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María Kosty

María Kosty

Actor · Born April 29, 1951 (75) · Madrid, Spain

María Soledad Mesa Pachón (professionally known as María Kosty) is a Spanish actress. She was raised in Madrid, where she first entered the entertainment industry through television, participating in the Spanish music variety show 'Escala en hi-fi' on TVE in 1966, which was directed by Fernando García de la Vega. Following her television debut, Kosty quickly transitioned to theater, joining the theatrical company of Milagros Leal, which provided her with foundational stage experience that would inform her later screen performances. Her film career began in 1967 with a role in 'El paseíllo,' directed by Ana Mariscal, marking her entry into Spanish cinema during a period of significant cultural and artistic transformation in the country. Throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s, Kosty became particularly associated with the horror film genre, which was experiencing considerable popularity in Spain during this era. She appeared in several notable horror productions including 'El perfil de Satanás' and 'La rebelión de las muertas' (Vengeance of the Zombies) in 1973, establishing herself as a recognizable figure in Spanish genre cinema. Her television work expanded significantly during the 1960s and 1970s, with appearances in prominent Spanish television series such as 'Estudio 1,' which began in 1965, 'Novela' from 1963, and various other television productions that showcased her versatility as a performer across different formats and genres. Kosty continued to work steadily in both film and television throughout her career, appearing in productions such as 'The Family, Fine, Thanks' (1979), 'Tiovivo c. 1950,' 'Cristóbal Colón, de oficio... descubridor,' and the television series 'Anillos de oro' and 'Las chicas de oro.' Her filmography also includes appearances in 'La tía de Carlos,' 'El calzonazos,' 'Sangre de mayo,' and 'Venta por pisos,' demonstrating her ability to work across various genres from horror to comedy to drama. María Kosty represents a significant figure in Spanish entertainment history, having worked consistently across multiple decades and contributing to the development of Spanish television and cinema during periods of important cultural change, particularly helping to establish horror cinema as a viable genre in Spanish film production while maintaining a diverse career that spanned television, theater, and film.

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
April 29, 1951 (75)
From
Madrid, Spain
Works as
Actor
Titles
6 on MovieCove · 51 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 15% in 30 days

What are María Kosty's films like?

Across their 6 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Survival.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
40%
Survival
28%
Bonds
14%
Self
9%
Power
5%
Society
5%
Revenge2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 6 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Dark: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their dark movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 0 · Serious 2 · Dark 4

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 2 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 3 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 1 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 2

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 0

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 1 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 4 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 0

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 3 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Dread
6
Tense
5
Absurd
2
Melancholic
2
Cold
1

How their films linger

Unsettling6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet2
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch María Kosty's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 5 of their 6 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (5).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for María Kosty's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

51 credits, 6 with a MovieCove page.

  • El Señor Manolo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Carolina

  • Blood of May (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Doña Pepita

  • PLANTA 25 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Silvia / Olga

  • Merry-Go-Round c. 1950 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Julia

  • El florido pensil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Doña Carmen

  • Dreams from the Middle of the World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Felicidades, Tovarich (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Cristina

  • Habitación 503 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 39 episodes · Actor

  • Una y sonada... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Llini

  • A la pálida luz de la luna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Sangre en el Caribe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Clara

  • Inseminación artificial (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Raquel

  • Mon Ami Washington (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Cristóbal Colón, de oficio... descubridor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Felipa

  • Las chicas del bingo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Pilar

  • Las trampas del matrimonio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Gloria

  • La Máscara Negra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • La tía de Carlos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Ana

  • Last Harem (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as The Greek

  • ¿Dónde estará mi niño? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Diana

  • El divorcio que viene (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Merche

  • Los pecados de mamá (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Gloria

  • Cariñosamente infiel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Laura

  • La familia bien, gracias (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Sabina

  • Rocky Carambola (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Doña Perfecta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • The Spiritualist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • A Dragonfly for Each Corpse(1975)

    as Ingrid

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Night of the Seagulls(1975)

    as Joan Stein

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Ligeramente viudas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Engracia

  • Exorcism(1975)

    as Deborah Gibson

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Demon Witch Child(1975)

    as Esther

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Los nuevos españoles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Julita

  • The Night of the Sorcerers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Liz Meredith

  • Las obsesiones de Armando (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Chispa

  • Hen Pecked (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Regina

  • The Killer with a Thousand Eyes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Sarah

  • Vengeance of the Zombies(1973)

    as Elsie

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Disco rojo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Helen

  • The Dracula Saga(1973)

    as Xenia

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • La casa de las Chivas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Trini

  • En un mundo nuevo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Carmela

  • Secuestro a la española (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Trini

  • Venta por pisos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Carlota

  • The Ibéricas Football Club (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Tere

  • Hay que educar a papá (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Hippy #1

  • Si Fulano fuese Mengano (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Laurita

  • Unmarried and Mother in Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Satan's Profile (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Ramsey

  • El marino de los puños de oro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Novia de Darío

  • El paseíllo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 70th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 51 titles from 1968 to 2014; peak year 1975.

Highest rated

A Dragonfly for Each Corpse (1975)

Midcredits 35th

Most popular right now

Vengeance of the Zombies (1973)

Film career

19682014

Peak 1975 · at the high point of their film career. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1971Screen debut· Hay que educar a papá

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting51 of 51: 51 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score25th

By decade

1960s4 · acting1970s24 · acting1980s15 · acting1990s3 · acting2000s4 · acting2010s1 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do María Kosty's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 25th percentile, the median of all 6; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 31st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

31stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Approval · how many liked their films

19thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Reach · how many have seen their films

47thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Midcredits score across 6 titles, by percentile

  • 25th to 49th3
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 6 titles are Mixed.

  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed5

Most divisive · actor

Vengeance of the Zombies (1973)

50th percentile spread · 42% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

A Dragonfly for Each Corpse (1975)

Midcredits 35th · 33% liked

Reviewers score the acting 49/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 63, detractors 31. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does María Kosty work with?

People who share at least 2 of María Kosty's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; J.A. Pérez Giner shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers and editors

Producers