From Olvera Street to landing a role in 'Coco': Guatemalan immigrant nurtured her children's artistic gifts KABC Share: LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Marta Lilian Gonzalez shares a deep bond with her children. "I want to be your best friend every moment," she said to her oldest as they sat on a bench and held hands. The mother of five embodies what many Spanish-speakers call "ganas." You may have heard the expression in "Stand and Deliver," the film about legendary Garfield High School teacher Jaime Escalante. Gonzalez describes "ganas" as a deep desire paired with action, pouring all your heart into what you do.