A popular actress in Spanish-language television, Adriana Barraza received rave reviews and a Golden Globe nomination for her work as the illegal immigrant forced to look after two American-born children when all are abandoned in the desert in the prestigious and thought-provoking film, “Babel” (2006).

Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, Barraza had previously worked with her director when she portrayed Octavio’s mother in the Iñárritu-helmed film, “Amores Perros” (2000). In addition to her work in front of the camera, Barraza was also a distinguished acting coach, director and drama