Claudette Maillé Biography: Movies, Husband, Ethnicity, Parents, Age, Height, Net Worth, Awards

Claudette Maillé is a renowned Mexican actress known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater, captivating audiences with roles in acclaimed productions like Like Water for Chocolate and numerous telenovelas.

With a career spanning over three decades, she has earned critical recognition including Ariel Awards for her compelling portrayals of complex characters in Mexican cinema.

Claudette Maillé
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Claudette Maillé
Born:	November 11, 1964 (age 61 years old)
Place of Birth:	Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality:	Mexican
Ethnicity:	Mexican
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Maillé
Siblings:	Emilio Maillé
Children:	One
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	$5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Claudette Maillé was born on November 11, 1964, in Mexico City, Mexico. Brought up by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Maillé with French heritage influences, she spent her adolescence in Paris with her mother and siblings. She studied contemporary dance and developed an interest in acting there.

At age 20, she returned to Mexico, studied acting at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) but switched to Núcleo de Estudios Teatrales due to a strike. She took courses with Héctor Mendoza and Julio Castillo. Her ethnicity reflects Mexican-French roots. Her religion is Christianity.

Career

Claudette Maillé began her professional path with theater debuts in productions by Héctor Mendoza.

She entered cinema with small roles in Ciudad de ciegos and Sólo con tu pareja before her breakthrough as Gertrudis in Like Water for Chocolate (1992), winning the Ariel Award for Best Supporting Actress.

She earned another Ariel for Best Actress in Novia que te vea (1994). Her career includes films like Antes que anochezca with Johnny Depp, Kilómetro 31, Colosio: El asesinato, and recent works such as Non Negotiable, Luto, and ¿Quieres ser mi… novia? (2026).

On television, she appeared in series like La Hermandad, La Doña, and Mamá Cake. Known for strong female roles and family dramas, she took a break in 2002 for motherhood before returning successfully. She continues acting in Mexican productions blending drama, comedy, and thrillers while exploring writing.

Social Media

Claudette Maillé does not have any social media accounts.

Personal Life

Claudette Maillé, 61 years old, maintains a private personal life with limited public details on relationships. She is currently single and has one son born in 2002, prioritizing family during a career break. No past relationships are publicly detailed. She is engaged in a stable married relationship. Her height is Unknown.

Net Worth

Claudette Maillé‘s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. Her income primarily comes from acting in films, telenovelas, theater productions, streaming series, and brand collaborations in the Mexican entertainment industry.