Queta Lavat

(23 February 1929 – 4 December 2023), known professionally as Queta Lavat, was a Mexican actress. She was the sister of actor Jorge Lavat and voice actor José Lavat, and mother of Mexican sports anchor Pablo Carrillo. She was best known for her roles in Las tandas del principal, Cruz de amor and Clase 406. At the time of her death, she was one of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema.

Early life Enriqueta Margarita Lavat Bayona was born in Mexico City on 23 February 1929. She had six brothers, two of whom were also well known actors, the late Jorge Lavat and José Lavat. Queta's family lived in Colonia Roma de Ciudad de México then later moved to Colonia San Rafael. When she was a young girl, her cousin María Elena Marqués encouraged her to study dance at La Academia Shirley, she later won a talent competition.

Career Lavat had many good memories of Jorge Negrete, having made five movies together: Dos tipos de cuidado, Un gallo en corral ajeno, Camino a Sacramento, Tal para cual and Me he de comer esa tuna. Lavat said: "For me it was wonderful to work with those stars, Pedro (Infante) and Jorge. Mr. Negrete, whom I called don Jorge, invited us to have coffee and sweet bread, entertained with conversations of the most at ease. I liked Jorge very well. My only vice has been to always knit and I knitted in my spare time, so Negrete told me: 'You are my little spider, because I have never seen a woman of your age knitting, that is the habit of grandmothers".

In 2011, Lavat appeared in the television series Amorcito corazón produced by Lucero Suárez, in the role as Sor Pilar. Regarding her career and her future, she spoke plainly: "The only thing I do not want, in any way, is to retire, as long as God grants me lucidity I will continue working, even if I am in a wheelchair".

Lavat died in Mexico City on 4 December 2023, at the age of 94.

Filmography

+ Television roles Year Title Roles Notes 1958 Un paso al abismo Unknown role 1965 Un largo amor Unknown role 1966 Vértigo Unknown role 1967 Angustia del pasado Unknown role 1970 Encrucijada Christian 1972 El edificio de enfrente Unknown role 1973 Mi primer amor Unknown role 1977 Rina Martha 1981 Nosotras las mujeres Aída 1981 Extraños caminos del amor Jacinta 1982 Vivir enamorada Adriana's mother 1987 Pobre señorita Limantour Unknown role 1990 Ángeles blancos Unknown role 1990 Yo compro esa mujer Unknown role 1993 Corazón salvaje Mother Superior 1994 La pura Doña Antonia Espinoza Corcuerav 1995 Alondra Concepción Hurtado 1999 Tres mujeres Susana 1999 Rosalinda Directora de la prisión 2000 Amigos x siempre Mother superior 2001 La intrusa Rosalía de Limantur 2001 Atrévete a olvidarme Fidela 2002–2003 Clase 406 Doña Cuquita Domínguez 2003 Velo de novia Socorro 2004 Corazones al límite Gudelia 2004–2006 Rebelde Angelita 2008 Sexo y otros secretos Esperanza Episode: "El Plan" 2008–2012 La rosa de Guadalupe Victoria Episode: "Ni con el pétalo de una rosa" Carmen Esperanza Episode: "Lo que dicta el corazón" 2008–2009 En nombre del amor Madre Superiora 5 episodes 2009–2010 Camaleones Graciela 2009–2010 Mar de amor Alfonsina Zapata 9 episodes 2011 Como dice el dicho Guadalupe León Episode: "Del dicho al hecho" 2011 La fuerza del destino Judge Episode: "Huracanes" 2011-2012Amorcito corazón Sor Pilar 2012 Miss XV María 2013 Mentir para vivir Mercedes 3 episodes 2013 Corazón indomable Lucrecía 6 episodes 2013–2014 Qué pobres tan ricos Doña Matilde Álvarez Vda. de Ruizpalacios Recurring role; 160 episodes 2015 Amor de barrio Zelma Recurring role; 36 episodes 2016 El hotel de los secretos Señora Limantour Recurring role; 46 episodes 2019 La usurpadora Piedad Mejía Vda. de Bernal 2019 Cita a ciegas Romina

