Let's make this birthday one to remember.

81 years old (Born on January 23, 1944)

Happy Birthday, Lourdes Portillo! May your day be filled with more excitement than a film festival premiere and fewer mysteries than "Missing Young Women." Your documentaries have enlightened us, moved us deeply, and occasionally made popcorn fly in surprise. Here's hoping this birthday brings you as much joy as you've brought awareness to important stories.

From capturing powerful narratives to inspiring countless filmmakers worldwide—your work continues to resonate profoundly. May the coming year bring even greater success (and perhaps fewer missing subjects). Keep shining brightly behind that camera lens; after all these years, you're still our favorite storyteller extraordinaire!