Coco
2017
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Natalia Cordova-Buckley (born November 25, 1982) is a Mexican-American actress. She is best known for starring as Elena "Yo-Yo" Rodriguez / Slingshot in the ABC superhero drama series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013–2020).
Natalia Cordova-Buckley is a Mexican actress and producer, known for The Mosquito Coast, Coco and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. She was born in Mexico City and is the granddaughter of Pancho Córdova.
- Actress, Producer
- November 25, 1982
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- Brianne Tracy
- She was bullied about her voice as a kid. “I got teased for my voice because I have a very low, husky voice,” Cordova-Buckley says. “The kids wouldn’t chase me around when we played tag because they would say that I screamed like a Godzilla.
- When she was bullied, she looked up to Frida Kahlo (and now she plays her!) Having the opportunity to voice the Mexican painter in Coco is a full circle moment for Cordova-Buckley.
- She grew up in Mexico before moving to the U.S. to pursue acting. Cordova-Buckley was born in Mexico City and was raised in Cancun. As a young girl, she celebrated the Day of the Dead many times, but never enjoyed Halloween.
- She was a classically trained dancer first. Cordova-Buckley developed a talent for dance at a young age and trained under renowned ballet teacher Fernando Alonso, who is the co-founder of the Cuban National Ballet.
Jun 10, 2020 · The actress, who plays Yo-Yo, talks about the show's evolution, her character's journey, and the item she took from the set. She also reveals her first day with a fever, working with Ming-Na Wen, and her hope for the fans.
- Senior Entertainment Reporter
Natalia Cordova-Buckley was born on November 25, 1982 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. She is an actress and producer, known for The Mosquito Coast (2021), Coco (2017) and Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022). She has been married to Brian Buckley since November 11, 2011.
- November 25, 1982
Dec 1, 2017 · Natalia Cordova-Buckley stars as Elena "Yo-Yo" Rodriguez on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." (ABC photo) Natalia Cordova-Buckley interview: Meet newest member of 'Marvel's Agents of...
Natalia Cordova-Buckley (born November 25, 1982) is a Mexican-American actress. She is best known for starring as Elena "Yo-Yo" Rodriguez / Slingshot in the ABC superhero drama series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013–2020).
