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.
Filmography
all 57
Movies 44
self 41
TV Shows 13
Voice 1
Narrator (voice)

Santuarios del Infinito (2023)
Movie
Self

Léemelo (2022)
TV
Songs

La Civil (2021)
Movie
Self - Performer

Latin GRAMMY Celebra: Ellas y Su Música (2021)
Movie
Nana Petra

Xico's Journey (2020)
Movie
Lila Downs

Canto a La Memoria (2020)
Movie
Lila Downs

Bateaux de luxe (2020)
TV
Self - Musical Guest

La hora musa (2018)
TV
Lila Downs

La más draga (2018)
TV
Lila Downs / Music

Lila Downs - Balas y Chocolate (2015)
Movie
Herself / Music

Matria (2014)
Movie
Ranchera Singer / Priest / REN Manager

River of Fundament (2014)
Movie
Composer

Deseo (2013)
Movie
Lila Downs / Producer / Music

Lila Downs - Lotería Cantada (2007)
Movie
Self - Emmys segment

Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)
TV
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Woman

Fuego (2003)
Movie
Tango Singer

Frida (2002)
Movie
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Lila Downs

Corazón Oaxaqueño (2000)
Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1968-09-09 (56 years old)
Birth PlaceOaxaca, Mexico
CitizenshipsMexico, United States
Also Known AsAna Lila Downs Sánchez
AwardsLeading Ladies of Entertainment, honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Latin Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album
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