★ HOW OLD IS MARIANA CHENILLO?
Mariana Chenillo is 48 years old, born July 23, 1977 in MX · Leo.
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About
Mariana Chenillo directed the first Best Picture-winning film by a Mexican woman at the Ariel awards with Nora's Will, a dark comedy about five days after a planned suicide. Born in Mexico City, she shaped Mexican cinema through projects like Paradise (2013) and Netflix's Club de Cuervos. As a Leo, she channels creative intensity into character-driven narratives.
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Biography
Mariana Chenillo is a Mexican film director and screenwriter born in Mexico City. She made history as the first female filmmaker to direct a Best Picture-winning film at Mexico's Ariel awards—Nora's Will (2008), a comedy-drama exploring five days after a suicide carefully orchestrated to reunite a fractured family. Her directorial range spans Paradise (2013), which centers an overweight couple's relocation from suburban Naucalpan to Mexico City, and the political drama Revolución (2010). Beyond features, Chenillo directed episodes of the Mexican comedy Soy tu fan and Netflix's Club de Cuervos, and co-directed the Netflix limited series Somos. Her screenwriting and directing work reflects a commitment to intimate, socially conscious storytelling rooted in Mexican life. Born under the Leo sign, she harnesses creative determination to build deeply human narratives. As a screenwriter and director, she develops original material and guides performances across multiple formats.
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Trivia
- Nora's Will, her breakthrough film, was about five days following a suicide the protagonist planned to bring her family together.
- She directed episodes for both traditional Mexican television (Soy tu fan) and Netflix productions (Club de Cuervos, Somos).
- Paradise explored class and body politics by following an overweight couple's move from Naucalpan suburbs into Mexico City proper.
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Numerology
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The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Mariana Chenillo often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
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HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
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- Jung Chae-yeonOx · 1997
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CHALLENGING
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Mariana Chenillo?
- Mariana Chenillo is 48 years old (born July 23, 1977).
- When is Mariana Chenillo's birthday?
- Mariana Chenillo was born on July 23, 1977.
- What is Mariana Chenillo's zodiac sign?
- Mariana Chenillo is a Leo, born July 23, 1977.
- What is Mariana Chenillo's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Mariana Chenillo was born in 1977, the year of the Fire Snake.
- Where is Mariana Chenillo from?
- Mariana Chenillo is from MX.
- What does Mariana Chenillo do?
- Mariana Chenillo is a writer.
- Is Mariana Chenillo still alive?
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