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"La India María"

"La India María" is a beloved Mexican fictional character created by actress Blanca Estela Pavón and later popularized by María Elena Velasco. She represents a humorous portrayal of a rural indigenous woman navigating urban life, often using comic situations to highlight social and cultural issues in Mexico. La India María is characterized by her simplicity, innocence, and resourcefulness, which endear her to audiences. The character is a cultural icon, symbolizing resilience and humor in the face of adversity, and has appeared in numerous films and television productions since the 1970s, becoming a significant figure in Mexican popular culture.