Mabel Cadena Biography: Facebook, Age, Partner, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Wiki, IMDb, YouTube

Mabel Cadena, is a Mexican actress celebrated for her work in film, television, and theatre.

She gained critical acclaim for her performances in Dance of the 41 (El baile de los 41) and La diosa del asfalto before making her Hollywood debut as Namora in Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

She is also known for starring in Hernán, Monarca, Señorita 89, Los enviados, and Bandidos.

Mabel Cadena
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Mitzi Mabel Martínez Cadena
Stage Name:	Mabel Cadena
Born:	September 23, 1990 (age 35 years old)
Place of Birth:	Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico, Mexico
Nationality:	Mexican
Ethnicity:	Mexican (Mestiza)
Height:	5 ft 5¾ in (167 cm)
Religion:	Not publicly disclosed
Parents:	Not publicly disclosed
Siblings:	Not publicly disclosed
Relationship:	Reportedly in a relationship with Ana Lorena Ríos
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	Approximately $2 million

Early life and Education

Mabel Cadena was born on September 23, 1990, in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico, but was raised in Minatitlán, Veracruz.

Before pursuing acting, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the Universidad Veracruzana.

She later trained professionally at the CasAzul Artes Escénicas Argos Academy in Tlalnepantla, where she honed her skills in stage performance.

Her acting career began in theatre, where she appeared in productions such as Enemigo de Clase, Las lágrimas de Edipo, and Gardenia Club, laying the foundation for her transition into television and film.

Career

Mabel Cadena made her television debut in 2012 with HBO Latin America’s Capadocia, before appearing in series including Camelia la Texana, El Señor de los Cielos, Ingobernable, Monarca, and Hernán.

Her portrayal of Tecuelhuetzin in Hernán required her to learn the Nahuatl language, earning praise for her dedication to the role.

Her breakthrough in Mexican cinema came with La diosa del asfalto and Dance of the 41 (both released in 2020), where her performance as Amada Díaz received an Ariel Award nomination for Best Actress.

In 2022, she achieved international fame by portraying Namora, the cousin of Namor, in Marvel Studios’ blockbuster Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

She later joined the cast of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip and is set to reprise her role as Namora in Avengers: Doomsday.

Awards and nominations

• Ariel Awards – Best Leading Actress – Dance of the 41 (Nominated, 2021)
• Ariel Awards – Best Supporting Actress – La diosa del asfalto (Nominated, 2022)

Social media

• Instagram: @mabel__cadena

Personal life

Mabel Cadena is 35 years old and generally keeps her private life away from the spotlight. Since 2022, she has reportedly been in a relationship with theatre director Ana Lorena Ríos, although she rarely discusses her personal relationships publicly.

She has no children. Outside acting, Cadena is passionate about theatre, physical training, horseback riding, boxing, and promoting greater representation of Mexican and Indigenous cultures in international cinema.

Her preparation for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever included intensive English lessons and months of physical conditioning and stunt training.

Net worth

Mabel Cadena’s estimated net worth is approximately $2 million USD. Her earnings come primarily from film and television acting, theatre productions, international streaming projects, commercial endorsements, and public appearances.

Her successful transition from acclaimed Mexican productions to major Hollywood films, particularly within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has significantly expanded her international profile and career opportunities.

Filmography

Films

• Ménage à Trois (2015) (Short film)
• The Eternal Feminine (Los adioses) (2017)
• Dos veces tú (2018)
• La diosa del asfalto (2020)
• Dance of the 41 (El baile de los 41) (2020)
• Cuatro Minutos (2021) (Short film)
• Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
• Venganza póstuma (2022) (Short film)
• Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip (2025)
• Avengers: Doomsday (2026) (Post-production)

Television

• Rosa diamante (2012)
• Capadocia (2012)
• Camelia la Texana (2014)
• El Señor de los Cielos (2014)
• Érase una vez (2017)
• Las Malcriadas (2017)
• El Vato (2017)
• Ingobernable (2017)
• Por la máscara (2018)
• La Bandida (2018)
• Hernán (2019)
• Monarca (2019)
• Not My Fault: Mexico (2021)
• Señorita 89 (2022)
• Los enviados (2022)
• Drag Race México (2023) (Guest judge)
• Bandidos (2024)