Elsa Cárdenas Rentería (born 3 August 1932) is a Mexican actress. Since 1954 she has appeared in more than 100 films and television shows. She starred in the film ''

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'', which was entered into the

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. She acted alongside many stars, including

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in ''

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'' and

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in '' Fun in Acapulco''. She was formerly married to Houston independent oil operator Guy Patton.

Selected filmography

* ''

'' (1956) * '' The Brave One'' (1956) * ''

'' (1957) * '' Have Gun-Will Travel'' (1959) as “Lahri” * '' For the Love of Mike'' (1960) * '' Fun in Acapulco'' (1963) * '' Of Love and Desire'' (1963) * ''

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'' (1964) * '' Casa de Mujeres'' (1966) * '' La señora Muerte'' (1969) * '' The Wild Bunch'' (1969) * '' La Pachanga'' (1981)

Telenovelas

* '' Mar de amor'' (2009) – Luciana de Irazabal

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Cardenas, Elsa 1932 births 20th-century Mexican actresses Living people Mexican film actresses Mexican television actresses Actresses from Baja California People from Tijuana