Marina Tavira

About

Mexican actress who is known for her award winning performance in the 2018 feature film Roma. She is also known for her theatrical productions and has starred in plays from famous authors such as Bertold Brecht's Mother Courage and Her Children. 

Before Fame

She studied at the La Conchita Theater School in Coyoacan. Her acting debut came in 1999 when she played Marina in the short film Viajando Sobre Los Durmientes. She earned further recognition in 2007 when she played Andrea in The Zone. 

Trivia

She has been nominated for several Mexican Cinema Journalists awards for best actress including in 2016 for her role in Los Arboles Mueren de Pie and in 2007 for Efectos Secundarios. 

Family Life

She was born and raised in Mexico City and is the granddaughter of Grupo Bimbo founder Lorenzo Servitje. 

Associated With

She worked alongside director Alfonso Cuarón on the 2018 feature film Roma.