Maria Elena Velasco
Maria Elena Velasco, also known as La India María, is Mexico's greatest comedienne and is best known for creating and portraying the character La India María, the most successful female movie character in Mexican cinema.
TV Actress
December 17, 1940
May 01, 2015
74
Maria Elena Velasco, widely recognized as “La India Maria,” was a renowned Mexican actress, comedian, and filmmaker. She rose to fame for her depiction of “La India Maria,” an indigenous woman character, in numerous films and the TV series Ay MarÃa Qué PunterÃa. Some of her most notable works include “Tonta, tonta, pero no tanto,” “El Miedo No Anda en Burro,” and “El Coyote Emplumado.” As a trailblazer for women in the Mexican entertainment industry, Velasco utilized her influence to champion social and environmental causes. She passed away in 2015 at the age of 74. An intriguing aspect of Maria Elena Velasco’s career is her status as Mexico’s most prominent comedienne, primarily due to her creation and portrayal of La India MarÃa, the most successful female movie character in Mexican cinema history.
