Happy birthday! Mayrín Villanueva turns 56 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Mexico City
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 56 on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.

Mayrín Villanueva is celebrating her 56th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Mayrín Villanueva (Mentir para vivir, Una familia con suerte, The Prettiest Ugly Girl, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 56th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Villanueva, a cultural icon

Born in Mexico City on October 8, 1970, Mayrín Villanueva's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Mexican history. Villanueva'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 Mayrín hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mayrín Villanueva as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 56.

Happy Birthday, Mayrín, you're the best!

Mayrín Villanueva career in pictures

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