Elpidia Carrillo
Actress

Elpidia Carrillo Net Worth

She has also written and directed several short films. She has been nominated for several awards, including an ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film for her role in Nine Lives.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress, Director, Writer
Birth Day August 16, 1961
Birth Place  Paracuaro, Michoacan, Mexico, Mexico
Age 62 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Virgo
Years active 1977–2010, 2013–present

💰 Net worth: $1.7 Million (2024)

Elpidia Carrillo, a renowned actress, director, and writer hailing from Mexico, has garnered incredible success throughout her career. With an impressive net worth of $1.7 million, estimated for the year 2024, Carrillo has secured a prominent position in the entertainment industry. Known for her remarkable talent and versatility, she has portrayed captivating characters on screen, leaving a lasting impact on audiences. Her skills extend beyond acting, as she has also contributed as a director and writer, showcasing her multidimensional capabilities. Elpidia Carrillo's journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring artists, and her continued excellence promises exciting prospects in the future.

Biography/Timeline

1925

With awards and critical recognition all by the age of 25, Carrillo then accepted what would be one of the most recognizable and commercially successful roles of her career as the female lead and only Actress appearing in the iconic 20th Century Fox action film Predator opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Shane Black, and Jesse Ventura. Her character of Anna is also the only character to recur in more than a single film during the Predator franchise as she would also briefly appear in Predator 2.

1997

Johnny Depp cast her as the female lead of his only directorial effort, the controversial The Brave, which he also starred in along with Marlon Brando. Despite the highly acclaimed cast and Palme d'Or nomination at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival, the dark subject and mixed reception resulted in the film only receiving an international theatrical release.

2000

Despite the critical recognition and various nominations throughout her career, Carrillo's first US acting award win was for her performance as Rosa in the drama Bread and Roses, which was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival. Carrillo would go on to win the 2002 ALMA Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, but in an improbable twist, she tied with Elizabeth Peña for the award. During the telecast, both women came to the podium together and shared time in giving their acceptance speeches.

2006

Later Carrillo would win the same award four years later, this time as sole recipient of the 2006 ALMA Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her performance as Sandra in Nine Lives written and directed by Rodrigo García. This was soon followed by a co-starring role in the commercially successful film Seven Pounds which starred Will Smith and went on to earn $165M at the box office.

2009

Rodrigo García would then once again cast Carrillo, this time to co-star in the ensemble drama Mother and Child, this time sharing the screen and not the podium with Elizabeth Peña as well as Annette Bening, with whom she shares the majority of her scenes. The ensemble film also featured her former My Family co-star Jimmy Smits and actors [Naomi Watts], [Kerry Washington], and [Samuel L. Jackson]. The film premiered at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival and Sundance Film Festival.

2014

Active in social justice issues, Carrillo staged a number of public demonstrations protesting the massacre of 43 innocent students in Ayozinapa, Mexico in 2014. She also plays an active role in teaching young actors and filmmakers, including lecturing in her native Mexico and worldwide.

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