Maria Conchita Alonso Biography (1957-)

Full name, Maria Concepcion Alonso Bustillo; born June 29, 1957, in Cienfuegos, Cuba; immigrated to Venezuela, 1962; immigrated to the United States, 1982; daughter of Ricardo Alonso and Conchita Bustillo. Addresses: Agent:United Talent Agency, 9560 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 500, Beverly Hills, CA 90212;David Shapira & Associates, 15821 Ventura Blvd., #235, Encino, CA 91436.; Publicist: Guttman Associates PR, 118 South Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA90212.; Contact: 9455 Eden Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Nationality
Cuban
Gender
Female
Occupation
Actress, singer
Birth Details
June 29, 1957
Cienfuegos, Cuba

Famous Works

  • CREDITS
  • Film Appearances
  • Solon, 1979
  • Lucia Lombardo, Moscow on the Hudson, Columbia, 1984
  • Silver, Fear City (also known as Border and Ripper),Chevy Chase, 1985
  • Claudia Pazzo, A Fine Mess (also known as Blake Edwards' A FineMess), Columbia, 1986
  • Denise DeLeon, Touch and Go, TriStar, 1986
  • Sarita Cisneros, Extreme Prejudice, TriStar, 1987
  • Amber Mendez, The Running Man, TriStar, 1987
  • Louisa Gomez, Colors, Orion, 1988
  • Con el corazon en la mano, 1988
  • Alva Restrepo, Vampire's Kiss (also known as Vampire Kiss),Hemdale, 1989
  • Leona Cantrell, Predator 2, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1990
  • Christina, McBain, Shapiro/Glickenhaus Entertainment, 1991
  • Chata, Roosters, Astra Cinema, 1993
  • Transito, The House of Spirits (also known as Aandernes hus, A casa dos espiritos, and Das Geisterhaus), Miramax, 1994
  • Betty, Caught (also known as Atrapados), Sony Pictures Classics, 1996
  • Charley, Catherine's Grove, Catherine's Grove, 1997
  • Miranda Vega, Shout Out (also known as El grito en el cielo), 1998
  • Carmen Alvarado, Knockout, DMG Entertainment, 1998
  • Nancy Drake, Expose, AMCO Entertainment, 1998
  • Theresa Rochetti, For Which He Stands, 1998
  • Countess de Chinchon, Volaverunt, 1999
  • Lola, Dillinger in Paradise, 1999
  • Adriana, Blind Heat, Argentina Home Video, 2000
  • Rachel, The Code Conspiracy, Showcase, 2001
  • Lupe Velez, Babylon Revisited, Babylon, 2001
  • Mrs. Jones, Heart of America, 2002
  • Maria, Papi Chulo (also known as Chasing Papi), Twentieth Century-Fox, 2003
  • Television Appearances
  • Movies
  • Caterina Ammirati, Blood Ties (also known as Il cugino americano), Showtime, 1986
  • Claudia, Cuerpos clandestinos, 1991
  • Carmen, Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story (also known as Life on the High Wire), HBO, 1992
  • Cindy Evans, "MacShayne: Final Roll of the Dice" (also known as "MacShayne's Big Score"), NBC Friday Night Mystery, NBC, 1994
  • Marta Caldwell, Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus Number 17, ABC, 1996
  • Eva Ramirez, Acts of Betrayal, HBO, 1997
  • Toni Diaz, My Husband's Secret Life, USA Network, 1998
  • Annette, Blackheart, Cinemax, 1999
  • Vice President Valdez, Chain of Command, HBO, 2000
  • Gloria, A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle, CBS, 2000
  • Maria Katarina Caldone, Best Actress, E! Entertainment Television,2000
  • Helen Ramirez, High Noon, TBS, 2000
  • Minerva Rojas, The Princess and the Barrio Boy (also known as She's in Love), Showtime, 2000
  • Nancy Drake, Footsteps, Showtime, 2000
  • Episodic
  • Sesame Street, 1980
  • Fantasy Island, 1982
  • (As Maria Conchita) Marie Elena, "Forget Me Not," Knight Rider, NBC, 1982
  • Late Night with David Letterman, 1986, 1987, and 1989
  • Un, dos, tres ... responda otra vez, 1992
  • Emma Scull, "Colonel of Truth," Chicago Hope, CBS, 1996
  • Sofia, "La limpia (The Cleansing)," Women: Stories of Passion, Showtime, 1996
  • Marti, "Father John," Gun, ABC, 1997
  • FBI Agent Elena Serrano, "Quicksilver," F/X: The Series, syndicated, 1997
  • FBI Agent Elena Serrano, "Deep Cover," F/X: The Series, syndicated, 1997
  • Emma Scull, "Love on the Rocks," Chicago Hope, CBS, 1997
  • Marie Alexander, "Vaccine," The Outer Limits, Showtime and syndicated, 1998
