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Who is the lead actress in Cuarón's'Roma'?

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  • Yalitza Aparicio

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Yalitza Aparicio is the lead actress in Cuarón's'Roma'. She is an indigenous Mexican woman who has never acted before. She was chosen by Cuarón after a nationwide casting call. The film tells the story of a domestic worker in Mexico City in the 1970s. Aparicio's performance has been praised by critics, and she has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress.
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