Happy birthday! Marlene Favela turns 49 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Mexico City
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 49 on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025.

Marlene Favela is celebrating her 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Marlene Favela (Gata Salvaje, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Favela, a cultural icon

Born Silvia Marlene Favela Meraz in Santiago Papasquiaro on August 5, 1976, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Mexican history. Favela's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Marlene hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Marlene Favela as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 49.

Happy Birthday, Marlene, you're the best!

Marlene Favela career in pictures

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