Concepción Márquez, acclaimed Mexican actress, dies at 82

Mexican actress Concepción Márquez has passed away at the age of 82. Her death was confirmed by the Asociación Nacional de Actores (ANDA) and the Centro Cultural Helénico, both of which honored her extensive career in theater, film, and television.

Márquez enjoyed a career spanning more than four decades. She was well-known for her roles in various television productions, including the telenovela ‘María la del Barrio’, where she played a neighbor of the character Agripina. Her film credits include ‘La Zona’, ‘El viaje de la nonna’, and ‘Locas por el cambio’.

A significant milestone in her career was her nomination for the Ariel Award for Best Actress in 2018 for her performance in the film ‘Cría Puercos’. The Centro Cultural Helénico described her as an endearing presence for multiple generations of viewers. The specific cause of death has not yet been publicly disclosed.