







The Most Famous
Actors from Mexico
Trending Actors from Mexico This Week
The top 10 Actors from Mexico trending on Wikipedia in the past 7 days, with a quick note on what drove the spike.
- #1

Iñaki Godoy
b. 2003
Trending in English (#41) Wikipedia (26,601 views, on Mar 14).
- #2

Alejandro Speitzer
b. 1995
Trending in Spanish (#68) Wikipedia (2,290 views, on Mar 9).
- #3

Esmeralda Pimentel
b. 1989
Trending in Spanish (#103) Wikipedia (1,896 views, on Mar 12).
- #4

Laura Zapata
b. 1956
Trending in Spanish (#129) Wikipedia (1,491 views, on Mar 13).
- #5

Eduardo Santamarina
b. 1969
Trending in Spanish (#163) Wikipedia (1,366 views, on Mar 13).
- #6

Eugenio Derbez
b. 1961
Trending in Spanish (#180) Wikipedia (1,473 views, on Mar 9).
- #7

Carmen Salinas
1939 - 2021
Trending in Spanish (#248) Wikipedia (1,235 views, on Mar 9).
- #8

Irma Serrano
1933 - 2023
Trending in Spanish (#275) Wikipedia (1,086 views, on Mar 11).
- #9

Eiza González
b. 1990
Trending in English (#309) Wikipedia (9,713 views, on Mar 10).
Top 10 Actors
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

Anthony Quinn
1915 - 2001
HPI 79.2478 langsAnthony Quinn is most famous for his roles in the movies Zorba the Greek and Lawrence of Arabia.
- #2

Salma Hayek
b. 1966
HPI 71.4788 langsSalma Hayek is most famous for her roles in films such as Desperado, From Dusk Till Dawn, Dogma, and Frida.
- #3

Cantinflas
1911 - 1993
HPI 68.1550 langsCantinflas is most famous for starring in the film "El Presidente," which was the first Mexican movie to win an Academy Award.
- #4

Pedro Armendáriz
1912 - 1963
HPI 66.0640 langsPedro Armendáriz is most famous for his role as the Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa in the 1940 Hollywood film Viva Villa!
- #6

Damián Alcázar
b. 1953
HPI 57.6316 langsDamián 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.
- #8

Eduardo Yáñez
b. 1960
HPI 53.6114 langsEduardo 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.
- #9

Arturo Peniche
b. 1962
HPI 51.6715 langsArturo 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.
People by Birth Decade
Browse notable Mexicans Actors grouped by birth decade. Each decade shows the top 10 by HPI; expand to see everyone.
2000s(1)
1990s(15)
1980s(33)
1970s(44)
1960s(25)
1950s(12)
1940s(7)
1930s(7)
1910s(10)
1890s(2)
Overlapping Lives
Which Actors were alive at the same time? This visualization shows the lifespans of the 25 most globally memorable Actors since 1700.












































































