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Ana Valeria Becerril (born 4 January 1997) is a Mexican actress. She has starred in April's Daughter and Control Z.
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Life and career
[edit]Ana Valeria Becerril was born on 4 January 1997 in Mexico City, Mexico.[1] She started her career in 2016 with the short film Magnífico and in the same year, she played as Camila in Camila.[2] In 2017, she starred in April's Daughter.[3] She received several acting awards for this film. In 2019, she played as Lucy in Muerte al Verano.[4] In 2020, she began appearing as Sofía in the Netflix series Control Z.[5] In 2020, she starred in the short film Aire de lluvia[6] and in the same year, she played as Eva in Mi novia es la revolución.[7] In 2021, she played the lead role Gina in Los Dias Que No Estuve.[8]
Filmography
[edit]| Short film | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2016 | Magnífico | Paula |
| 2016 | Camila | Camila |
| 2020 | Aire de lluvia | Daniela |
| Film | ||
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2017 | April's Daughter | Valeria |
| 2019 | Muerte al Verano | Lucy |
| 2021 | Los Dias Que No Estuve | Gina |
| My Girlfriend Is the Revolution | Eva | |
| 2023 | ¿Cómo matar a mamá? | Teté |
| Television | ||
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2020–2022 | Control Z | Sofía Herrera |
| 2022–present | Las Bravas F.C. | Claudia |
| 2024 - present | Las Hermanas Guerra | Jacinta/Itzel |
Awards
[edit]| Year | Award name | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017[9] | CANACINE Awards | Best Female Promise | April's Daughter | Won | [10] |
| 2018 | 60th Ariel Awards | Breakthrough Female Performance | Won | [11] |
References
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- ^ "Ана Валерия Бесеррил: фото, биография, фильмография, новости - Вокруг ТВ". Вокруг ТВ. Archived from the original on 2022-01-31. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
- ^ Stage, The Film (2017-05-23). "Cannes Review: 'April's Daughter' Marks a High Point for Michel Franco". The Film Stage. Archived from the original on 2020-03-13. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
- ^ "Muerte al verano". FICM. Archived from the original on 2021-09-10. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
- ^ "Netflix 'Control Z' Full Cast List: Meet Ana Valeria Becerril and others from the teen drama". meaww.com. Archived from the original on 2021-09-10. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
- ^ "Aire de lluvia". FICM. Archived from the original on 2021-09-10. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
- ^ medio04.net. "Marcelino Islas termina rodaje de "Mi novia es la Revolución" y estrenará "Clases de Historia"". www.imagenpoblana.com (in Mexican Spanish). Archived from the original on 2021-09-10. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "El nuevo reto de Ana Valeria Becerril en "Los días que no estuve"". Tú en línea (in Mexican Spanish). 2021-07-12. Archived from the original on 2021-07-13. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
- ^ "Canacine premia a "Las hijas de Abril"". El Universal (in Spanish). 2017-12-07. Archived from the original on 2017-12-08. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
- ^ Moore, Camille (2020-06-02). "10 Things You Didn't Know about Ana Valeria Becerril". TVOvermind. Archived from the original on 2022-01-31. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
- ^ Hecht, John (2018-06-05). "'I Dream in Another Language' Tops Mexico's Ariel Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2021-09-10. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
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[edit]Ana Valeria Becerril
View on GrokipediaEarly life and education
Birth and family background
Ana Valeria Becerril was born on January 4, 1997, in Mexico City, Mexico.[2] She is of Mexican ethnicity, with Latin American heritage through her family roots in the country.[4] Becerril grew up in a close-knit family in Mexico City alongside her younger sister, Astrid. Her parents, Jorge Humberto Becerril Enríquez and Patricia Segura Medina, are both academics who have worked as professors at Tecnológico de Monterrey, specializing in fields such as life sciences and health sciences. While specific artistic influences from her family are not prominently documented, their professional backgrounds in education provided a stable environment during her early years.[5][4][6][7] Her childhood unfolded in the dynamic cultural milieu of Mexico City, a bustling metropolis rich in history, arts, and urban energy that shaped her formative experiences up to her pre-teen years.[8][4]Acting training and early influences
