Pixar’s Mama Coco Actress Passes Away at 90
Ana Ofelia Murguía, the esteemed Mexican actor renowned for lending her voice to the character in Disney and Pixar’s 2017 animated film “Coco,” passed away on Sunday, December 31, at the age of 90, as reported by BBC News.
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In “Coco,” a heartwarming tale set during Mexico’s Día de los Muertos, Murguía voiced the elderly Mama Coco. The film, celebrated for its representation of Mexican culture and its exploration of profound themes like death within the realm of a children’s movie, earned two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Original Song for “Remember Me.” Murguía’s poignant portrayal of Mama Coco, especially during the emotional climax where she sings the central song “Remember Me” alongside Miguel, left a lasting impact.
Born in Mexico in 1933, Murguía received the Golden Ariel special lifetime achievement award in 2011, a testament to her invaluable contributions to Mexican cinema. Throughout her illustrious career, she secured the Best Supporting Actress title at the Ariel Awards (Mexico’s equivalent of the Oscars) in 1979, 1986, and 1996.
With over 100 acting credits to her name, Murguía began her journey with an appearance on the Mexican telenovela “La Tormenta.” Notable roles in productions like 1994’s “The Queen of the Night,” 1992’s “Mi Querido Tom Mix,” and 1979’s “Life Sentence” solidified her status as a distinguished figure in the world of acting.
Murguía’s last on-screen performance was in a 2018 episode of “José José: El Príncipe de la Canción,” a fictionalized retelling of the life story of the renowned Mexican singer José José. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of those who admired her artistry and the profound impact she made on Mexican performing arts.
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