Adriana Barraza González, a renowned Mexican actress, acting teacher, and director, was born on March 5, 1956. Her illustrious career spans multiple decades, with a notable breakthrough in 1999 when director Alejandro González Iñárritu cast her as the mother of Gael García Bernal's character in the critically acclaimed film Amores perros, which garnered a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
In 2006, Barraza collaborated with Iñárritu once more in the cinematic masterpiece Babel, earning her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her impressive body of work has solidified her position as a respected figure in the Mexican film industry.
In addition to her acting pursuits, Barraza is widely recognized in Mexico as Master Barraza, thanks to her partnership with acclaimed director Sergio Jiménez, affectionately known as El Profe. Together, they established the Actors Workshop in Mexico City, where they taught and developed their unique interpretation of Method acting. Barraza's impressive directing credits include episodes of telenovelas, where she not only directed but also coached the actors. In the 1990s, she made the bold decision to transition to acting in front of the camera.
Today, Barraza operates her own esteemed acting school, Adriana Barraza's Black Box, located in Miami, Florida. The school is staffed by her husband, Arnaldo, and daughter, Carolina, ensuring a family-driven approach to teaching and nurturing the next generation of actors.
