Imelda Rivera

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“Never forget how much your family loves you.”

―Imelda's blessing for Miguel

Imelda Rivera
Background information
Feature films	Coco
Voice	Alanna Ubach
Character information
Other names	Mamá Imelda (by Miguel Rivera)
Occupation	Shoemaker (formerly)
Affiliations	The Riveras
Home	Santa Cecilia (formerly) Land of the Dead (currently)
Likes	Her family, Héctor's music
Dislikes	Music (formerly)
Family information
Other relatives	Héctor (husband; deceased) Mamá Coco (daughter; deceased) Felipe and Óscar (younger twin brothers; deceased) Abuelita (granddaughter) Victoria (granddaughter; deceased) Enrique (great grandson) Gloria (great granddaughter) Berto (great grandson) Miguel Rivera (great-great grandson) Abel Rivera (great-great grandson) Rosa Rivera (great-great granddaughter) Benny and Manny Rivera (twin great-great grandsons) Socorro Rivera (great-great granddaughter)
Pets	Pepita (alebrije)

Imelda is a character from the Pixar film, Coco. She is the former matriarch of the Rivera family who became a spirit in the Land of the Dead after her death. However, she left behind a ban of music in her family as her lasting legacy, leading her great-great grandson, Miguel Rivera, to uncover the cause of her decree.

Background

Official Description

Mamá Imelda is Miguel's great-great-grandmother, the matriarch of the Rivera family and the founder of their successful shoemaking business. Miguel meets Mamá Imelda in the Land of the Dead and discovers she does not share his passion for music.

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Concept art

Imelda concept art by Daniela Strijleva.

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References

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Media Films: Coco (video/soundtrack) • Pixar Popcorn (A Day in the Life of the Dead/A Celebration of the Music from Coco) Video Games: Disney Crossy Road • Disney Emoji Blitz • LEGO The Incredibles • Disney Heroes: Battle Mode Books: The Art of Coco Disney Parks The Annex • Mickey's PhilharMagic • Pixar Pal-A-Round • PLAY! • Tropical America Entertainment: A Musical Celebration of Coco • Believe! Sea of Dreams • Follow Your Dreams • Mickey’s Storybook Adventure • TOGETHER: a Pixar Musical Adventure Restaurants: Casa de Coco – Restaurante de Familia • Miguel's El Dorado Cantina Parades: A Million Splashes of Colour • Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade • Dreams.... And Shine Brighter! • Magic Happens • Main Street Electrical Parade Disney Harmony in Color! Parade Fireworks: Disney Enchantment • Harmonious • Mickey's Mix Magic • Momentous • Together Forever: A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular • Wonderful World of Animation • World of Color: One • Illuminate! A Nighttime Celebration Halloween: Goofy's Skeletoons Street Party Characters Miguel Rivera • Héctor • Dante • Ernesto de la Cruz • Abuelita • Mamá Coco • Imelda • Enrique Rivera • Luisa Rivera • Chicharrón • Pepita • Frida Kahlo • Cecilia • Departure Agent • Emcee • Plaza Mariachi • Gustavo • Arrival Agent • Juan Ortodoncia • Head Clerk • Corrections Officer • Los Chachalacos • Security Guards • Alebrijes Locations Santa Cecilia, Mexico • Land of the Dead Objects Héctor's Guitar • Chicharrón's Guitar • Pixar Ball • A113 • Pizza Planet Truck Songs Remember Me • Much Needed Advice • Everyone Knows Juanita • Un Poco Loco • The World Es Mi Familia • La Llorona • Proud Corazón Other Songs: El Corrido de Miguel Rivera • La Bikina • Bésame Mucho • Un Mundo Raro Deleted: Dia de los Muertos • The Way of the Riveras See Also The Riveras