Who Are Those Singers & Musicians? ~ Rosenda Monteros

 

Rosa Méndez Leza was a Mexican actress and singer, born in Veracruz, on August 31, 1935. She had an extensive career performing in films and theater, beginning with studies at Estudio Escénico of Seki Sano, specializing in drama. Her film debut was the role of María in the 1954 film "Reto a la vida," in which she was uncredited. It wasn't until her next film, "Llévame en tus brazos," of the same year, that Monteros was formally credited, marking her first role as a recognized actress.

Outside of Mexico, her international works were filmed in countries such as the United States, UK, and Spain with films like "The White Orchid" (1954), "The Magnificent Seven" (1960) "Tiara Tahiti" (1962), "She" (1965), "Eva en la selva" (1968), and "Los cuervos" (1961).

With all of this, she positioned herself as one of Mexico's best international actresses and obtained stardom even though she had few starring roles. She spent her last years on television with productions such as "Cuando los hijos se van" (1983), "El amor no es como lo pintan" (2000), and "Lo que callamos las mujeres" on the episode "La jefa" (2005).

In 1990 Rosinda Monteros was honored by the Mexican Society of Theater Critics for performing in 263 plays. She died in Mexico City, on December 29, 2018.

After she left cinema and TV, she enrolled as part of the Compañía Nacional de Teatro de México (National Theater Company of Mexico) from 2008 to 2013, when she received emeritus status. She married Julio Bracho in 1955, and they divorced in 1957.

Rosenda died in Mexico City at the age of 83 on December 29, 2018.

Monteros starred along with Alain Emery in the French television western series ‘Les indiens’ (The Indians) where she sang the main theme song along with Emery.

MONTEROS, Rosenda (aka Rosa Mendez, Rosenda Montero) (Rosa Méndez Leza) [8/31/1935, Veracruz, Mexico – 12/29/2018, Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico    ] – singer, film, TV actress, married to director, screenwriter Julio Bracho [1909-1978] (1955-1957).

The Indians (TV) – 1965 [sings: “Les Indiens” (co)]