Margarita Isabel was an American-Mexican actress who is best known for Like Water for Chocolate, Cronos, and Dos crímenes.
Personal and Family Life
Margarita Isabel was born on July 25, 1943, in Mexico City. She was married to Mario Iván Martínez Ortega until his death in March 1995. They had one child together, who is also an actor, Mario Iván Martínez.
Death and Legacy
Margarita Isabel passed away on April 9, 2017, in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico, due to respiratory failure. Her contributions to film, especially her memorable roles in significant Mexican cinema, have left a lasting impact on the industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Cronos | 1993-11-05 | Mercedes |
| La Madrastra: Años después | 2005-07-30 | Carmela San Román |
| Dame tu cuerpo | 2003-06-20 | |
| Tres son peor que una | 1992-08-13 | |
| Fugitivos del diablo | 1990-01-01 | |
| Como agua para chocolate | 1992-04-16 | Paquita Lobo |
| Danzón | 1991-06-27 | Silvia |
| Rescate mortal | 1990-07-05 | Sra. del Castillo |
| María de mi Corazón | 1979-05-17 | Enfermera/ Prostituta |
| ¡Que vivan los muertos! | 1998-01-01 | Irma |
| Naufragio | 1978-11-02 | Vecina |
| Labios Rojos | 2011-10-07 | |
| Mujeres insumisas | 1995-09-19 | Rosa 4 |
| La hija del caníbal | 2003-01-17 | Lucía’s Mom |
| Chido Guan, el tacos de oro | 1986-05-15 | Carolina |
| Dos crímenes | 1995-05-26 | Amalia |
| Más que alcanzar una estrella | 1992-06-16 | Rosita’s Mother |
| Los años de Greta | 1992-08-07 | Amiga de Nora |
| Lo que importa es vivir | 1987-10-21 | Viuda |