From Oaxaca to the world: Yalitza Aparicio. The young woman, who not even in her dreams ever imagined she’d become an actress, is about to experience one of the most exciting moments in the life of any artist: attend the Oscars. After her outstanding performance in Roma, the film directed by Alfonso Cuarón, the fate of Yalitza took an unexpected turn. From being a humble educator from Tlaxiaco, Oaxaca, she became the pride of her town, earned the affection and admiration of millions, as well as a nomination at the Academy Awards. Only days away from one of the biggest nights of her life, Yalitza appears on the cover of HOLA! Mexico, and through an intimate interview, shares her excitement of being part of the most important awards ceremony in Hollywood.
The young woman with tender gaze and a shy smile will never forget that on January 22, 2019, in the early hours of the morning she learned she had been nominated for Best Actress for her touching interpretation of Cleo in Roma. Between emotional cries, Yalitza celebrated this great achievement, a product of her outstanding work. A few weeks after the shock, the young woman from Oaxaca reveals that, if she were to win the Best Actress category, at that moment she would let her heart do the speaking. "I don’t have a prepared speech. Wouldn’t it be better to say something that comes from the heart at that moment?"