Becerril began her acting journey at the age of 15 by joining the Macramé Collective, a performing arts group focused on theater in Mexico City, where she developed foundational skills through collaborative performances.[3][4] Her family, including parents who were science professors, provided encouragement for her artistic pursuits during this formative period.[4] Concurrently, she completed her high school education at Colegio Madrid in Mexico City, balancing academic studies with her growing interest in the performing arts.[4][9] Following high school, Becerril pursued formal acting training at CasAzul, a renowned drama school in Mexico City, where she honed her craft through structured courses in acting and dramatic arts.[4][10] This education emphasized technical proficiency and emotional depth, preparing her for stage work in the vibrant Mexican theater scene.[11] Her early theater experiences with the Macramé Collective included key productions that shaped her approach to performance, such as El último arrecife en tercera dimensión directed by Mariana Gándara at the Centro Cultural Helénico in 2013, marking her stage debut.[3][10] Additional works like El Rey Galaor under Ximena Sánchez and Rigoletto directed by Enrique Singer provided hands-on workshops and mentorship, drawing from Mexico's rich tradition of experimental and classical theater to influence her style.[3] These collaborations introduced her to diverse directorial visions, fostering influences from contemporary Mexican theater practices.[3]Professional career
Debut and breakthrough roles
Ana Valeria Becerril made her professional acting debut in 2016 at the age of 19, appearing as Paula in the short comedy-drama film Magnífico, directed by an emerging Mexican filmmaker, which explored themes of envy and betrayal among aspiring performers.[12] In the same year, she starred as the titular character in the short film Camila, directed by Rafael Martínez Sánchez, portraying a young woman navigating tragic events and societal stigma in a narrative centered on resilience and personal promises.[13] These early roles marked her entry into screen acting, building on her prior theater experience that provided foundational skills in emotional depth and improvisation.[14] Becerril's breakthrough came in 2017 with her lead role as Valeria in April's Daughter (Las hijas de abril), directed by Michel Franco, a critically acclaimed drama that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. In the film, 17-year-old Valeria, living a carefree life in Puerto Vallarta with her half-sister Clara, discovers she is pregnant by her boyfriend Mateo and initially keeps the news from her estranged mother, April; however, when April unexpectedly returns to "help," her possessive and manipulative nature disrupts the family dynamic, forcing Valeria to confront issues of independence, motherhood, and betrayal as she navigates the birth and its aftermath.[15] Becerril's portrayal of the naive yet resilient Valeria was praised for its authenticity, with critics noting her ability to convey a spectrum of emotions—from joy and vulnerability to despair—through subtle facial expressions and body language, establishing her as a compelling newcomer in Mexican cinema.[16] As a young actress transitioning from theater to film, Becerril faced the typical challenges of adapting to the more intimate and technically demanding medium of screen performance, where nuanced subtlety often replaced the broader gestures of stage work; her debut projects highlighted this learning curve, as she balanced improvisation with the precision required for close-up shots.[15] The film's success amplified her visibility, earning the Un Certain Regard Prize at Cannes and subsequent screenings at international festivals including San Sebastián, Palm Springs, and AFI Fest, which introduced her talent to global audiences and solidified her breakthrough in the industry.[17][18][19]Expansion into film and television
Following her breakthrough in April's Daughter, Becerril broadened her career by taking on diverse roles in both Mexican cinema and streaming television, showcasing her versatility across genres from drama to thriller and comedy. In 2021, she portrayed Lucy in the coming-of-age drama Muerte al verano, a film that explores themes of youthful innocence, first love, and personal loss amid a challenging urban environment; the role earned her an Ariel Award nomination for Best Actress.[20][3] This role marked her continued presence in intimate, character-driven indie films, building on her early dramatic strengths. The following year, she expanded into the thriller genre with the lead role of Sofía Herrera in Netflix's Control Z (2020–2022), a series about high school secrets and cyberbullying that ran for three seasons and gained international viewership.[21] Becerril's film work in the early 2020s further demonstrated her range, including a lead role as Eva in the 2021 coming-of-age romance Mi novia es la revolución, set against the backdrop of 1990s Mexico, which delved into themes of adolescent rebellion, identity, and LGBTQ+ awakening.[22] She followed this with a supporting part in the 2023 dark comedy How to Kill Mom (¿Cómo matar a mamá?), where she played one of three estranged sisters confronting their mother's terminal illness during a chaotic family road trip, blending humor with emotional depth.