Which actress plays Magdalena in the 2006 film Quinceañera?

Emily Rios plays Magdalena in the 2006 film “Quinceañera.”

Magdalena is the film’s central character, a teenager in Los Angeles preparing for her quinceañera. Her family’s expectations change after she becomes pregnant, and the story follows the resulting tensions around religion, reputation, family support, and belonging.

Emily Rios was born in Los Angeles and began acting in film and television before taking the lead role in “Quinceañera.” The performance helped establish her as a recognizable young actor, and she later appeared in television productions including “Breaking Bad” and “The Bridge.”

The movie was directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2006. It is frequently discussed as an independent film portraying a Mexican-American community in Los Angeles, rather than as a general guide to every quinceañera custom.