María Mercedes Coroy brings her Mayan Kaqchikel heritage to life through acting, starting her journey in Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala. After graduating from the University of San Carlos de Guatemala in 2016, she's brought authentic Guatemalan storytelling to both the big and small screens.
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Films
1. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Forever.
Upon King T'Challa's demise in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M'Baku, and Okoye are compelled to safeguard their nation from external interference. With the nation embarking on a new phase, prominent figures like War Dog Nakia and Everett Ross join forces to pave a novel direction for the kingdom.
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IMDb Rating: 6.7
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TMDb Rating: 7.118
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Metacritic Rating: 67.0
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Release Date: 2022-11-09
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Runtime: 162.0 minutes
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Original Language: en
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Origin Country: ["US"]
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Budget: $250,000,000.0
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Box Office Revenue: $859,102,000.0
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Status: Released
2. La Llorona
The past will haunt you.
In this 2019 French-Guatemalan drama, retired general Enrique faces his greatest test when his mansion is besieged by protesters. Accused of a Mayan genocide, the elderly general and his family are abandoned by their staff and cut off from the outside world. Haunted by the supernatural wrath of La Llorona and the painful truth of his past actions, Enrique must confront the legacy of his crimes. A taut tale of supernatural terror and historical reckoning unfolds as the house fills with dark secrets and malevolent forces.
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IMDb Rating: 6.6
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TMDb Rating: 6.436
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Metacritic Rating: 79.0
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Release Date: 2019-07-25
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Runtime: 97.0 minutes
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Original Language: es
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Origin Country: ["FR", "GT"]
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Status: Released
3. Bel Canto
In "Bel Canto", renowned opera singer Roxane Coss finds herself unexpectedly held hostage by a guerrilla rebel group during a lavish birthday party in South America. As the tension between the captors and captives heightens, unanticipated bonds form in the midst of the standoff, creating a compelling tale of resilience and human connection.
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IMDb Rating: 5.5
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TMDb Rating: 5.4
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Metacritic Rating: 50.0
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Release Date: 2018-09-13
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Runtime: 100.0 minutes
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Original Language: en
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Origin Country: ["US", "MX"]
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Box Office Revenue: $176,746,000.0
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Status: Released
4. Ixcanul
Set on a coffee plantation at the foot of an active volcano in Guatemala, "Ixcanul" tells the story of María, a 17-year-old Kaqchikel Maya living with her parents. When she's promised in marriage to the farm's foreman, María's world changes as she begins an affair with a coffee-harvester who dreams of escaping to the USA. Their forbidden relationship forces both of them to question their place in society and their connection to their culture.
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IMDb Rating: 7.1
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TMDb Rating: 6.8
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Metacritic Rating: 83.0
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Release Date: 2015-01-20
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Runtime: 93.0 minutes
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Original Language: es
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Origin Country: ["GT"]
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Status: Released
5. Richelieu
Experience the gripping narrative of "Richelieu, " a film set amidst the bustling world of a food processing plant. Our protagonist, a French-to-Spanish interpreter, finds herself in the midst of seasonal workers from Guatemala. As she navigates the challenging directives of her young boss, she unexpectedly forms bonds with the workers and stands up against the exploitative practices they endure.
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IMDb Rating: 7.6
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TMDb Rating: 7.5
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Release Date: 2023-09-01
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Runtime: 90.0 minutes
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Original Language: fr
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Origin Country: ["FR", "CA"]
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Status: Released
6. The Pool of Nobodies
Deep down... we're all nobodies
In "The Pool of Nobodies, " an indigenous migrant named Alex navigates the dangerous criminal underworld of Mexico City, where survival means playing by their rules. Forced into this underworld just to live another day, Alex learns that everyone, no matter their background, ultimately swims in the same pool of nobodies.
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IMDb Rating: 6.6
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Release Date: 2022-12-04
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Runtime: 81.0 minutes
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Original Language: es
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Origin Country: ["MX"]
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Status: Released
TV Shows
1. Malinche
Delve into the untold story of Marina, the native interpreter for conquistador Hernán Cortés. "Malinche" brings to light the life and experiences of Malintzin - as she came to be known - in this riveting 5-episode TV series. Produced in Mexico, the series originally aired from November 10th to December 9th in 2018. With its compelling narrative and authentic portrayal of historical events, "Malinche" serves as a captivating exploration of history through the lens of one enigmatic figure.
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Original Name: Malinche
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TMDb Rating: 4.5
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Languages: ["es"]
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Episode Runtime: [50]
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Status: Returning Series
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In Production: 1
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Origin Country: ["MX"]
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Original Language: es
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Type: Scripted
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First Air Date: 2018-11-10
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Last Air Date: 2018-12-09
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Number of Seasons: 1
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Number of Episodes: 5
