The film “Like Water for Chocolate”, released in 1992, left a deep mark on Mexican cinema. Based on Laura Esquivel’s novel of the same name, the film deals with themes of forbidden love, family conflict and Mexican cuisine, highlighting its innovative narrative style.
32 years after its premiere, the main actors continue to be remembered for their iconic roles and many of them continue their artistic careers. Here’s how they look right now.
Who are the actors who played in ‘Like Water for Chocolate’ 1992?
Lumi Kavazos
The almost 56-year-old Mexican actress shocked the audience with her performance as Tita in “Like Water for Chocolate”, the protagonist of the story, who at the behest of her mother had to take care of her until she died.
Since then he has continued to expand his career in television and film. Some of his latest work has been in the series “What Happened to Sarah”, “Lalola” and “Sierra Madre: Forbidden Pasha”.
Marco Leonardi
Pedro Muzquiz, played by Marco Leonardi, is the one who falls deeply in love with Tita from the first moment he sees her. However, Tita’s family’s strict rules, especially imposed by Mama Elena, prevent them from being together.
There’s no doubt that his bravery drew quite a few sighs and like Lumi, Australian-born Marco also has a great acting career to his credit in acclaimed films such as ‘Cinema Paradiso’, ‘Once Upon a Time in Mexico’ and ‘Hitmen’.
Regina Torne
The evil matriarch of the de la Garza family, who made life impossible for her youngest daughter Tita, was played by Regina Torné, a Mexican actress best known for her roles in soap operas, film and theater in Mexico.
Her work in the feature film ‘Like Water for Chocolate’ won her national and international recognition, establishing her as a versatile and respected actress in the artistic medium. He is currently 80 years old and has been out of the limelight since 2016.
Yareli Arizmendi
Tita’s older sister in the film, Rosaura, is the one who marries Pedro and plays a very important role in the plot. The person who got the chance to play her on stage was Yareli Arizmendi, an actress who is also known in her native Mexico.
One fact you might not know about her is that for years she has been dating musician Sergio Arau, who is the son of Alfonso Arau, the director of ‘Like water for chocolate’. They both met on set and clicked!
Claudette Maille
The Mexican started her career in the 80s, but it was in 1992 when she became famous for her performance as Gertrude in the film “Like Water for Chocolate”, Tita’s rebellious sister, who challenges family and social conventions.
Since then, Maillé has worked on a wide variety of projects, excelling in both dramatic and comedic roles. Her acting career includes the telenovela ‘Rosario Tijeras’, the movie ‘Colosio: el assassination’ and the series ‘La casa de las flores’, highlighting her ability to play strong characters with great character.
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