Mariana Botas

Mariana Botas is a Mexican actress known for her long-running portrayal of Martina López in the popular sitcom Una familia de diez.^[1][2] Born Mariana Botas Lima on January 29, 1990, in Mexico City, she entered the entertainment industry as a child, appearing in commercials, children's telenovelas such as Una luz en el camino and Serafín, and theater productions.^[1] She gained early recognition as the winner of the Miss Chiquitita contest featured on the variety program Sábado Gigante.^[1] Her career gained significant momentum with her role as the charming yet spoiled teenage daughter in Una familia de diez, a series that spanned multiple seasons and solidified her presence in Mexican television comedy.^[1][2] She has continued to work across telenovelas, anthology series, and other formats, with notable appearances in Esperanza del corazón, La rosa de Guadalupe, and Como dice el dicho.^[2] In addition to her acting work in television and theater, Botas has explored musical projects and maintained an active presence on digital platforms.^[1] She further expanded her public profile as a participant in the third season of the reality competition La Casa de los Famosos México.^[1] Over more than two decades, she has built a versatile career characterized by consistent work in family-oriented and dramatic programming.^[1]

Early life

Background and childhood entry into acting

Mariana Botas Lima was born on January 29, 1990, in Mexico City, Mexico. ^{[2] [3]} She entered the acting profession as a child performer and began appearing on television around the age of eight. ^[2] Her first credited role came in 1998. ^[2] This early start marked the beginning of her career in Mexican television. ^[4]

Acting career

Child and adolescent roles

Mariana Botas began her acting career as a child in 1998 with her debut in the telenovela Una luz en el camino, where she portrayed Luciana across 90 episodes. ^[5] She continued building her early resume with a role as Ana in Serafín (1999), appearing in three episodes. ^[5] In 2000, she played Mary Ríos in El precio de tu amor for three episodes. ^[5] Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, Botas took on various guest and supporting roles in children's and family-oriented programming. ^[5] She appeared as Daniela in one episode of Plaza Sésamo (2001) and as a niña in one episode of La familia P. Luche (2002). ^[5] That same year, she portrayed Mary Paz Mazagatos in ¡Vivan los niños! for three episodes. ^[5] She also contributed to the long-running anthology series Mujer, casos de la vida real from 1998 to 2007, appearing in 12 episodes in various characters. ^[5] In 2007, as an adolescent, she had a guest appearance as Chómpiras in one episode of Al diablo con los guapos. ^[5] These early credits in Mexican television established her presence as a young performer in telenovelas and children's shows before she transitioned to longer-running roles. ^[5]

Una familia de diez

Mariana Botas is widely recognized for portraying Martina López González in the Mexican sitcom Una familia de diez, a role that marked her career as her most emblematic and long-lasting character. ^{[2] [6]} She played Martina López González from 2007 to 2023, appearing in 136 episodes of the series, which narrates the comical everyday mishaps of a large family living in a single apartment. ^{[2] [6]} This role established her as a central figure in the production, becoming one of the most identifiable elements for the audience and significantly contributing to her recognition in Mexican television. ^[2] Botas maintained a continuous presence in the main cast throughout the seasons, reflecting her long-term commitment to the project and her integration into the fictional family's dynamics. ^[2] She later reprised the character of Martina López González in a guest appearance on the series ¿Tú crees? in 2022, appearing in one episode. ^[2] This character represents her most notable contribution to television comedy, having evolved alongside the series for more than fifteen years. ^[2]

Other television credits

Mariana Botas has taken on recurring and guest roles in several Mexican television series beyond her primary long-term commitment to Una familia de diez. Between 2008 and 2009, she appeared in four episodes of the anthology drama La rosa de Guadalupe, portraying multiple characters including Chata in the episode "Lupito." ^{[2] [7]} In the telenovela Esperanza del corazón (also known as Hoping Heart), she played Britney Figueroa Guzmán across 142 episodes from 2011 to 2012. ^[2] She made two appearances on the anthology series Como dice el dicho between 2012 and 2017, in roles credited as Carolina and Flor. ^[2] Botas portrayed Marilyn in a single episode of Alma de ángel in 2019. ^[2] From 2018 to 2020, she recurred as Thalía in the supernatural series Demon (known as Diablero in its original release), appearing in 10 episodes across its two seasons. ^{[2] [8]}

Reality television appearances

La Casa de los Famosos México

Mariana Botas participated as a contestant in the third season of La Casa de los Famosos México, the Mexican version of the Celebrity Big Brother reality television series produced by TelevisaUnivision. ^[9] In this format, celebrities live together in a specially constructed house isolated from the outside world, under 24-hour video and audio surveillance, while competing in challenges, forming alliances, and facing weekly nominations and public votes to avoid eviction. ^[10] Known for her acting background that contributed to her public recognition, Botas entered the competition among a group of notable personalities. ^[9] She became the fifth contestant eliminated from the season following a public vote. ^{[11] [12]}

Top Chef VIP

Mariana Botas competed as a celebrity contestant in the third season of Top Chef VIP, Telemundo's reality television cooking competition that brings together non-professional celebrities to face culinary challenges judged by renowned chefs, with the season premiering in May 2024. ^[13] The actress, recognized for her work in Mexican television, entered the kitchen determined to prove her skills in a new arena beyond acting. ^[13] During her run, Botas faced early setbacks, including an initial elimination from the competition. ^[14] She later re-entered after performing successfully in a challenge that allowed previously eliminated contestants to return, though her second stint proved brief. ^[15] Botas was eliminated for a second time based on her performance in a subsequent challenge. ^[16] Following her final departure, she reflected positively on the experience, noting she left filled with valuable learnings applicable to her life. ^[17]

Personal life

Known personal details

Mariana Botas Lima was born on January 29, 1990, in Mexico City, Mexico. ^[1] She holds Mexican nationality and remains associated with Mexico City as her place of origin. ^[1] Limited verified details are publicly available about her personal life beyond these basic biographical facts.