Sara García

Sara García
García in 1954
Born
Sara Rita de la Luz García

(1892-09-03)3 September 1892
Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico
Died21 November 1980(1980-11-21) (aged 88)
Resting placePanteón Español
Mexico City
Other namesLa Abuelita de México
OccupationActress
Years active1917–1980
Spouse
Fernando Ibáñez
(m. 1918; died 1932)
Partner(s)Rosario González Cuenca (c. 1922-1980; presumably)
ChildrenMaría Fernanda Ibáñez

Sara Rita de la Luz García (3 September 1892 – 21 November 1980) was a Mexican actress and comedian who made her biggest mark during the "Golden Age of Mexican cinema". During the 1940s and 1950s, she often played the part of a no-nonsense but lovable grandmother in numerous Mexican films. In later years, she played parts in Mexican telenovelas.

García is remembered by her nickname, La Abuelita de México ("Mexico's Grandmother").