Delia Beatriz De la Cruz Delgado (born December 20, 1949), known professionally as Macaria, is a Mexican actress.
Biography
Delia De la Cruz was born in
Mexico City
Mexico City ( es, link=no, Ciudad de México, ; abbr.: CDMX; Nahuatl: ''Altepetl Mexico'') is the capital and largest city of Mexico, and the most populous city in North America. One of the world's alpha cities, it is located in the Valley o ...
. When she was one year old, her mother took her to
Havana
Havana (; Spanish: ''La Habana'' ) is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of the La Habana Province, Havana is the country's main port and commercial center. , Cuba, where she was raised by her grandparents until her mother brought her back to Mexico at age six. In school she initially studied teaching, before changing focus to dancing and singing.
She adopted the stage name Macaria after originating a character with that name on the television program ''Happening a go go''.
She has acted in numerous
telenovela
A telenovela is a type of a television serial drama or soap opera produced primarily in Latin America. The word combines ''tele'' (for "television") and ''novela'' (meaning "novel"). Similar drama genres around the world include '' teleserye'' ...
s, TV programs, films, and plays, including the sitcom ''
Vecinos
''Vecinos'' ( en, Neighbors) is a Mexican television series created by Eugenio Derbez, based on Spanish television series ''Aquí no hay quien viva''. It premiered on Las Estrellas on July 10, 2005. The series portrays the life of everyday peopl ...
'' and the telenovela ''
Un gancho al corazón
''Un Gancho Al Corazón'' (English title: ''A Blow to the Heart'') is a Mexican telenovela produced by Angelli Nesma Medina for Televisa that aired from August 25, 2008, to June 26, 2009. It is based on the Argentine telenovela ''Sos mi vida''. ...
''.
Gualberto Castro
Gualberto Antonio Castro Levario (12 July 1934 – 27 June 2019) was a Mexican singer, actor and television presenter.
Castro was best known for singing with Los Hermanos Castro (aka "The Brothers Castro"), for his portrayal of Tony in the 197 ...
, and comedian Polo Polo. Bátiz is the father of her son, whom she raised along with Gualberto Castro.[
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Filmography
Telenovelas
Awards and nominations
* 33rd TVyNovelas Awards (2015) - nominated for Best Co-lead Actress
References
External links
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1949 births
Actresses from Mexico City
Living people
Mexican film actresses
Mexican musical theatre actresses
Mexican telenovela actresses