Carmen Machi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carmen Machi
At the 2017 Sitges Film Festival
Born	María del Carmen Machi Arroyo (1963-01-07) 7 January 1963 (age 62) Madrid, Spain
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1994-present

María del Carmen Machi Arroyo (born January 7, 1963) is a famous Spanish actress. She is best known for playing the character Aída in the popular television shows 7 vidas and its spin-off, Aída.

Who is Carmen Machi?

Carmen Machi was born in Madrid, Spain, and grew up in the nearby city of Getafe. Her father's family originally came from Genoa, a city in Italy.

Before becoming a TV star, Carmen worked for many years as a theater actress. She became very famous in Spain for her role as Aída García. This character was so popular on the show 7 Vidas that she got her own TV series called Aída.

Acting Career

Carmen Machi has had a successful career in theater, television, and movies. She is known for being a very talented and versatile actress.

Television Star

Carmen's big break on television came with the show 7 vidas (which means 7 Lives). She played Aída, a funny and memorable character that audiences loved. The character was so popular that a new show, Aída, was created just for her. This show was a huge hit and made Carmen Machi a household name in Spain.

She has also appeared in other TV series, including:

• Criminal: Spain (2019)
• 30 Coins (2020)
• La Mesías (2023)

Movie Actress

Carmen made her first movie appearance in Shacky Carmine in 1999. Since then, she has acted in many films. She has worked with famous directors and has been in some of Spain's biggest movies.

Some of her well-known films include:

• Hable con ella (Talk to Her) (2002)
• Los abrazos rotos (Broken Embraces) (2009)
• Los Amantes Pasajeros (I'm So Excited!) (2013)
• Ocho apellidos vascos (Spanish Affair) (2014)
• Ocho apellidos catalanes (Spanish Affair 2) (2015)
• El bar (The Bar) (2017)
• Cerdita (Piggy) (2022)

Awards and Recognition

Carmen Machi's acting has earned her many awards. These awards show how much critics and audiences appreciate her work.

In 2015, she won a Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie Ocho apellidos vascos. The Goya Awards are Spain's main national film awards, similar to the Oscars in the United States.

She has also won several Actors and Actresses Union Awards for her work in television, film, and theater. In 2024, she received the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts, a very important award in Spain that honors people for their contributions to art and culture.

Here are some of her major awards:

See also

In Spanish: Carmen Machi para niños