Rosenda Monteros facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rosenda Monteros
Monteros in The Magnificent Seven (1960)
Born	Rosa Méndez Leza (1935-08-31)31 August 1935 Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico
Died	29 December 2018(2018-12-29) (aged 83) Mexico City
Occupation	Actress
Spouse(s)	Julio Bracho ​ ​ (m. 1955; div. 1957)​

Rosa Méndez Leza (born August 31, 1935 – died December 29, 2018), known as Rosenda Monteros, was a talented actress from Mexico. She learned acting from a famous teacher named Seki Sano. Many people in the United States remember her best for playing Petra in the classic movie The Magnificent Seven. Rosenda Monteros had a very busy acting career, working in films both in Mexico and in the United States.

Who Was Rosenda Monteros?

Rosenda Monteros was born in Veracruz, Mexico. She grew up to become a well-known actress. She was famous for her strong performances in many movies. Her career showed how talented she was in acting.

Early Life and Training

Rosenda Monteros started her journey in acting by studying drama. She learned from Seki Sano, a respected teacher. This training helped her become the skilled actress she was. She worked hard to improve her craft.

A Career Across Borders

Rosenda Monteros acted in many films. She worked in both Mexican and American movies. This made her a familiar face to audiences in different countries. Her ability to act in various types of films made her very special.

Her Most Famous Roles

Rosenda Monteros is remembered for several important roles. These roles helped her become famous. She often played strong and memorable characters.

Monteros with Yul Brynner in The Magnificent Seven (1960)

Petra in The Magnificent Seven

One of her most famous roles was Petra in The Magnificent Seven. This movie came out in 1960. She acted alongside famous stars like Yul Brynner. Her role as Petra was very important to the story. It helped her become known to many American movie watchers.

Other Notable Films

Rosenda Monteros also appeared in other important movies. She acted in Nazarín (1959) and She (1965). These films showed her range as an actress. She played different kinds of characters in her career.

Monteros in 1965

Later Career and Legacy

Rosenda Monteros continued acting for many years. She worked in films and television shows. Her long career showed her dedication to acting. She left behind a great collection of work.

Acting in Television

Besides movies, Rosenda Monteros also acted in TV series. One of them was Valería in 1965. This allowed her to reach even more viewers. She was a versatile performer.

Her Impact on Film

Rosenda Monteros was an important figure in Mexican cinema. She also made a mark in Hollywood. Her work helped bridge the gap between these two film worlds. She is remembered as a talented and dedicated actress.

Images for kids

• Reto a la vida (1954).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in Reto a la vida (1954)

• Take Me in Your Arms (1954).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in Take Me in Your Arms (1954)

• The White Orchid (1954).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in The White Orchid (1954)

• María la Voz (1955).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in María la Voz (1955)

• A Woman's Devotion (1956).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in A Woman's Devotion (1956)

• Feliz año, amor mío (1957).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in Feliz año, amor mío (1957)

• El diario de mi madre (1958).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in El diario de mi madre (1958)

• Las tres pelonas (1958).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in Las tres pelonas (1958)

• Villa!! (1958).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in Villa!! (1958)

• La gran caída (1958).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in La gran caída (1958)

• Nazarín (1959).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in Nazarín (1959)

• Sábado negro (1959).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in Sábado negro (1959)

• La ciudad sagrada (1959).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in La ciudad sagrada (1959)

• El Esqueleto de la señora Morales (1960).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in El Esqueleto de la señora Morales (1960)

• Los cuervos (1961).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in Los cuervos (1961)

• Tiara Tahiti (1962).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in Tiara Tahiti (1962)

• The Mighty Jungle (1964).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in The Mighty Jungle (1964)

• Valeria (1965 telenovela).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in Valeria (1965)

• She (1965 film).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in She (1965)

• Ninette y un señor de Murcia (1965).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in Ninette y un señor de Murcia (1965)

• Savage Pampas (1966 film).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in Savage Pampas (1966)

• Eve (1968 film).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in Eve (1968)

• ¡Dame un poco de amooor...! (1968).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in ¡Dame un poco de amooor...! (1968)

• Un Extraño en la Casa (1968).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in Un Extraño en la Casa (1968)

• Coleccionista de cadáveres, El (1970).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in Coleccionista de cadáveres, El (1970)

• Los perros de Dios (1974).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in Los perros de Dios (1974)

• Rapiña (1975).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in Rapiña (1975)

• Las siete cucas (1981).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in Las siete cucas (1981)

• La casa de Bernarda Alba (1982).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in La casa de Bernarda Alba (1982)

• Sexo impostor (2005).jpg

  Rosenda Monteros in Sexo impostor (2005)

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In Spanish: Rosenda Monteros para niños