María Rojo honored in Tlatelolco, site of her iconic film 'Rojo Amanecer'

Mexican actress María Rojo marked her 83rd birthday and Mexican Cinema Day with a special tribute at the María Rojo Performing Arts Center in Tlatelolco, a location deeply significant to her career. The event, organized by Cinema Tepito, honored Rojo's extensive filmography, with a particular focus on "Rojo Amanecer," a powerful film set against the backdrop of the 1968 Tlatelolco massacre.

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I was in the third row with Margarita Isabel, in front of the Chihuahua building, and now many people who are no longer here, but I remain. Life could have been and fortunately was this, I am a true blessing.

Rojo, who was present at the Plaza de las Tres Culturas during the 1968 events, shared a poignant reflection on her survival. "I was in the third row with Margarita Isabel, in front of the Chihuahua building, and now many people who are no longer here, but I remain. Life could have been and fortunately was this, I am a true blessing," she stated. The actress expressed happiness at seeing friends like Héctor Bonilla and Ana Ofelia Murguía on screen again, even in their absence.

The tribute included screenings of "María de mi corazón" and the short film "Idilio." Rojo received the first Changarro de Barrio award for her cinematic achievements from the neighborhood organization. "I have had good tributes, some truly very emotional, but this one, that it was in a theater that you decided to name María Rojo because of Rojo Amanecer, is beautiful," she said, recalling the area's history and her connection to it.

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I have had good tributes, some truly very emotional, but this one, that it was in a theater that you decided to name María Rojo because of Rojo Amanecer, is beautiful.

The celebration continued with a mariachi performance of "Las Mañanitas" and a cake shared among attendees. Rojo's retrospective will continue at Tlatelolco for five more weekends with free admission. She is also anticipating the premiere of the play "Agosto" in October.

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I remember it for '68, for the Chihuahua building and of course I am a common Mexican woman and truly grateful.