The actress Renée Victor, the original voice of the grandmother (Abuelita) in “Coco”, died on May 30 at the age of 86.
The actress Renée Victor, known for having lent her voice to the engaging grandmother Elena in Coco, died on May 30, 2025 at the age of 86. She left us “Surrounded by his family at his home as Sherman Oaks, California”said his agency to Deadline. The actress died of cancer.
An unforgettable granny
“Renée was loved by so much and had fans around the world. Her memory will be darling by all those who knew her”said his daughters Raquel and Margo Victor in a statement.
Pixar expressed his deep sadness following his death, stressing his unforgettable contribution to the universe of Coco. “We have a broken heart to learn the death of Renée Victor, the voice of Abuelita in Coco, who was an incredible member of the Pixar family. We will always remember you”reacted the studio on its social networks.
An artist with multiple talents
Renée Victor marked the entertainment industry by his versatile career. She started in Latin music in the 1960s, performing with renowned orchestras such as those of Xavier Cugat and Pérez Prado.
With her husband, she formed the duo “Ray & Renée”, nicknamed the “Sonny & Cher Latins”, and turned internationally from 1963 to 1973. In the 1970s, she hosted the program “Pacesetters” on KTLA, highlighting the Chicano movement in the United States.
His television career began in the 1980s, with appearances in series such as the two make the pair or Matlock. She is best known for her role as Lupita, a cleaning lady of the heroine Nancy Botwin, in the cult series. The actress is also famous for lending her voice to Abuelita Elena in the Pixar Coco animated film in 2017.
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Emergencies to snowpiecer
Renée Victor also participated in productions such as The Addams Family, Emergencies, Gentefied or Mayans MC during the first 2 seasons of the Snowpiercer series, she embodied another nice grandmother, Mama Grandé; The latter lived in the tail of the train, in the lowest social caste of this dystopia.
Note also his participation in the horror film Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones (2014). She also interpreted the role of a grandmother named Irma, grandmother of the main character. She was trying to protect her grandson from an evil force.
Personalities from the world of entertainment, including actress Gloria Kellet, paid tribute to her professionalism, her talent and her human warmth. Renée Victor leaves a lasting heritage in cinema and television.
