Mayra Zamora & Mancha the Tuxedo Cat

In a moment that can only be described as destiny, Mayra Zamora and her Tuxedo cat named Mancha came into each other's life by pure fate. The cat was hanging outside of Mayra’s apartment one day and immediately came running when she called.

Mayra and Mancha’s similarities range from both being homebodies — though always up for an adventure — to their love for giving hugs, charming folks with their dashing good looks, great fashion sense (Mancha permanently wears a tuxedo, after all) and ability to unabashedly tell it like it is.

Mayra: What are your favorite activities to partake in while home alone?

Mancha: I love looking out the window (because I’m chismoso). Other than that, sunbathing and taking naps.

Mayra: What’s your least favorite piece of furniture in the house? Mancha: I’m a cat…no furniture or room is off-limits.

Mayra: Who would play you in a movie and why?

Mancha: A white Bengal tiger, because they are unique and strong like me.

Mayra: Go-to snack?

Mancha: Lasagna! Just kidding, I’m not Garfield. I go crazy for tuna.

Mayra: What’s your favorite thing about living with our family? Mancha: I love living with y’all, but my secret favorite thing is when dad takes me on walks by the water. It’s our bonding time.

DID YOU KNOW?

Mayra: If you could be adopted by any celebrity, who would it be and why?

Mancha: I’m already adopted by a local celebrity — my mom is the Chicana art queen of Corpus Christi. Shoutout to you!

Mayra: What’s your favorite song to jam to and why?

Mancha: “Techno Cumbia” from Selena. I love the mix of old and new. Plus, I get to see you do your silly dance moves.

Mayra: If you were to go on a reality TV show, which one would it be and why?

Mancha: Nombre! They’ll want me to go home week one ’cuz all I’ll want to do is sleep.

Mayra: What’s your biggest pet peeve?

Mancha: When you and dad kiss me too much. It’s like hello, I just want to sleep in peace.