Actors from Mexico

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Mexicans Actors of all time. This list of famous Mexicans Actors is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Mexicans Actors.

1. #1

   

   Salma Hayek

   b. 1966

   HPI 71.4788 langs

   Salma Hayek is most famous for her roles in films such as Desperado, From Dusk Till Dawn, Dogma, and Frida.

2. #2

   

   Laura Harring

   b. 1964

   HPI 62.8936 langs

   Laura Harring is most famous as a Mexican-American actress and former beauty pageant titleholder who became the first Latina to win Miss USA...Read moreShow less

   Laura Harring is most famous as a Mexican-American actress and former beauty pageant titleholder who became the first Latina to win Miss USA in 1985, but her enduring legacy comes from her breakthrough lead role as the mysterious, amnesiac Rita (also known as Camilla Rhodes) in David Lynch's acclaimed 2001 cult classic Mulholland Drive, opposite Naomi Watts—a performance that earned her an ALMA Award, comparisons to screen icons like Ava Gardner and Rita Hayworth, and helped cement the film's status as one of the greatest of the 21st century. She has appeared in numerous other films and TV shows, including The Punisher (2004) with John Travolta, John Q (2002) with Denzel Washington, Love in the Time of Cholera (2007) with Javier Bardem, and guest spots on series like The Shield, Gossip Girl, and General Hospital, while also having a brief marriage to Count Carl-Eduard von Bismarck-Schönhausen that made her a countess from 1987 to 1989. Surprisingly, at age 12, Harring survived a terrifying incident when she was accidentally shot in the head by stray gunfire from a drive-by shooting in a parking lot—the .45 bullet missed her brain by just one millimeter, leaving her with a head wound but no lasting brain damage.

3. #3

   

   Claudio Brook

   1927 - 1995

   HPI 58.4915 langs
4. #4

   

   Lupita Nyong'o

   b. 1983

   HPI 57.7570 langs
5. #5

   

   Damián Alcázar

   b. 1953

   HPI 57.6316 langs

   Damián Alcázar is most famous for his powerful performances in Mexican and international films, including "Amores Perros" and "The...Read moreShow less

   Damián Alcázar is most famous for his powerful performances in Mexican and international films, including "Amores Perros" and "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian." A lesser-known fact is that he has also pursued a career in Mexican politics, serving as a federal deputy in the Congress of the Union. His lasting legacy includes advancing social themes in cinema and contributing to public service, inspiring a new generation of Latin American actors.

6. #6

   

   Diana Bracho

   b. 1944

   HPI 57.5717 langs
7. #7

   

   Leticia Calderón

   b. 1968

   HPI 55.7726 langs
8. #8

   

   Irma Serrano

   1933 - 2023

   HPI 55.5319 langs
9. #9

   

   Eduardo Yáñez

   b. 1960

   HPI 53.6114 langs

   Eduardo Yáñez is a Mexican actor best known for his roles in telenovelas such as "Amor Real" and "Fuego en la Sangre." He has gained...Read moreShow less

   Eduardo Yáñez is a Mexican actor best known for his roles in telenovelas such as "Amor Real" and "Fuego en la Sangre." He has gained significant recognition in the Latin American entertainment industry for his performances and charismatic presence.

10. #10

    

    Arturo Peniche

    b. 1962

    HPI 51.6715 langs

    Arturo Peniche is a Mexican actor best known for his roles in telenovelas such as "Cadenas de Amargura" and "El Privilegio de Amar." He has...Read moreShow less

    Arturo Peniche is a Mexican actor best known for his roles in telenovelas such as "Cadenas de Amargura" and "El Privilegio de Amar." He has had a successful career in television and film, becoming a prominent figure in the Latin American entertainment industry.