Elena Rivera, though addressed as Abuelita (Spanish for "Granny"), is a supporting character in the 2017 Disney • Pixar animated feature film Coco. She is Miguel 's grandmother, acting as a protective parental figure to him. Even though she and her grandson have different views of music, they nonetheless have a loving relationship.

She is Miguel's grandmother, Coco's Daughter, and the ultimate enforcer of the Rivera's family ban on music. She loves her family very much, and will do anything to protect them. But when she gets angry, she wields a slipper.

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Mar 15, 2018 · The physical resemblance between this Mexican grandmother and the Abuelita character in Pixar's "Coco" has led people to believe she inspired the role, even if Pixar has yet to confirm the...

Feb 9, 2018 · A new "Coco" featurette reveals why Abuelita Elena uses her chancla to enforce the family rules as opposed to the film's original idea — a wooden spoon.

Jan 2, 2018 · Meet Pueblito Guzman, the real-life Mexican grandma who was the model for Miguel's Abuelita in 'Coco.' This is how the 88-year-old grandma's facial expressions ended up in the Pixar movie.

Elena Rivera, mejor conocida como Abuelita, es uno de los personajes principales de la película de Disney-Pixar, Coco. Es la abuela de Miguel Rivera y le encanta hacer su trabajo para satisfacer y hacer felíz a su familia.

Elena Rivera (also known as Abuelita) is the central antagonist and a supporting character in the film, Coco. She is voiced by Renee Victor. Abuelita's actual name is Elena Rivera, second-born daughter of Coco Rivera and Julio.