María Elena Velasco
Born: 1940-12-17
Birthplace: Puebla, Mexico
Biography
María Elena Velasco was a versatile Mexican artist, who stood out in different facets. She obtained recognized professional prestige as an actress, singer-songwriter, filmmaker, screenwriter and dancer. She was known artistically as “La India María”, the name of a character played by her who had achieved great success.
Known For
Huapango
Fear Doesn't Ride a Donkey
Tonta tonta, pero no tanto
Ni Chana Ni Juana
¡El que no corre... vuela!
Pobre, pero honrada
The Stork's Mistake
La madrecita
Ni de aquí, ni de allá
Los Endemoniados del Ring
Top Movie Credits
Huapango
Screenplay
Fear Doesn't Ride a Donkey
María Nicolasa Cruz
Tonta tonta, pero no tanto
María Nicolasa Cruz
Ni Chana Ni Juana
Writer
¡El que no corre... vuela!
Producer
Pobre, pero honrada
Maria
The Stork's Mistake
Director
La madrecita
Sor María Nicolasa
Ni de aquí, ni de allá
Director
Los Endemoniados del Ring
Cantante de fondo (uncredited)