Lila Downs
Acting
Ana Lila Downs Sánchez, best known as Lila Downs (born September 9, 1968), is an American–Mexican singer-songwriter and actress. She performs her own compositions as well as tapping into Mexican traditional and popular music. She also incorporates indigenous Mexican influences and has recorded songs in many indigenous languages such as Mixtec, Zapotec, Mayan, Nahuatl and Purépecha. Born and raised in Oaxaca, she primarily studied at the Institute of Arts by Oaxaca and briefly attended University of Minnesota, before withdrawing to focus on her musical career. She soon began performing in the traditional music scene of Oaxaca City.
Known for
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Santuarios del Infinito
2023
Narrator (voice)
tvLéemelo
2022
Self
movieLatin Grammy Celebrates: Them and Their Music
2021
Self - Performer
movieXico's Journey
2020
Nana Petra (voice)
movieCanto a La Memoria
2020
Lila Downs
movieThe Song of Fried Chile
2019
Lila Downs
tvLa Más Draga
2018
Lila Downs
movieLila Downs - Balas y Chocolate
2015
Lila Downs
movieMatria
2014
Herself
movieRiver of Fundament
2014
Ranchera Singer / Priest / REN Manager
movieDeseo
2013
Lila Downs
movieMariachi Gringo
2012
Sophia
movieLila Downs - Pecados y Milagros
2012
Lila Downs
movieCrossing the Desert
2012
Cantante
movieFados
2007
Self
movieLila Downs - Lotería Cantada
2007
Lila Downs
movie¡Pedro Infante... Vive!
2007
Herself - Performer
movieThe Life and Times of Frida Kahlo
2005
Frida Kahlo (voice)
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self - Emmys Segment
movieFuego
2003
Woman
movieFrida
2002
Tango Singer
movieCorazón Oaxaqueño
2000
Lila Downs
tvThe Oscars
1953
Self
