From Tlaxiaco to Hollywood: For Yalitza all roads lead to 'Roma' The movie Roma has rocketed newcomer Yalitza Aparicio from pre-school teacher in a dusty village in Mexico to the glamor of Hollywood on Oscars night. The actress grew up in a tiny house among flowers, chickens and cows, before becoming Cuaron's on-screen muse and becoming an icon for many across Mexico. IMAGES of her childhood home, FILE IMAGES of Yalitza Aparicio and SOUNDBITES from hometown residents who knew the actress