Cecilia Leger

Cecilia Leger

Deceased · Born: Dec 19, 1899 · Died: Jun 15, 1982

Personal Details

BornDec 19, 1899 Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Spouse
  • Salvador Augusto Zubieta

    ( Dec 16, 1926 to May 13, 2025 )
  • Manuel Arvide

    ( Oct 20, 1918 to May 13, 2025 )
  • Luis Egea Alaves

    ( May 13, 2025 to Jun 15, 1982 )

Biography

Cecilia Leger, a celebrated and accomplished Mexican actress, burst into this world on December 19, 1899, in the bustling metropolis of Mexico City, a cosmopolitan urban center and the capital of the Distrito Federal, a federal entity that not only serves as the country's seat of government but also plays a crucial role in the nation's political, economic, and cultural landscape.

Cecilia Leger's remarkable journey as a talented actress has been marked by a diverse range of captivating on-screen appearances, with her most notable roles including the critically acclaimed cult classic "El Topo", released in 1970, the poignant and emotionally charged drama "Nos veremos en el cielo", which premiered in 1956, and the gripping and suspenseful thriller "La marca de Satanás", which was first showcased in 1957.

Cecilia Leger's personal life was a tapestry woven from the threads of three significant relationships, each one a chapter in the narrative of her heart. The first chapter, marked by the union of her hand and that of Salvador Augusto Zubieta, was a testament to the power of love and the human desire for connection. The second chapter, a marriage to Manuel Arvide, was a celebration of commitment and the promise of a lifelong bond. And the final chapter, her union with Luis Egea Alaves, was a poignant reminder of the enduring power of companionship and the human need for emotional intimacy.

Cecilia Leger's mortal coil was tragically unwound on the fifteenth day of June in the year nineteen hundred and eighty-two, in the very city where her life's journey first commenced, Mexico City, the capital of Mexico's Distrito Federal, a metropolis nestled in the heart of the country.

Career

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1974
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia as Party Guest (uncredited)
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1973
The Castle of Purity
The Castle of Purity as María Luisa
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1970
El Topo
El Topo as Señora 4
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1966
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1964
El padrecito
El padrecito as Mujer de Pueblo
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1953
The Brute
The Brute as Vecina (uncredited)
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1952
Mexican Bus Ride
Mexican Bus Ride as Doña Clara (uncredited)
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1951
El siete machos
El siete machos as Invitada a fiesta (uncredited)
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1948
Ustedes, los ricos
Ustedes, los ricos as Mujer en club (uncredited)
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1947
Los tres García
Los tres García as Invitada a fiesta (uncredited)