Ana Ofelia Murguía

Ana Ofelia Murguía was a distinguished Mexican actress whose illustrious career spanned over four decades in theater, film, and television. A graduate of the prestigious Theater School at the National Institute of Fine Arts, she honed her craft under the mentorship of Seki Sano, regarded as the "father of Mexican theater." Murguía's talent was recognized early on, earning her the Ariel Award for Best Female Co-Acting four times for her remarkable performances in "Cadena Perpetua" (1979), "Los Motivos de Luz" (1986), "La Reina de la Noche" (1996), and she was honored with the Ariel de Oro for lifetime achievement in 2011.

Her accolades include winning the Silver Goddess award three times for her roles in "Los Motivos de Luz" (1986), "Written in the Body of the Night" (2002), and "The Good Herbs" (2011). In 2004, she was celebrated with the Silver Mayahuel at the Guadalajara Film Festival for her contributions to cinema, and in 2007, she received special recognition at the Lunas del Auditorio. In addition to her extensive work in live performances, Murguía lent her voice to Miguel's great-grandmother in the acclaimed Oscar-winning animated feature "Coco" (2017), further solidifying her legacy in the arts.