, the Roma star, who according to the Los Angeles Times is the ?first Indigenous woman to be nominated for lead actress, and just the second Mexican actress to be recognized in that category? (after Salma Hayek for her performance in Frida), tweeted, ?I was extremely happy when I woke up very early today (local time). I was not expecting to receive this news.? Prior to Roma, Aparicio had no acting experience; she recently received her teaching degree when her sister convinced her to attend a casting call. Now, she?s an Oscar-nominated actress, alongside Glenn Close, Olivia Colman, Melissa McCarthy, and Lady Gaga. A star is born, indeed.
?From the very first casting call to this morning, my Roma journey has been extraordinary,? Aparicio said in a statement. ?As a daughter of a domestic worker and an indigenous woman myself, I am proud this movie will help those of us who feel invisible be seen. I am eternally grateful to the Academy for recognizing Roma and am honored to be part of [director Alfonso Cuarón?s] vision. Congratulations to Alfonso, the entire cast and crew, and my dear friend Marina De Tavira. I am so humbled and honored. Thank you.?
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