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My Take
Aparicio is one of the most quietly extraordinary stories in modern film. A preschool teacher of Indigenous heritage from Oaxaca, she walked into Cuaron's Roma with no acting experience and walked out an Academy Award nominee, the first Indigenous Mexican woman ever recognized in that category. Time naming her among the world's hundred most influential people, alongside the BBC 100 Women honor, only confirms what her debut already proved. What moves me is not just the talent but the meaning of her arrival; she expanded who gets to be seen on screen. I consider her presence itself a form of hope.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yalitza Aparicio
- Name (Japanese)
- ヤリッツァ・アパリシオ
- Reading
- やりっつぁ・あぱりしお
- Born
- December 11, 1993 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rooster
- Origin
- Heroica Ciudad de Tlaxiaco, Oaxaca, Mexico
- Height
- 1 cm
- Occupation
- preschool teacher / actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2019 BBC 100 Women
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Roma | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Yalitza Aparicio born?
Born December 11, 1993 (age 32).
Where is Yalitza Aparicio from?
Yalitza Aparicio is from Heroica Ciudad de Tlaxiaco, Oaxaca, Mexico.
What does Yalitza Aparicio do?
Yalitza Aparicio works as preschool teacher, actor, film actor, television actor.
How tall is Yalitza Aparicio?
Yalitza Aparicio is 1 cm.
What is Yalitza Aparicio known for?
Notable works include Roma.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.