Rita Cortese
Aug 5, 1949 (76)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
23 Movies
13 Series
Rita Cortese has spent over 42 years in front of the camera, with more than 36 film and TV credits. her Cook (segment "Las ratas") in 'Wild Tales' ranks among the most remembered of her filmography. Drama has been her most frequent territory.
76Age
23Movies
13Series
Rita Cortese
23 Movies
13 Series
Rita Cortese has spent over 42 years in front of the camera, with more than 36 film and TV credits. her Cook (segment "Las ratas") in 'Wild Tales' ranks among the most remembered of her filmography. Drama has been her most frequent territory.
76
Age
23
Movies
13
Series
Movies
Heroic Losers
2019
Wild Tales
2014
Blondi
2023
Los Marziano
2011
Widows
2011
Apariencias
2000
Most People Die on Sundays
2024
The Substitute
2022
Samy and Me
2002
Shadow of the Cat
2021
An Argentinian Crime
2022
Alma mía
1999
Cenizas del paraíso
1997
The Siamese Bond
2021
El sueño de los héroes
1997
Monobloc
2005
Bruja
2019
Inheritance
2002
Brother and Sister
2010
Cohen vs. Rosi
1998
Do You Swim?
2002
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The Substitute
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So Far, So Good
Lea · 8 episodes
2026
TV
In the Mud
Cecilia Moranzón · 8 episodes
2025
TV
The Best Heart Attack of My Life
Roberta · 6 episodes
2025
TV
Most People Die on Sundays
Dora
2024
Film
Blondi
Pepa
2023
Film
The Substitute
Amalia
2022
Film
An Argentinian Crime
Gobbi
2022
Film
Maradona, Blessed Dream
Doña Tota · 10 episodes
2021
TV
Shadow of the Cat
Ana
2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rita Cortese and where are they from?
Rita Cortese is 76 years old, born on August 5, 1949 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
What are the most famous roles of Rita Cortese?
Rita Cortese is best known for roles in Wild Tales, Heroic Losers, Bruja.
How many movies has Rita Cortese been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Rita Cortese has appeared in 23 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Rita Cortese's first movie?
The career of Rita Cortese began with Murder in The Senate (1984).
What is Rita Cortese's most recent movie or series?
Rita Cortese's most recent release is So Far, So Good, which premiered on April 23, 2026.
What TV shows has Rita Cortese appeared in?
On television, Rita Cortese has appeared in Maradona, Blessed Dream, In the Mud, Esperanza mía, The Man of Your Dreams.
Rita Cortese
1949-08-05 · Buenos Aires, Argentina
Adela Rita Cortese (born August 5, 1949, in Buenos Aires) is a renowned Argentine actress and singer.
Her career spans across films, series, and telenovelas, earning her three Martín Fierro Awards as well as a Silver Condor Award.
In 1967, she began studying Philosophy and Letters but dropped out a year later. In 1974, she entered the theater school directed by Néstor Raimondi, although, according to her own statements, she started her professional career in 1972 at the Teatro Latino in San Telmo.
As a film actress, she worked in La nube, and in 2003, she received the Silver Condor Award for Best Actress for Herencia. As a television actress, she received a Martín Fierro Award in 2002 for her performance in the telenovela El sodero de mi vida and another in 2008 for her special appearance in the sitcom Lalola. That same year, she released her first album titled El amor, ese loco berretín, in which she performs various tango ballads; the album won her the Carlos Gardel Award for Best New Tango Artist in 2009. In 2014, she was one of the stars of the hit film Relatos salvajes (Wild Tales), which was nominated for the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival and for an Oscar.