María Mercedes Coroy (born September 3, 1994)[1] is a Guatemalan actress of Maya descent. She is known for her roles in Ixcanul, La Llorona, Bel Canto, Malinche, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

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María Mercedes Coroy
Born	(1994-09-03) September 3, 1994 (age 28) Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala
Occupation	Actress

Early life and education

Coroy was born and raised in Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala.[2][3][4][5] She speaks Kaqchikel Mayan as well as Spanish and some Poqomam Mayan.[2][5]

In 2016, she graduated from University of San Carlos de Guatemala with a degree in acting.[2]

Career

She was discovered via a casting call by Jayro Bustamante.[3][5] She is best known for her roles in Bustamante's films Ixcanul and La Llorona.[5]

At the 2019 Venice Film Festival, she wore a typical Quetzaltenango costume.[6]

In 2022, she joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe by appearing in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever where she played Namor's mother.

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[ru] Корой, Мария Мерседес