Lupe Inclán (1895–1956) was a Mexican actress who became very popular in Mexican
Carpa
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theatrical plays. She was also known for movies, mainly acting in supporting comic roles. She was known as one of the most prominent Mexican actresses interpreting village women in the 20th century.
Biography
Early life
Lupe Inclán was born in 1895, in the family of María de Jesús Delgado and Miguel Inclán García, who both ran a travelling theater company. Her brother
Miguel Inclán
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Selected filmography
* ''Nobleza ranchera'' (193 ...
also became a renowned Mexican actor, known for his roles portraying villains.
In 1920, Lupe had two twin daughters, both of whom followed their mother's path and became theatrical actresses. Gloria Alicia, one of the daughters, later became the mother of
Rafael Inclán, another prominent Mexican actor, who won the
Ariel Award
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.
Theatrical Debut
Lupe Inclán officially debuted on 31 December 1919 with the play ''19–20''. Unfortunately, the play was controversial, since it depicted acts of the former president and the audience reacted poorly, resulting in the closure of the forum. After the failure of her debut, Inclán started working in companies and troupes of Carmen Martínez, the Tarazona brothers and de Julio Taboada, all well-known actors.
Film Debut
She made her movie debut in the early 1940s. Lupe mainly acted in supporting roles alongside comedians and great stars of the
Golden Age of Mexican cinema
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. Her more influential and major roles include:
* ''
The 9.15 Express'' (1941)
* ''
Father Morelos
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'' (1943)
* ''
María Candelaria'' (1944), by
Emilio "Indio" Fernández,
* ''Capullito de alhelí'' (1945)
* ''
Bodas trágicas'' (1946)
* ''
Allá en el Rancho Grande
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'' (1949)
* ''
El niño perdido
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'' (1947)
* ''
If I'm to Be Killed Tomorrow'' (1947)
* ''
Lola Casanova
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'' (1948)
* ''
Las tandas del principal'' (1949)
* ''
Soy charro de levita'' (1949)
* ''
La marca del zorrillo'' (1950)
* ''
Primero soy mexicano'' (1950)
* ''
Cuando los hijos odian'' (1950)
* ''
Red Rain'' (1950)
* ''
Between Your Love and Heaven
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'' (1950)
* ''
Get Your Sandwiches Here
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'' (1951)
* ''
Tenement House
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'' (1951)
* ''
El revoltoso'' (1951)
* ''
Las mujeres de mi general'' (1951)
* ''
El Niño y la niebla'' (1953)
* ''
Penjamo'' (1953)
* ''
Father Against Son
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'' (1955)
* ''
Los bandidos de Río Frío'' (1956)
* ''
Las aventuras de Pito Pérez'' (1957)
Awards
Ariel Awards
References
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1895 births
1956 deaths