Martha Higareda
Known for
Born in Villahermosa, Tabasco in 1983, Martha Higareda broke through as a teenager in the Mexican romance Amar te duele (2002), which turned her into one of the defining faces of her generation. She continued with Niñas mal (2007), which she also co-wrote, and the ensemble comedy No sé si cortarme las venas o dejármelas largas (2013). In English-language work she led Altered Carbon (2018) on Netflix as Kristin Ortega. She is a bilingual leading actress who has consistently produced her own vehicles.
Martha Higareda
34 Movies
6 Series
Born in Villahermosa, Tabasco in 1983, Martha Higareda broke through as a teenager in the Mexican romance Amar te duele (2002), which turned her into one of the defining faces of her generation. She continued with Niñas mal (2007), which she also co-wrote, and the ensemble comedy No sé si cortarme las venas o dejármelas largas (2013). In English-language work she led Altered Carbon (2018) on Netflix as Kristin Ortega. She is a bilingual leading actress who has consistently produced her own vehicles.
Movies
Plays Grace Garcia
Street Kings
2008
Plays Lupe
McFarland, USA
2015
Plays Ariella Martinez
Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball
2010
Producer
Plays Miss Lucy
No manches, Frida
2016
Plays Gloria
7 Days
2005
Plays Renata
Love Hurts
2002
Plays Xochitl (voice)
The Legend of the Nahuala
2007
Plays Isa Luz
Hello Herman
2012
Producer
Plays Miss Lucy
No manches, Frida 2: paraíso destruido
2019
Plays Adela León
Charm School
2007
Plays Valeria
Borderland
2007
Plays Ana
You Live for Me
2017
Plays Amparo
Carlos
2010
Producer
Plays Carolina
Follow
2025
Writer
Plays Paty Fénix
Queens on the Run
2023
Writer
Plays Mia
Tod@s Caen
2019
Plays Zeidy
Go for Sisters
2013
Plays Camila
All Inclusive
2008
Plays Abril
DeadTectives
2019
Plays Celia
Casa de los Babys
2003
Plays María (Segment "María en el Elevador")
Sex, Love, and Other Perversions
2006
Plays Cristina
On the Edge
2006
Plays La Zafiro (voice)
Martians vs Mexicans
2018
Plays Mitzy
Malaventura
2015
Writer
Plays Laura
Te Presento a Laura
2010
Plays Erendira
To the Other Side
2005
Writer
Plays Mariana
3 Idiotas
2017
Plays Elisa
Beyond the Sky
2007
Writer
Plays Ana
Get Married If You Can
2014
Plays Claudia Gómez
The Wind of Fear
2007
Plays Lilia
Mariachi Gringo
2012
Producer
Plays Flor
The Last One and then We Go
2015
Plays Monica
Sin Memoria
2010
Latest Trailers
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DeadTectives
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Follow
Carolina
2025
Film
Queens on the Run
Paty Fénix
2023
Film
Monarch
Catt Phoenix · 1 episode
2022
TV
DeadTectives
Abril
2019
Film
Tod@s Caen
Mia
2019
Film
No manches, Frida 2: paraíso destruido
Miss Lucy
2019
Film
Martians vs Mexicans
La Zafiro (voice)
2018
Film
Altered Carbon
Kristin Ortega · 11 episodes
2018–
TV
Steven Universe
Topaz (voice) · 1 episode
2017
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Martha Higareda and where are they from?
Martha Higareda is 42 years old, born on August 24, 1983 in Villa Hermosa, Tabasco, Mexico.
What are the most famous roles of Martha Higareda?
Martha Higareda is best known for roles in Street Kings, No manches, Frida, No manches, Frida 2: paraíso destruido.
How many movies has Martha Higareda been in?
Over a 24-year career (since 2002), Martha Higareda has appeared in 34 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Martha Higareda's first movie?
The career of Martha Higareda began with Love Hurts (2002).
What is Martha Higareda's most recent movie or series?
Martha Higareda's most recent release is Encounters Without Borders, which premiered on June 8, 2026.
What TV shows has Martha Higareda appeared in?
On television, Martha Higareda has appeared in Altered Carbon, Hawaii Five-0, CSI: Miami, Steven Universe.
Martha Higareda
1983-08-24 · Villa Hermosa, Tabasco, Mexico
Martha Elba Guadalupe Higareda Cervantes (Spanish pronunciation: (born August 24, 1983) is a Mexican actress, producer and screenwriter.