The person who inspired Mama Coco

The adorable elderly lady with braided grey hair, seems familiar. Yes. She is none other than the woman who inspired one of the most popular animated films.She is Mama Coco.

[MediCali]

She’s still so sharp and brilliant. Abuelitas are the best.

[ahmanster]

She’s in excellent health for being 105 years old

[ariellau]

gotta love how disney creates a villain in the movie who steals from the original creator without giving any credit, then turns around and does the same

[mysticraven]

Even if Disney isn’t recognizing her as Mama Coco, at least the world is starting to recognize her. It’s ironic that one of the movie’s plot points is about recognition and yet she isn’t getting as much recognition as the character that is based off her. I think Maria is a beautiful woman and definitely deserves more recognition.

[b_bbob]

Im amazed how Disney only used her for a character(which by the way she was one of the most main character in the movie) and they didn't even acknowledge her in any way.

[swtxylomimi]

Its amazing how she can still walk at age 105!

[csargtx]

She's called Maria de la Salud, which is Maria of the health, (she's 105 years)

[MyChemicalFlowerr]

Rest in peace Doña Salud she died today. 🥺
109 years old she live a long live ♥️
Siempre la recordaremos 🙏🏼🇲🇽

[tamalsom]

It's so sad
She should be honoured by Walt Disney as the Real Mama Coco

[cari]

Even the whole house and neighborhood looks like the coco movie

[Aliejha]

she’s 105 and talks so perfectly. i love her. may she live a longer life

[LEELOLKH]

She looks exactly like Mama Coco in Coco(2017). They surely stole the characters from her.

[ramekin]

Mama Coco: has already passed away in the movie. (Canon)
Maria de la Salud: Is very much alive and healthy.

*_That's although the more reason to say she is herself, but all their asking is for credit and recognition to be given._*

[evelynruvalcaba]

The fact that they're not even asking for money and rather just have that recognition is honestly just wholesome and I hope they do reach it eventually

[chucklawrence]

She speaks clearly with a sound voice ... what a blessing

[GelssPen]

I can't believe Mama Coco really exist

[ghog]

She still walks and talks like she is 50 years younger! What a charm!

[imanimaldonado]

The family after watching Coco through the credits:

Hijo de su-

[RamdomRando]

105 years old and she's incredibly well spoken! Amazing.

[ruthymoore]

Maria: my name is not mama coco

Editor: *while the granddaughter is talking* -mama coco's granddaughter