La India María
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"La India María" (born María Nicolasa Cruz) is a fictional character portrayed and created by actress María Elena Velasco.[1] The character frequently endures situations of racial discrimination, classism, and corruption, although in all of these turmoils, María undoubtedly resolves them with hilarious acts of good-nature and morality. She has represented the poor indigenous, the migrant worker, the forsaken woman, and even free-spirited nuns for over 30 years. She has been the lead character in 16 films and in a spin-off television series entitled, Ay María Qué Puntería. Most recently, the character has appeared in cameo appearances in the television programs Mujer, casos de la vida real and La Familia Peluche.
María Nicolasa Cruz | |
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![]() La India María as depicted in Tonta tonta pero no tanto (1972) | |
First appearance | "Tonta tonta pero no tanto" (1972) |
Last appearance | "La hija de Moctezuma" (2014) |
Portrayed by | María Elena Velasco (1972-2015) |
In-universe information | |
Nickname | La India María |
Gender | female |
Occupation | Housemaid, farmer, public vendor, artisan, politician |
Relatives | Yaqueline (sister) Lupe (sister) Eufemia (cousin) Chencha (cousin) "Tata" (grandfather) don Macario (foster father) doña "Chona" (foster mother) |