MAIN CHARACTERS
María
An undocumented immigrant who works as a bathroom attendant at the nightclub El Infierno. Struggling and barely able to afford rent, María dreams of becoming a famous singer.
Comparable Actors: María Felix, Eiza González
THE WOMAN IN RED
A mysterious woman who becomes the focus of María’s obsession.
Comparable Actors: Tilda Swinton, Cate Blanchett
EL CERDO
María’s Boss. A Harvey Weinstein-type who has a monopoly on the town. El Cerdo owns El Infierno.
Comparable Actors: Danny Trejo, Javier Bardem
SUPPORTING CHARACTERS
EL DIABLO
The Devil. Genderless. Has a keen interest in photography.
Comparable Actors: same as The Woman in Red
DETECTIVE PAJARO
A fair if not somewhat distrustful detective, bent on solving a murder that may or may not have actually happened.
Comparable Actors: Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna
TÍO
A fast-talking talent agent and El Diablo’s right-hand man. Sleazy but with paternal qualities.
Comparable Actors: Cheech Marin
MAXÍMO
El Infierno’s handsome emcee and one of María’s few friends.
Comparable Actor: Gilbert Trejo
THE LANDLADY
A sweet elderly woman and El Cerdo’s mother. Even though María is often late on rent, the woman is very understanding. Like a grandmother to María.
Comparable Actors: Ivonne Coll, Teresa Yenque
