Emily Rios plays Magdalena in the 2006 film Quinceañera.
The American independent drama follows Magdalena, a Mexican American teenager living in Los Angeles, as her family prepares for her quinceañera. Her pregnancy becomes the central conflict when her conservative relatives reject her.
Rios was a teenager when she played Magdalena, a role that helped establish her as a notable young actor. The film also features Jesse Garcia as Carlos and Chalo González as Tío Tomás.
Quinceañera is sometimes confused with a documentary or a traditional ceremony guide, but it is a scripted feature film. Its title refers to the birthday celebration that shapes the story, while the film focuses on family, sexuality, religion, and community.