Belén López (actress) facts for kids
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Belén López
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Belén López at the 31st Goya Awards in 2017
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María de Belén López
28 March 1970 Seville, Spain
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Partner(s) | Miguel Ángel Silvestre (2005–2010) Añil Fernández (2017–present) |
María de Belén López (born March 28, 1970), known as Belén López, is a Spanish actress. She is famous for her roles in many TV series. These include Motivos Personales (2005), where she played Maite Valcárcel. She also starred as Bea in Pelotas (2009–2010). From 2012 to 2013, she played Carola in Luna, el misterio de Calenda.
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Belén López's Acting Journey
Early Life and Training
Belén López studied acting at the Centro Andaluz de Teatro (CAT). She trained alongside other well-known actors like Paco León and Paz Vega. During her studies, she faced personal challenges. Despite this, she kept learning music, singing, dancing, and acrobatics.
Her first small role was in the TV series Plaza Alta. She then got a main role in Castillos en el Aire. This show was a follow-up to Plaza Alta. In 1998, she had a small part in the film Yular.
Rising to Fame in TV and Film
In 2001, Belén López played Raquel Conde in Esencia de poder. The next year, she was Bárbara in the hospital drama Hospital Central. In 2003, she appeared as Lorena in Una nueva vida.
From 2000 to 2006, she also sang with a group called Rayo y los Trueno. In 2006, she got her first big movie role in La Distancia. This film was about boxing and was very popular. It was shown at the San Sebastian Film Festival. Belén López was even nominated for a Goya Award for Best New Actress.
Moving to Madrid and Continued Success
After that, she moved to Madrid to continue her acting career. She became even more popular after playing Maite Valcárcel in Motivos Personales in 2005. This role helped her win an award. She also received praise for her role in Llévame a otro sitio.
Belén López has acted in many other TV series. These include RIS Cientifico, Pelotas, and Hoy Quiero Confesar. She also appeared in Luna, el misterio de Calenda. Her film roles include Ocho Citas (2008), Holmes & Watson. Madrid Days (2012), and 15 años y un dia (2013).
Awards and Recognitions
Belén López has won several awards for her acting. She received the AISGE Award for her work in the film Take Me Somewhere Else (2004).
She was nominated three times for awards from the Spanish Actors Union. In 2007, she was nominated for her role in R.I.S. Científica. She also received nominations in 2008 and 2011 for her performances in Pelotas.
Belén López's Filmography
Movies
Here are some of the movies Belén López has acted in:
- Recambios (2003)
- 15 días contigo (2004)
- Llévame a otro Sitio (2004)
- Ludoterapia (2006)
- Mcguffin (2005)
- La Distancia (2005)
- ¿Por qué se frotan las Patitas? (2006)
- 8 citas (2007)
- Intrusos (2007)
- Holmes & Watson. Madrid Days (2012)
- 15 años y un día (2013)
Television Shows
Belén López has appeared in these television series:
- Leyendas, Canal Sur (1994)
- Proyecto Seneca, Canal Sur (1995)
- Plaza Alta, Canal Sur (1998–1999)
- Castillos en el Aire, Canal Sur (1999)
- Manos a la obra, Antena 3 (2001)
- Esencia de Poder, Telecinco (2001)
- Periodistas, Telecinco (2001)
- TV-Movie Despacito y a Compás, Telecinco (2002)
- Mujeres, TVE 2 (2002)
- Hospital Central, Telecinco (2002)
- 3, 2, 1... ¡Vídeo!, Canal Sur (2002)
- Segundo Matrimonio, Telecinco (2002)
- Una Nueva Vida, Telecinco (2003)
- Ana y los 7, TVE (2004)
- Los Serrano, Telecinco (2004)
- El Camino de Víctor, Canal Sur (2004)
- La Sopa Boba, Antena 3 (2004)
- Motivos Personales, Telecinco (2004–2005)
- Masala, Telecinco (2006)
- El Comisario, Telecinco (2006)
- Los Simuladores, Cuatro (2006)
- RIS Científica, Telecinco (2007)
- Pelotas, TVE 1 (2009–2010)
- Los misterios de Laura (2011)
- Hoy quiero confesar, Antena 3 (2011)
- Luna, el misterio de Calenda, Antena 3 (2012–2013)
- Mar de plástico, Antena 3 (2015)
- Traición, La 1 (2017–2018)
- White Lines (2020)
- Caronte (2020)
- Berlin (2023)
See also
In Spanish: Belén López para niños
