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Lumi Cavazos

Luz Maria Cavazos (born 21 December 1968) is a Mexican actress. She won Best Actress awards at the Tokyo Film Festival, and Brazil's Festival de Gramado for her portrayal of Tita in the 1992 film Like Water for Chocolate. The film received the attention of US film critics and moviegoers, and facilitated her entry into the American film industry.

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Lumi Cavazos

Alfombra Roja de la Gala de Inauguraci—n, en el marco de actividades del Festival Internacional de Cine de Guadalajara en su edici—n 25. En foto, de izquierda a derecha: Lumi Cavazos y Dami‡n Alcazar. 12 de Marzo, 2010. Guadalajara, MŽxico. © Cortes’a FICG25 / Gonzalo Garc’a Ram’rez..Ê

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Name
Lumi Cavazos
Born
21 December 1968
Birthplace
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Occupation
Actress
Spouse
Marco Leonardi (1991–1999)
Nationality
Mexico
Languages
Spanish · English

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Luz Maria Cavazos (born 21 December 1968) is a Mexican actress. She won Best Actress awards at the Tokyo Film Festival, and Brazil's Festival de Gramado for her portrayal of Tita in the 1992 film Like Water for Chocolate. The film received the attention of US film critics and moviegoers, and facilitated her entry into the American film industry.

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