Rossy Mendoza was a Mexican actress and showgirl best known for her roles in various sexploitation films during the 1970s. She was born María del Rosario Mendoza Chávez on June 6, 1943, in Ixtlán del Río, Nayarit, Mexico, and gained fame for her performances in the entertainment industry.
Personal and Family Life
Rossy Mendoza had a vibrant personal and family life. She began her career as a teenager in the mid-1960s, performing in cabarets across Sonora. Mendoza was also known for her stage work, collaborating with notable directors and comedians throughout her life.
Career Highlights
Throughout her career, Rossy Mendoza appeared in more than 52 films, sharing the screen with stars like Vicente Fernández and Andrés García. She was celebrated for her exceptional physique, which greatly influenced perceptions of female beauty in Mexican media. Additionally, Mendoza participated in some of the most notable and controversial nude scenes in Mexican cinema.
Death and Legacy
Rossy Mendoza passed away on December 29, 2023, in Mexico City due to a heart attack. Her legacy remains as a significant figure in the world of Mexican cinema and burlesque, where she was often called “Mexico’s Smallest Waist.” Her contributions to the arts have left an enduring impact.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Duro y Parejo en La Casita del Pecado | 1987-01-01 | |
| El Día de los Albañiles | 1982-01-13 | |
| Los verduleros | 1986-02-07 | Adriana |
| Tres Mexicanos ardientes | 1986-07-03 | |
| La llamada del sexo | 1977-06-25 | Mónica |
| Capulina contra los vampiros | 1971-12-16 | |
| Tu camino y el mio | 1973-05-24 | |
| Santo contra los secuestradores | 1973-12-08 | Elsa Miller |
| El hijo del pueblo | 1974-02-28 | Invitada a fiesta |
| La noche de San Juan: Santo en Oro negro | 1977-02-08 | Marta Cristal |
| El festin de la loba | 1972-11-01 | |
| El sexo sentido | 1981-01-08 | Yani Chin |
| Bellas de noche | 2016-09-12 | Herself |
| ¡Qué buena está mi ahijada! | 1987-11-25 | Aurelia |
| El día del compadre | 1983-03-10 | Lupita |
| El sexo de los pobres | 1983-08-04 | Evelyn Andrade (Trinidad) |
| Esos Viejos Raboverdes | 1983-06-09 | Reina |
| El mar | 1977-06-14 | Madre de Felipe |
| El ratero de la vecindad | 1982-01-01 | |
| El Vecindario | 1981-07-18 | Irma |
| Se me sale cuando me río | 1983-01-01 | |
| El vecindario 2 | 1983-01-01 | |
| El ratero de la vecindad 2 | 1985-04-02 | |
| La casa que arde de noche | 1985-06-28 | Dancer |
| Pistoleros famosos | 1981-06-03 | Mayra |
| Los gatos de las azoteas | 1988-05-05 | |
| California Dancing Club | 1981-01-01 |