Rossy Mendoza, famously dubbed "Mexico's Smallest Waist" and "The Body", is a Mexican showgirl and actress who, alongside Lyn May, Princess Lea, and Angelica Chain, was one of the most renowned burlesque performers of the 1970s. Her notoriety extended far beyond the burlesque scene, as she became widely recognized for her appearances in Mexican sexploitation films.
Mendoza's physique had a profound impact on the standards of female beauty in the Mexican media, shaping the way women were perceived and portrayed on screen. She is particularly notable for participating in some of the most controversial nude scenes in Mexican film history, sharing the screen with prominent industry figures such as El Santo, Jorge Rivero, David Reynoso, Andres Garcia, and Jaime Moreno, among others.
Throughout her cinematic career, Mendoza consistently took on roles that capitalized on her physical attributes, often portraying bimbos, exotic dancers, showgirls, strippers, and damsels in distress.
