Margarita Kenéfic1

Margarita Kenéfic is a Guatemalan actress, playwright and theatre artist of Irish and mestiza heritage, celebrated for her powerful work on stage and in film. She gained international acclaim for her role as Carmen in La Llorona (2019), a politically charged horror drama that spotlighted Guatemala’s history and earned festival honors and award nominations. She also appears as Ernestina in Rita (2024), further expanding her cinematic presence. Kenéfic’s career also spans decades in theatre.