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September 21, 2019
1940 - 2015 (Age 74)
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican actress and comedian Maria Elena Velasco, best known for her character "The Indian Maria," has died at age 74.
The Mexican film institute announced through its Twitter account that Velasco, also a screenwriter and director, died Friday, but did not specify the cause.
Velasco's "La India Maria," which exaggerated stereotypes about Mexico's indigenous people, became one of the most recognizable characters in Mexican film, dressed in colorful blouses and full skirts with her hair in braids.
"La India Maria," often accompanied by her faithful donkey "Filemon," sometimes illustrated the journey from her native village to the big city and the inevitable comic situations that followed.
Velasco started her career performing on stages in Mexico City. Her popularity eventually carried her to film fame and a long run on television.
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God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the Family's...My heartfelt sympathy...
September 21, 2019
Loved her as a comedian
Ana Colon
June 15, 2019 | Hazelton, PA | Friend
Honestly she was one great actress! Love her a lot she was amazing! Her movies made me laugh a lot! May Maria Velasco rest in peace! Arriva La India Maria! ❤
Sergio Flores Legazpi
December 17, 2018 | Sylmar, CA
Remembered By
Chai Sanchez
October 14, 2018 | Garden Grove, CA
Valenda Newell
December 04, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN
R.I.P Maria Elena , We loved your beautiful talent
Jean Rodriguez
July 01, 2015 | Tyler, TX
Lo siento por su pérdida. Por favor, encontrar consuelo en las palabras registradas en Apocalipsis 21:4 .
Lydia
June 03, 2015 | NC
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I pray the God of all comfort can help your family during this time of sorrow.
June 03, 2015
Maria Elena was unique and was indeed one of my favorites comedian actresses when I was growing up. I believe I watched each one of her talented and funny movies back in the time. I loved how she named her donkey "Filemon". At this point I would like to join others in expressing my sincere condolences for the loss of such a great woman. To her family may our Heavenly Father heal their broken heart and be a source of strength and comfort in their journey of moving forward - For He is...
LLP
May 31, 2015 | PUERTO RICO