  • Maria de la Concepcion Bustilla Garcia del Amo Sheffield, "Immaculate Conception," The Nanny, CBS, 1998
  • Dr. Sandra Pena, "Hearts," Touched by an Angel, CBS, 1999
  • Kat Lopez, "Expose," Twice in a Lifetime, PAX and CTV, 2000
  • Julia Hernanadez, "Hands of Stone," Resurrection Blvd., Showtime,2000
  • Julia Hernanadez, "Do Not Move," Resurrection Blvd., Showtime, 2000
  • "The Morality Test," The Test, FX Network, 2001
  • Julia Hernanadez, "The Visit," Resurrection Blvd., Showtime, 2000
  • Claudine Barros, "A Life of Its Own," Robbery Homicide Division, CBS, 2002
  • Also appeared as voice of Troubles, "Troubles the Cat," Big Bag, Cartoon Network; voice of Malinal, "The Shoemaker and the Elves," Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child; in Storytime, PBS; Amantes de Luna Llena.
  • Specials
  • Host, Viva Miami! (also known as Night of the Super Sounds), CBS, 1989
  • Big Bird's Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake, PBS, 1991
  • An American Reunion: New Beginnings, Renewed Hope (also known as An American Reunion: The People's Inaugural Celebration), HBO, 1993
  • The Winans' Real Meaning of Christmas, syndicated, 1993
  • "Concert of the Americas," Kennedy Center Presents, PBS, 1994
  • Narrator, Strong Medicine, PBS, 1995
  • Host, "A1A," Great Drives, PBS, 1996
  • A Capitol Fourth, PBS, 1997
  • Latino Laugh Festival, pay-per-view, 1997
  • Judge, The 47th Miss Universe Pageant, CBS, 1998
  • Second Annual Latino Laugh Festival, Showtime, 1998
  • Hostess, Al dia con Maria Conchita, Telemundo, 1998
  • Series
  • Title role, Marielena, 1981
  • Title role, Luz Marina, 1981
  • El esposo de Anais, 1981
  • Angelito, 1981
  • Title role, Claudia, 1982
  • Maria Conchita Navarro, One of the Boys, NBC, 1989
  • Host, Picante, [Mexico], 1992
  • Title role, Alejandra, 1994
  • Host, El ritmo de la noche, [Spain], 1994
  • Walking After Midnight, 1999
  • Amantes de Luna Llena, 2000
  • Awards Presentations
  • The 33rd Annual Grammy Awards, 1991
  • The 4th Annual Desi Awards, 1992
  • Host, The 20th International Emmy Awards, PBS, 1992
  • The Vida Awards, NBC, 1995
  • Presenter, The 49th Annual Tony Awards, CBS, 1995
  • The 1999 ALMA Awards, ABC, 1999
  • 6th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, syndicated, 2000
  • Presenter, 14th Annual Genesis Awards, Animal Planet, 2000
  • Presenter, 2001 ALMA Awards, ABC, 2001
  • Miniseries
  • Lucha Lopez Garza, Texas (also known as James A. Michener's "Texas"), ABC, 1995
  • Kingpin, NBC, 2002
  • Appeared in An American Cousin.
  • Television Work
  • Producer
  • Picante (series), [Mexico], 1992
  • Al dia con Maria Conchita (special), Telemundo, 1998
  • Stage Appearances
  • Aurora/Spider Woman, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Broadhurst Theatre,New York City, 1995
  • The Vagina Monologues, Canon Theatre, Beverly Hills, CA, 2001, then Miami, FL, 2002, later Campbell Hall, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2002
  • Puchi Fajardo, Antidivas, Casa del Artista, Caracas, Venezuela, 2001
  • Ynes, Oscar and Felix: A New Look at the Odd Couple, Geffen Playhouse, Los Angeles, 2002
  • RECORDINGS
  • Albums
  • Hazme sentir, Philips, 1973
  • Maria Conchita, A&M International, 1984
  • O ella o yo, A&M International, 1985
  • En vivo--Mexico, CEMA, 1992
  • Imaginame, Discos CBS Int., 1992
  • Alejandra, Polygram, 1994
  • De coleccion, A&M, 1994
  • Boleros, Musart, 1996
  • Hoy y siempre, Polygram, 1997
  • Also recorded Mejor de Maria Conchita Alonso, Mirame, and Lo mejor de Maria Conchita Alonso, all A&M; as Ambar, recorded Love Maniac and The Witch, early 1980s.
  • Videos
  • Maria Conchita Alonso: Dance It Up (also known as Maria Conchita Alonso: Bailalo caliente), 1995
  • Compilations
  • Grandes exitos, Capitol, 1993

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

    Books
    • Dictionary of Hispanic Biography, Gale, 1996
    Periodicals
    • National Review, May 16, 1994, pp. 70-71
    • People Weekly, October 7, 1991, p. 20; May 2, 1994, August 21, 2000
    • Premiere, January, 1990, p. 112
    • Variety, September 7, 1992, p. 54
    • WWD, August 6, 1998, p. 6S