(1939 or 1940 - )
born in Sonora, Isela Vega worked as a model and singer before turning to acting. She had small roles in some films as early as 1962, but became very popular as a sex symbol in the late 1960s. In addition to her Mexican films, TV shows, and stage appearances, Vega has also worked in a number of foreign productions. She has also written, directed, and produced films. Vega won the Best Actress Ariel for La viuda negra, and received nominations for Las reglas del juego, and Tráiganme la cabeza de Alfredo García. She has a son whose father is Alberto Vázquez, and a daughter (Shaula, an actress) whose father is Jorge Luke.
Biographical Dictionary of Mexican Film Performers. EdwART. 2012.