In the film Quinceañera, what is the central character’s first name?

In the film Quinceañera, the central character’s first name is Magdalena.

Magdalena is a teenager living in Los Angeles who is preparing for her quinceañera. When she becomes pregnant, her family’s expectations and religious beliefs produce a major conflict. The film follows her changing relationships with relatives and neighbors rather than treating the celebration as a simple party plot.

Emily Rios plays Magdalena in the 2006 film directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland. Her cousin Carlos, played by Jesse Garcia, is another major character, and the story also gives important attention to Tío Tomás. These names can be confused because the movie contains several interconnected family stories.

The film is also known by the alternate title Echo Park, L.A. It won both the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award in the dramatic competition at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival.