Frida Sofía Cruz is a 13-year-old Mexican actress who caught the attention of the public with her portrayal of Manuel in the Netflix series ‘The Secret of the River’.
Who is Manuel as a child in ‘The Secret of the River’, a Netflix series?
In “The Secret of the River,” Frida Sofía Cruz plays Manuel, a boy who arrives in the city of Tehuantepec, Oaxaca to spend the holidays with his grandmother. During his stay, Manuel meets Eric, the son of his mother’s best friend, and together they form a close friendship. However, Manuel’s life is marked by the search for his identity and the struggle against the prejudices of his environment.
Born on August 12, 2011 in Mexico City, Frida Sofia, at the age of 13, is already emerging as one of the brightest promises of acting in Mexico.
Did Frida Sofía Cruz wear a wig or cut her hair to play Manuel in ‘The Secret of the River’?
To play Manuel in “The Secret of the River”, Frida Sofía Cruz decided to cut her hair, showing her commitment and dedication to the role.
This physical transformation was critical to capturing the essence of the character and his evolution throughout the series. The young actress prepared intensely, studying the script and understanding the depth of her character to deliver an authentic and moving performance.
What other movies or series has Frida Sofia Cruz appeared in?
Before her role in “The Secret of the River”, Frida Sofía Cruz had already shown her talent in other productions. She participated in the movie “The Last Wagon” in 2023, directed by Ernesto Contreras, where she played Valeria.
Frida Sofía began her acting training at the Televisa Children’s Artistic Education Center (CEA), where she studied from 2016 to 2018. Her dedication and talent have made her stand out in every project she participates in and her performance in ‘El secreto del Río’ has been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike.
“The Secret of the River” is a series that delves into the lives of two childhood friends, Manuel and Erik, whose lives are forever intertwined after witnessing a tragic event.
The Netflix series not only chronicles their friendship, but also makes visible muxes, a third gender recognized in the Zapotec culture of Oaxaca. Through the story of Manuel, who is later identified as Sicarú, the production deals with issues of identity, acceptance and the fight against discrimination.
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