She is a bit player, primarily with ‘witnessing’ parts. We learn nothing of her origins, save for the family connection to cousin Elizabeth and as betrothed of Joseph. She appears first in the so-called ‘Annunciation’ (at the well ..?) when an angel maps out her career.
Wala tayong matutuklasan tungkol sa kanyang pinanggalingan, maliban sa pagiging magkadugo nila ni pinsang Elizabeth at bilang katipan ni Jose. Una siyang lalabas sa diumano’y ‘Pagpapakita’ ng anghel (sa balon …?) na gumuhit para sa kanyang ng kanyang magiging kapalaran.