Lumi Cavazos
Biography
Lumi Cavazos, also known as Luz Maria Cavazos, is a Mexican actress born on December 21, 1968, in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She began her acting career at the age of fifteen and made her film debut in Busi Cortes's 1988 film El Secreto de Romalia. Cavazos achieved international recognition for her portrayal of Tita in the film adaptation of Laura Esquivel's novel Like Water for Chocolate. For this performance, she won Best Actress awards at the Tokyo Film Festival and Brazil's Festival de Gramado. Her work in the film attracted the attention of United States film critics and moviegoers, facilitating her entry into the American film industry and leading to her relocation to Los Angeles.
Career overview
Luz Maria Cavazos, known professionally as Lumi Cavazos, is a Mexican actress born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, on December 21, 1968. She began her acting career at the age of 15 and made her film debut in Busi Cortes' 1988 film El Secreto de Romalia. Throughout her career, she has acted in numerous Mexican films and television series, and has also worked in the United States.
Cavazos gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Tita in the film adaptation of Laura Esquivel's novel, Like Water for Chocolate. Her performance in the film earned her Best Actress awards at the Tokyo Film Festival and Brazil's Festival de Gramado. The film's success caught the attention of US film critics and moviegoers, facilitating her entry into the American film industry and leading to her relocation to Los Angeles.
In addition to her work in Like Water for Knowledge and her feature film debut, her television and film credits include appearances in projects such as El vuelo del águila and Gritos de muerte y libertad. With numerous credits spanning film and television, she has built a substantial career working internationally in both Mexico and the United States.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
41 titles- Life Is (2026) as Rebeca
- LaLola (2024)
- Cecilia (2021)
- The Devil's Mark (2020) as Cecilia
- This Is Not Berlin (2019) as Susana
- Falco (2018) as Silvia
- Olimpia (2018) as Hernán's mother
- The Promise (2018) as Marta
- Por siempre Joan Sebastián (2016) as Celia Figueroa
- Half of the World (2011) as Juana
- Gritos de Muerte y Libertad (2010) as Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez
- Gritos D Muerte y Libertad (2010) as Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez
- Once Upon a Time in Durango (2010)
- Rock Marí (2010)
- Viva High School Musical: Mexico (2008) as Mariana's Mother
- The Black Pimpernel (2007) as Ana Dominguez
- El brassier de Emma (2007) as Dra. Ortega
- Panoram Project (2006)
- A Good Death Beats a Dull Life (2006) as Aurora
- Contra Todo: Against All Odds (2006)
- 7 Days (2005) as Sra. Garza
- Exposed (2003) as Laura Silvera
- A Way Out (2003)
- In the Time of the Butterflies (2001) as Patria Mirabal
- Never Too Young to Dream (2001) as Rebeca
- Bless the Child (2000) as Sister Rosa
- The Magic Hour (2000) as Sor Fabiola
- Mascara (1999) as Laura
- Sugar Town (1999) as Rosio
- Optical Fibre (1998) as María Ponce
- Last Stand at Saber River (1997) as Luz
- Sweet Release (1997) as La Nena
- Bottle Rocket (1996) as Inez
- Land of Milk & Honey (1995) as Rosie
- Viva San Isidro! (1995) as Antonia
- Manhattan Merengue (1995) as Rosita
- Bandits (1995) as Anna
- Tres destinos (1993) as Cristina
- Like Water for Chocolate (1992) as Tita
- Serpientes y escaleras (1992) as Rebeca
- Romelia's Secret (1988) as Blanca
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lumi Cavazos best known for?
Lumi Cavazos is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including This Is Not Berlin (2019), Panoram Project (2006), 7 Days (2005), Mars Daybreak (2004).
When and where was Lumi Cavazos born?
Lumi Cavazos was born on December 21, 1968 in Monterrey, Nuevo León, México.
How many credits does Lumi Cavazos have?
Lumi Cavazos has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2026.
What is Lumi Cavazos's background in cinema and television?
Lumi Cavazos, also known as Luz Maria Cavazos, is a Mexican actress born on December 21, 1968, in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She began her acting career at the age of fifteen and made her film debut in Busi Cortes's 1988 film El Secreto de Romalia. Cavazos achieved international recognition for her portrayal of Tit...
Lumi Cavazos by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- 7 Days (2005) as Sra. Garza — aged about 36
- Like Water for Chocolate (1992) as Tita — aged about 23
- This Is Not Berlin (2019) as Susana — aged about 50
- Bottle Rocket (1996) as Inez — aged about 27
- Last Stand at Saber River (1997) as Luz — aged about 28
- Panoram Project (2006) — aged about 37
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