Born in Pachuca, the capital of Hidalgo, Zeller began her career after she won an amateur contest (sponsored by the Mexico City radio station XEW) with her performance of the bolero "Perfidia".

She became an exclusive artist of radio station XEW and later performed at the famous Mexico City nightclub El Patio.

She also participated in Mexican films such as Una mujer con pasado (1949) and Vagabunda (1950).

[2] On 16 October 2013, the state government and city council of Veracruz awarded her the Toña la Negra Medal for her 80-year career and her cultural contribution to Mexico and the world.

[3] On 11 November 2013, Mexico's national sound library (Fonoteca Nacional) paid tribute to her at the Agustín Lara house museum.