Leticia Cota Mayagoitia was born in Mexicali, Mexico on June 7, 1971 and has 1 older sister, 1 younger brother, and a 20-year-old son. She lived in Mexico City for 5 years and now lives in Mexicali, where she finds it very hot in the summers. Since childhood, she has wanted to be a teacher like her sister. She describes herself as friendly, honest, respectful, and tries to avoid problems by being nice and helpful.