She’s best known for her standout roles in popular telenovelas, with many fans remembering her especially for the TVyNovelas Award-winning performances in Rosa Salvaje and Maria Mercedes. Over the years, she continued to impress audiences with acclaimed appearances in series like La Gata and 12 Mujeres en Pugna, further solidifying her reputation as a talented actress. Before fame took hold, she was already building her career through early roles in soap operas such as La Venganza and Mama Campanita, which helped lay the foundation for her future success. Born Laura Guadalupe Zapata Miranda, she spent her formative years in Mexico City, raised by her parents Yolanda Miranda Mange and Guillermo Zapata Perez de Utrera. Life off-screen brought its share of changes too—her marriage to Juan Eduardo Sodi de la Tijera eventually ended in divorce, marking a personal chapter in her journey. Through it all, she remained a prominent figure in Latin entertainment, with her work continuing to resonate with viewers across generations.
She and her sister Ernestina were taken in late 2002, which was absolutely terrifying—but luckily, she was brought back safely within just a month of being kidnapped. She’s spoken about the ordeal before, emphasizing how traumatic it was, but also expressing deep gratitude that she and her sibling made it out alive. She often reflects on how the experience changed her life, and though it was a dark chapter, she’s focused on healing and moving forward. She credits much of her recovery to the support she received from loved ones during that time.