: Before her imprisonment, Mercedes was raised by a gypsy tribe after her own mother (Esmeralda's grandmother) died while helping the tribe during a time of persecution . Because of her mother's kindness, the gypsies crowned Mercedes as their queen, making Esmeralda a princess in their eyes .
Mercedes Mayorga de Aragón was a woman of high standing and royal lineage in Spain. However, her life took a radical turn when she fell in love with a Romani man—the true father of Esmeralda—rather than the villainous , who only sought her fortune and status. After the birth of her daughter, Mercedes was adopted by the Romani people, who recognized her noble spirit and crowned her their queen under the name Sara Kalí . The Tragedy of Her Captivity el zorro la espada y la rosa madre de esmeralda
The character of Sara Kalí represents the struggle against class prejudice and the endurance of maternal love. Played by actress , she serves as the bridge between the Spanish aristocracy and the marginalized Romani community, ultimately finding her true family among the latter. : Before her imprisonment, Mercedes was raised by