Lilia Prado
Biography
Lilia Prado (March 30, 1928 – May 22, 2006) was a Mexican actress and dancer. After winning a beauty contest she started working in the Mexican cinematographic industry, first as an extra, and later on in leading roles. She starred in over 100 films, being directed by Luis Buñuel in Subida al cielo (Ascent to Heaven), Abismos de pasión (Wuthering Heights), and La ilusión viaja en tranvía (Illusion Travels by Streetcar). In many films she shared scenes with Pedro Infante. She and Silvia Pinal were the only actresses who worked with Buñuel in three films.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Castaway on the Street of Providence
as Self
1971
Wuthering Heights
as Isabel
1954
Illusion Travels by Streetcar
as Lupita
1954
Mexican Bus Ride
as Raquel
1952
The Useless Life of Pito Pérez
1970
Mi nombre es Sergio, soy alcohólico
as Madre de Claudia
1981
My General's Wives
as Lupe
1951
Traigo mi 45
as María Elena Ruiz
1952
El fuego de mi ahijada
1979
Dos Maridos baratos
1960
A Media Luz Los Tres
1958
Una gallega en México
1949
The Hawks
as Rosaura
1956
Two Kinds of Schemes
as Tecla
1989
Little Town
as Margarita
1962
Cuanto vale tu hijo
1962
Dueña y señora
1948
Tongolele Has Been Killed
as Clarita
1948
Asesinos de la lucha libre
1962
El medio pelo
as Lulú
1972
