Lila Downs
ActingAlso Known As
Ana Lila Downs Sánchez
Biography
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.
Movies
(39 total)
Frida
as Tango Singer
Deseo
as Lila Downs
Xico's Journey
as Nana Petra (voice)
Made in Mexico
as Self
River of Fundament
as Ranchera Singer
River of Fundament
as Priest / REN Manager
Fados
as Self
Mariachi Gringo
as Sophia
Crossing the Desert
as Cantante
The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo
as Frida Kahlo (voice)
Lila Downs - Pecados y Milagros
as Lila Downs
¡Pedro Infante... Vive!
as Herself - Performer
Lila Downs - Lotería Cantada
as Lila Downs
Lila Downs - Desde Bellas Artes México
as Lila Downs
Así sembramos nuestra agua
as Narrador
TV Shows
(12 total)
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Emmys Segment
The Oscars
as Self
La Más Draga
as Lila Downs
Latin Grammy Awards
as Self
La hora musa
as Self
Léemelo
as Self