Rita Macedo was a talented actress, born to a novelist mother, Julia Guzmán. Her acting career began in the 1940s, marking the start of a long and illustrious journey.
Macedo's personal life was just as fascinating as her professional one. She was married twice, first to renowned writer Carlos Fuentes, and later to producer Luis de Llano. This union bore two remarkable children, actress/singer/producer Julissa and TV producer Luis de Llano Macedo.
Throughout her career, Macedo received numerous accolades for her outstanding performances. One of her most notable achievements was winning the Best Actress Ariel award for "Nosotros," an episode of the multi-part film "Tú, yo, nosotros" (1970). What's more, she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress Ariel for "The Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz" (1955),alongside her own daughter, Julissa, who was also nominated in the same category.