Cecilia Suárez discusses the emotional cost of acting: 'Millions spent on therapy and hours of self-reflection'

Cecilia Suárez, known for her roles in "La casa de las flores" and "Sexo, pudor y lágrimas," openly discussed the substantial emotional and financial investment required for her acting career. She revealed that she has spent "millions of pesos on therapy and many hours of self-reflection" to maintain control over her emotions and understand her identity as an actor.

Suárez shared these personal insights during a master class at the Guanajuato International Film Festival, where she received a national tribute. She explained that she employs various techniques to "heal" after embodying intense characters, most recently turning to psychomagic, a practice developed by Alejandro Jodorowsky that blends theater, shamanic rituals, and psychoanalysis.

"You think that after a certain time it won't happen anymore, but it doesn't (laughs). The latest has been psychomagic to protect myself during performances and remain in a stable place," Suárez commented. She also observed that younger actors often feel anxious during downtime, a period they should be enjoying.

Despite her comfort working across film, television, and theater, Suárez declared theater as her true passion. "Forgive me, Sarah (Hoch)," she joked, referencing the festival director, "Acting is headquartered there, it remains the ultimate test for actors; there are no second or third takes, no tricks, and that's what fascinates me."

Though she has lived in Spain for seven years, Suárez maintains a strong connection to Mexico, staying informed about its happenings and cherishing Mexican culture. "It's present every day, reading news, talking, eating Mexican food at home; there's a certain longing to be here or return at some point." She added that living in "voluntary exile" has been enriching, allowing her to discover her family history and recognize parts of her country within herself. Suárez expressed concern over current leadership, stating, "We have leaders who insist on dividing instead of generating synergy that enriches us more."