Lila Downs
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.
Acting
Movie
Frida
as Tango Singer
2002
Movie
Deseo
as Lila Downs
2013
TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Emmys Segment
2003
Movie
Xico's Journey
as Nana Petra (voice)
2020
TV
The Oscars
as Self
1953
Movie
Made in Mexico
as Self
2012
Movie
River of Fundament
as Ranchera Singer
2014
Movie
River of Fundament
as Priest / REN Manager
2014
Movie
Fados
as Self
2007
Movie
Mariachi Gringo
as Sophia
2012
TV
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
as Self
2008
Movie
The Nightingale and the Night: Chavela Vargas sings Lorca.
as Herself
2015
Movie
The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo
as Frida Kahlo (voice)
2005
Movie
Crossing the Desert
as Cantante
2012
TV
La Más Draga
as Lila Downs
2018
Movie
Santana: Corazón Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It
as Self
2014
Movie
Lila Downs - Pecados y Milagros
as Lila Downs
2012
Movie
De Cómo Los Niños Pueden Volar
as Mamá
2008
TV
Latin Grammy Awards
as Self
2000
TV
Las Lunas del Auditorio
as Self
2002
Movie
¡Pedro Infante... Vive!
as Herself - Performer
2007
Movie
Lila Downs - Lotería Cantada
as Lila Downs
2007
Movie
Lila Downs - Desde Bellas Artes México
as Lila Downs
2022
Movie
Natalia Lafourcade - Mujer Divina (Homenaje A Agustín Lara)
as Lila Downs
2012
