Marina de Tavira humbly deflects Camila Sodi's 'best actress' compliment

Actress Marina de Tavira has responded with measured humility to high praise from Camila Sodi, the ex-wife of her current partner, Diego Luna. Sodi had described de Tavira as the "best actress of the contemporary era," a sentiment the actress, while appreciative, does not fully accept.

The compliment originated after Sodi attended a performance of "Antígona González," a play starring de Tavira that addresses themes of disappearance and violence. Moved by the play's subject matter and de Tavira's performance, Sodi publicly declared her admiration. "Marina de Tavira, besides that, I love her very much because she is part of my family, I think she is the best actress in Mexico," Sodi stated at the time, emphasizing her support for de Tavira's projects as a sign of family unity.

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Marina de Tavira, besides that, I love her very much because she is part of my family, I think she is the best actress in Mexico.

Now, as de Tavira stars in the play "A Streetcar Named Desire," she was asked about Sodi's effusive comments. "Well, I thank her very much for the comment, but it is not like that, not at all, but I appreciate it with much affection," de Tavira replied, acknowledging the gesture while distancing herself from the "best actress" label.

Diego Luna and Camila Sodi were married from 2007 to 2013. Luna began his relationship with de Tavira in 2019. Sodi's continued public support and affectionate remarks highlight a seemingly amicable dynamic between the two women, despite their shared connection to Luna.

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Well, I thank her very much for the comment, but it is not like that, not at all, but I appreciate it with much affection.