriesDrama
Alondra is a Mexican telenovela shown in 1995, written by Yolanda Vargas Dulché and produced by Carla Estrada, starring with Ana Colchero and the late Beatriz Sheridan. This telenovela contains 78 episodes.
Mi Destino Eres TúMi Destino Eres Tú · 2000
Mi Destino Eres Tú
7.42000
SeriesDrama
Mi destino eres tú is a 2000 Mexican telenovela. It is a production of Carla Estrada and the protagonists were Lucero and Jorge Salinas.
Navidad sin FinNavidad sin Fin · 2001
Navidad sin Fin
7.02001
SeriesDrama
El rincón de los prodigiosEl rincón de los prodigios · 1987
El rincón de los prodigios
8.51987
SeriesDrama
Morir para vivirMorir para vivir · 1989
Morir para vivir
7.51989
SeriesDrama
Cenizas y diamantesCenizas y diamantes · 1990
Cenizas y diamantes
7.01990
SeriesDrama
Cenizas y diamantes is a Mexican telenovela produced by Eugenio Cobo for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from June 4, 1990, to January 18, 1991. Created by Paulino Sabugal and adapted by Josefina Palos, the telenovela stars Ernesto Laguardia and Lola Merino. The story follows Celeste Ortiz, a kind and beautiful young woman who lives under the control of her ambitious stepmother Andrea and her stepsisters. Her life changes when she meets Julián Gallardo, a wealthy young man who also faces conflicts within his own family. As their love grows, they must overcome betrayal, family rivalries, and the schemes of those determined to keep them apart.