Acting
Emma Roldán
ES, EN, AB, XX cinema · 174 credits
Born
3 February 1893
Died
29 August 1978 (aged 85)
Birthplace
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Also known as Ema Roldan · Emma Roldan · María Blasa Emma Roldán Reyna
Emma Roldán (February 3, 1893 – August 29, 1978) was a Mexican character actress and costume designer. She is remembered as the sharp-tongued, domineering matron of Mexican cinema, and was nominated three times for a Silver Ariel Award.
Known for
Filmography
Deceitful Appearances
as Anciana del Asilo
Ratero
Actor
Free Love
as Viejita
The Place Without Limits
as Ludovinia
Naufragio
as Raquelito
Matinée
as Vecina
The Passion of Berenice
as Josefina
Castle of Purity
as Clerk
Fear Doesn't Ride a Donkey
as Doña Paz
Magdalena’s True Vocation
as Vendedora de lotería
La Hermanita Dinamita
as Anciana esposa de borracho
Memories of the Future
as Gregoria
Si quiero
as Juan's Mother
La vida de Pedro Infante
as Doña Remedios
Despedida de soltera
as Sirvienta
She-Wolves of the Ring
as Loreta's Mother
Guadalajara en verano
as Lucretia
Un hombre peligroso
as Criada
El revólver sangriento
as tía de Rosa
Ruletero a toda marcha
1964
Ruletero a toda marcha
as Mamá de Bárbara
Museum Of Horror
as Doña Leonor
El rey del tomate
as Tía Milagros
El mariachi canta
as Doña Mela
Entrega Inmediata
as Doña Angustias
Servicio secreto
1962
Servicio secreto
as Sra. Robles
La edad de la inocencia
as La pitocha
La barranca sangrienta
as Chole (as Ema Roldan)
Simitrio
as Catalina
The Crying Woman
as Maria
¡Yo sabia demasiado!
as Doña Delfina
La estrella vacía
as Emilia González, partera
Our Daily Hunger
as (uncredited)
La Cucaracha
as Comadrona
Beyond All Limits
as Carmela
El vestido de novia
as Doña Matilde
Thirst for Love
as Abuela
The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy
as Maria, the housekeeper
Los tres vivales
as Doña Delia
Sueños de oro
as Criada mayor
La mafia del crimen
as Juana
The Aztec Mummy
as Criada
Pobres millonarios
as Juanita
Basket of Mexican Tales
as Doña Laura
Los hijos de Rancho Grande
as Doña Ángela
Forbidden Kisses
as Nana
The Third Word
as Antonia
El seductor
as Nana
Watch Out for Love
as Chona
La infame
as Leonor
Tailored gentleman
as Doña Pelos
The Abduction
as Esposa de Constancio (uncredited)
El mil amores
as Gertrudis
El gran mentiroso
as Doña Catalina
Los hijos de María Morales
as Doña María Morales
Por qué peca la mujer
as Doña Mati
El tigre enmascarado
as Doña Loreto
Cárcel de mujeres
as Petrona
Monte de piedad
as Doña Rosaura
Especialista en señoras
as Tía Fe Ita
One Way Street
as Catalina
Vino el remolino y nos alevantó
as La generala
Prisión de sueños
as Concha
Se la llevó el Remington
as Adivinadora
Mujer
Actor
El ahijado de la muerte
as La muerte
La reina del trópico
as Doña Gumersinda
Sol y sombra
as Ramona
El museo del crimen
as Enfermera
Flor de durazno
as Candela
Vertigo
Actor
Woman Without a Soul
as Sra. Camparelli
La fuga
as Sra. Galindo
A Letter of Love
as Nana Lupe
Romeo y Julieta
as Lady Capulet
Los miserables
as Madame Thenardier
Santa
as Pepa
Tentación
as Doña Idolina
La gallina clueca
as Rosarito
¡Que viene mi marido!
as Doña Tomasa
Madre a la fuerza
as Imelda
The Underdogs
as Mamá de Camila
Miente y serás feliz
as Doña Margarita
La casa del ogro
as La portera (Librada)
Una luz en mi camino
as Sra. Domínguez
Los millones de Chaflán
as Remedios
Ojos tapatios
as Chefa
¡Esos hombres!
as Doña María
Allá en el Rancho Grande
as Ángela
Monja, casada, virgen y mártir
as Doña Sol
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
as Madre abadesa, Costume Design
El compadre Mendoza
as María
Two Monks
as Gertrudis
Juarez and Maximilian
Costume Design
Prisoner 13
as Margarita Ramos
Shadow of Pancho Villa
as La curandera
Over the Waves
as Mamá de Margarita
María
as Efraín's Mother, Costume Design