[23] By 2024, Becerril appeared in the telenovela-style drama Sisters' Feud (Las hermanas Guerra) as Jacinta Zenteno, contributing to a narrative of familial rivalry and betrayal that highlighted her ability to handle intense ensemble dynamics.[24] On television, Becerril shifted toward lighter fare with her role as Claudia in HBO Max's Las Bravas F.C. (2022–2024), a sports comedy following an all-women's soccer team challenging societal norms and personal hurdles in a small town.[25] This project represented a genre pivot to comedic ensemble work, contrasting her prior thrillers. In 2024, she took on the antagonistic role of Rosaura de la Garza in the HBO adaptation of Like Water for Chocolate, a magical realism drama based on Laura Esquivel's novel, exploring love, tradition, and family secrets during the Mexican Revolution; the series was renewed for a second season shortly after its debut.[26][27] Becerril's career evolution by 2025 included international collaborations, notably her starring role in the Chile-Mexico co-production Isla Oculta, a sci-fi thriller series about a detective investigating a disappearance tied to ancient myths in Patagonia, which premiered at the Guadalajara International Film Festival in June 2025 and was released broadly in October 2025.[28][29] This project underscored her growing involvement in cross-border productions and genre experimentation, as she noted in interviews that it allowed Latin American storytelling to embrace science fiction with local cultural roots. Her trajectory reflects a deliberate broadening from domestic dramas to global platforms, maintaining a focus on complex female characters across thrillers, comedies, and period pieces.Filmography
Films
Ana Valeria Becerril has appeared in several feature films, showcasing her range in dramatic and comedic roles. Her film debut came with a lead role in a family drama, followed by supporting parts in coming-of-age stories and ensemble casts exploring personal and social themes.| Year | Title | Role | Director | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Las hijas de Abril (April's Daughter) | Valeria | Michel Franco | In this drama, Becerril portrays the pregnant teenager Valeria, who attempts to keep her condition secret from her estranged, overbearing mother upon her unexpected return. |
| 2021 | Muerte al Verano (Death to Summer) | Lucy | Sebastián Padilla | Becerril plays Lucy, a young woman entangled in a group of friends' emotional turmoil during a summer of love, loss, and self-discovery in this coming-of-age drama.[20] |
| 2021 | Mi novia es la revolución (My Girlfriend Is the Revolution) | Eva | Marcelino Islas Hernández | As Eva, a bold and rebellious adolescent, Becerril contributes to this romantic comedy-drama about youthful awakening and first love amid societal changes.[22] |
| 2021 | Los días que no estuve (The Days I Wasn't There) | Gina | Samuel Ríos y Valles | Becerril embodies Gina, a complex figure in a man's quest to reclaim his life after a mysterious absence, in this introspective drama about memory and redemption. |
| 2023 | ¿Cómo matar a mamá? (How to Kill Mom?) | Teté | José Ramón Chávez Delgado | In this dark comedy-drama, Becerril plays Teté, one of three estranged sisters accompanying their ailing mother on a road trip with unexpected revelations about family bonds. |
Television series
Ana Valeria Becerril made her television debut in 2020 with the Mexican teen drama series Control Z, where she portrayed the lead role of Sofía Herrera, a socially isolated high school student who investigates a hacker exposing classmates' secrets across all three seasons on Netflix.[21] The series, blending mystery and coming-of-age elements, follows Sofía's arc from an outsider navigating personal trauma to a determined protagonist confronting school-wide chaos and her own vulnerabilities. In 2022, Becerril starred as Claudia in Las Bravas F.C., a sports comedy-drama about a disgraced soccer coach rebuilding a women's team in a small town; she appeared in 16 episodes over two seasons on Max. Her character, a talented but rebellious player, evolves from harboring family resentments to embracing teamwork and personal growth amid the team's underdog journey. Becerril guest-starred in the 2023 dystopian anthology miniseries El colapso as Julia in one episode, exploring societal breakdown in Mexico City due to resource shortages, streamed on VIX.[30] The episode depicts her character's desperate survival efforts in a collapsing urban environment, highlighting themes of isolation and resilience.| Year(s) | Title | Role | Seasons/Episodes | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2022 | Control Z | Sofía Herrera | 3 seasons (24 episodes) | Netflix |
| 2022–2024 | Las Bravas F.C. | Claudia | 2 seasons (16 episodes) | Max |
| 2023 | El colapso | Julia | 1 season (1 episode) | VIX |
| 2024 | Las hermanas Guerra (Sisters' Feud) | Jacinta/Itzel | 1 season (20 episodes) | Netflix |
| 2024–present | Like Water for Chocolate | Rosaura de la Garza | 1 season (ongoing) | Max |
| 2025 | Isla Oculta | Olga Zuloaga | 1 season (6 episodes) | Streaming |