Film

+ Film roles Year Title Roles Notes 2004 Pata de Gallo Anciana 2000 Religión, la Fuerza de la Costumbre 1994 La pura (1994) Doña Antonia Espinoza Corcuera 1993 Amargo destino 1991 El secuestro de un policía 1990 Un corazón para dos 1990 A gozar, a gozar, que el mundo se va a acabar 1988 Central camionera 1987 Cinco nacos asaltan Las Vegas 1987 La bruja de la vecindad 1985 Más vale pájaro en mano 1984 Hermelinda Linda Sra. de Pachochas 1984 El monje loco Doña Susana 1983 Aborto: canto a la vida 1983 Terror en los barrios Madre de Luis 1981 Lagunilla, mi barrio Blanca 1981 La Jorobada Madre superiora 1979 Los reyes del palenque 1978 El perdón de la hija de nadie 1978 Las noches de Paloma Maura 1978 La hora del jaguar Sra. Salazar 1978 Duro pero seguro Esposa de Fulgencio 1978 Los hijos del diablo 1977 Sor tequila 1977 Carita de primavera Doña Rosa 1975 Acapulco 12-22 Señora Pavia 1975 La trenza Marbella 1974 La recogida Directora orfanato 1974 Los perros de Dios 1974 Crónica de un amor Sirvienta 1973 Quiero vivir mi vida María, nana de Lucía 1973 San Simón de los Magüeyes 1973 Peluquero de señoras Reportera 1972 El festín de la loba 1972 La gatita Señora Barrios 1972 Me he de comer esa tuna 1972 El deseo en otoño Tía de Elena 1972 El arte de engañar 1971 Yesenia 1971 Ya somos hombres Mamá de Germán 1970 La mujer de oro as Enriqueta Lavat 1970 Cruz de amor La nena Saldívar 1970 La hermana Trinquete Mujer robada en la calle as Enriqueta Lavat 1969 El aviso inoportuno Dueña perrito as Enriqueta Lavat 1969 Modisto de señoras Condesa / Cuquis 1969 No se mande, profe Maestra 1968 María Isabel Madre de Rubén as Enriqueta Lavat 1967 Don Juan 67 1967 Estrategia matrimonial Nueva Rica 1961 Memorias de mi general 1961 El proceso de las señoritas Vivanco Profesora de gimnasia 1959 Santa Claus Madre despertada as Enriqueta Lavat 1956 Los hijos de Rancho Grande Uncredited 1956 Spring in the Heart Olga 1954 La ladrona Empleada de banco as Enriqueta Lavat 1954 Retorno a la juventud Enfermera as Enriqueta Lavat 1954 The Price of Living 1953 Dos tipos de cuidado Genoveva 1953 El jugador Hortensia, wife of Francisco 1953 Seven Women (Siete mujeres) 1953 Canción de cuna Sor María de Jesús 1953 Made for Each Other (Tal Para Cual) Paula as Enriqueta Lavat 1952 Se le pasó la mano 1952 Un gallo en corral ajeno Petra, Sirvienta as Enriqueta Lavat 1952 El derecho de nacer Amelia 1952 Chucho el remendado Beatriz 1952 Hombres sin alma Norma 1952 Perdición de mujeres 1951 Get Your Sandwiches Here Lupe 1951 Menores de edad María Teresa as Enriqueta Lavat 1951 Vivillo desde chiquillo Carmela 1951 Among Lawyers I See You La Segunda Esposa 1951 Tenement House Rosita as Enriqueta Lavat 1951 Tierra baja Pepa 1950 Para que la cuna apriete 1950 Doctor on Call La Enfermera Irene as Enriqueta Lavat 1950 Orange Blossom for Your Wedding Nieta Uncredited 1950 Si me viera don Porfirio 1950 The Man Without a Face Rosa Martínez as Enriqueta Lavat 1950 Piña madura as Enriqueta Lavat 1950 Nuestras vidas Laura 1950 La dama del alba Maestra Uncredited 1950 Red Rain Hermana de Elisa Uncredited 1950 Yo quiero ser mala Pina Aguado del Rincón 1949 Conozco a los dos Chica mensajera as Enriqueta Lavat 1949 Arriba el norte Carmela Segura 1949 Escuela para casadas 1949 Al caer la tarde Mercedes 1949 Las tandas del principal Martina as Enriqueta Lavat 1949 Rough But Respectable (Soy charro de Levita) Leonor Dávila as Enriqueta Lavat 1949 La panchita (1949) Margaritina 1949 Tres hombres malos Blanca as Enriqueta lavat 1949 The Magician (El mago) Secretaria Uncredited 1949 Tuya para siempre Marta as Enriqueta Lavat 1949 Comisario en turno Hija del Comisario as Enriqueta Lavat 1948 La novia del mar Amiga de Rosa as Enriqueta Lavat 1948 Matrimonio sintético 1948 La mujer del otro 1947 Carita de cielo Marisa 1947 Ángel o demonio Isabel as Enriqueta Lavat 1946 Se acabaron las mujeres Sirvienta Uncredited 1946 Las colegialas Estudiante Uncredited

Stage Conversations with Mom (Conversaciones con Mamá) (2017)

Awards and nominations 60th Ariel Awards - Golden Ariel (Ariel de Oro) for her outstanding career in 2018 Guadalajara International Film Festival (Festival Internacional de Cine en Guadalajara) - Homage for 70-year career in 2017 Cineteca Nacional - Homage for 70-year career in 2017 National Association of Actors - Distinctive Medal for 50-year career in 2016 Goddesses of Silver (Las Diosas de Plata) - Silver Goddess Award for 69 year artistic career in the Golden Age of Mexican cinema in 2014 Guadalajara International Film Festival (Festival Internacional de Cine en Guadalajara) - Industry Builders Award (Premio Forjadores de la Industria) for 69-year career in 2012 Choca de Oro - Award for 50 Year Career in 2012 Association of Latin Entertainment Critics - Premios Ace Award for "Best Supporting Actor in a Telenovela" in 1992, for her portrayal of Brigida in Ángeles blancos