Meche Barba was an American actress who is best known for Los años de Greta, Quinceañera, and Quiero vivir. Born on September 24, 1922, in New York City, New York, she passed away on January 14, 2000, in Mexico City, Mexico.
Personal and Family Life
Meche Barba was born as Mercedes Barba Feito to parents Antonio Barba Isanda and Victoria Feito Flores. Her father was a stage performer from Barcelona, Spain, while her mother hailed from Asturias, Spain. Her family background influenced her passion for acting from a young age.
Career
Throughout her career, Meche Barba appeared in several notable films and television shows, showcasing her talent in various roles. She gained recognition for her work in both dramatic and comedic genres, making significant contributions to the film industry during her active years.
Death and Legacy
Meche Barba died from pulmonary emphysema on January 14, 2000, in Mexico City. Her legacy is remembered through her impactful performances that left a lasting mark on the entertainment industry. She is celebrated for her roles that showcased her versatile acting skills and emotive portrayals.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Gran Casino | 1947-06-12 | Camelia |
| Cuando los hijos pecan | 1952-11-20 | Aurora López |
| Amor y venganza | 1991-10-06 | |
| Humo en los ojos | 1946-11-13 | María Ester |
| Amor de la calle | 1950-05-03 | Queta |
| Los años de Greta | 1992-08-07 | Gloria |
| Sota, caballo y rey | 1944-12-08 | |
| Cortesana | 1948-05-12 | |
| Dancing, salón de baile | 1952-02-05 | |
| El pecado de Laura | 1949-05-26 | Laura |
| Ambiciosa | 1953-02-26 | Estela Durán |
| Yo fui una callejera | 1952-09-30 | |
| Amor vendido | 1951-05-27 | |
| Casa de vecindad | 1951-02-08 | |
| As negro | 1954-11-11 | |
| ¡Acá las Tortas! | 1951-10-12 | María |
| Pasionaria | 1952-04-09 | |
| Cuando el alba llegue | 1950-03-24 | |
| Lola Casanova | 1949-05-25 | Lola Casanova |
| Negra consentida | 1949-03-05 | |
| Eterna agonía | 1949-06-22 | Margarita |
| Póker de ases | 1952-12-25 | |
| Músico, poeta y loco | 1948-05-08 | |
| Quiero vivir | 1953-01-28 | Mercedes Rios |
| La mujer desnuda | 1953-03-25 | Magda |
| Mi papá tuvo la culpa | 1953-06-17 | |
| Rosalinda | 1945-12-25 | |
| Una mujer con pasado | 1949-01-27 | |
| Venus de fuego | 1949-10-29 | |
| Cuando tú me quieras | 1951-12-19 | |
| Si fuera una cualquiera | 1950-05-31 | |
| Reportaje | 1953-11-13 | Woman accusing her servant |
| Lazos de fuego | 1948-01-01 | |
| La pobre señorita Limantour | 1987-03-23 | |
| María la del Barrio | 1995-08-14 | Guadalupe “Lupe” Linhares |
| María Mercedes | 1992-09-14 | Doña Chonita |
| Rosalinda | 1999-03-01 | Angustias |